"I actually take pleasure in designing and decorating a room, to me the finsihing touch is at all times the curtains and window treatments. There seems to be something of an epidemic in newspapers of pictures showing collections of curtains and window treatments. I've clipped out every one displaying the rooms wherein have really cute window shades or sheer curtains. Curtains go ... Read More

Many people today hear about how they should be investing in bonds for safety in these volatile markets.  The problem for many people is bond investing is a bit more confusing to the average investor than stock and mutual fund investing.  We found an article that does a great job explaining the ins and outs of bond investing and have published it below. 

Stocks and bonds. Doubtlessly, you've heard of them, and if you have been reading my articles, you know wha ... Read More

I am actually into the house remodeling shows, especially interior design. I am at the moment running a blog around my love for window treatments for bay windows.

There are certain things you must understand about bonds before you start investing in them. Not understanding these things may cause you to purchase the wrong bonds, at the wrong maturity date.

The three most important things that must be considered when purchasing a bond include the par value, the maturity date, and the coupon rate.

The par value of a bond refers to the amount of money you will receive when the bond reaches its maturity date. In other words, you will receive y ... Read More

I continue to be amazed by the financial media and some of the horrible analysis being done on the precious metals arena.  It is amazing to me to keep hearing how gold is a commoditly and is now in a bubble.  In a bubble?  As compared to what?  The 80% rise in the stock market over the last 15 months?

It seems like common sense that gold is now acting as a currency and not just a commodity.  Look around the world and ask yourself, do you really believ ... Read More