Monthly Stock Market Trends – February 2010

This is monthly chart for the S&P 500 showing 20 years of performance. Since this index is the one used by professional traders, it is important to understand how it is performing. This chart is also excellent at defining the longer-term trends for the market. The bull market of the last five years broke down … Read more

1031 Properties: What’s the big Deal about 1031 Exchanges?

You’re probably hearing a good deal about 1031 properties if you’re considering real estate investing. Whether this is your first investment or you’ve been around the block a time or two it’s a good idea to sit back and really examine what 1031 property exchanges can mean for you and your future in real estate … Read more