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Probably the second most common New Year’s resolution is to do better with finances (the top one is to lose weight). If one is looking to lose weight, obviously it is better to get advice from that friend who lost 50 pounds and kept it off than to ask the one who is overweight and keeps going on yo-yo diets. With making and keeping money, the people to follow are the wealthy who hold onto money – not the friend with the fancy car who is up to debt to his eyeballs. Unfortunately few of us know many wealthy people since the average person is deep in debt.

Luckily, in his book “The Millionaire Next Door,” Mr. Stanley has given us some tips drawn from actual millionaires. These are people who became wealthy and stayed that way. If your resolution is to do better with money, here are some tips from them:

1. Control your money. This means having a budget which says what you will do with every dollar you get for the month. This should include all of your expenses, money directed into savings/investing, and some money to be spent as desired (you need to have some freedom). If needed, use a system of envelopes and cash with labels like “groceries,” “clothes,” etc… to make sure you stick to your budget for each area. While it may seem restrictive, you’ll generally find that you have more money than you thought if you stop blowing money on unplanned purchases throughout the month.

2. Get rid of payments. Rich people don’t buy things on payments. If you are paying interest you are paying more for things than they cost and you will never have nay money to save and invest. Rich people save up and pay cash.

3. Build your pipelines. Rich people buy assets – things that grow in value and pay them money. Things like stocks, bonds, and real estate. This means that every month you’ll have more money coming in than simply what you earn from working. Use some of the money you get from these assets to buy more assets, and you’ll be putting your wealth growth on turbocharging!

4. Only buy what you need. Rich people don’t buy lavish houses, relative to their net worth. While Bill Gates has a multi-million dollar house, his net worth is also many billions. People with 1-10 million dollars don’t have McMansions in general. They have solid, well-built houses in established neighborhoods. They know that too much space means more maintenance and cost.

5. Spend your time at your profession or with your family. Rich people don’t fix the car or mow the lawn unless they enjoy doing it or it is the only way to get the job done right. Rich people would rather spend the hours they would be doing such tasks making more money at their profession and hire professionals with the right tools for such jobs. Spending extra hours at work can also help you get ahead – spending all day fixing a water heater will not.

6. Find ways to make money that can multiply your time. If you rake leaves in yards for $50 per yard, you can only make about $200 per day since you can only rake so many yards. If you hire people to rake leaves, pay them $40 per yard and keep $10, you can make as much money as there are yards to rake. The easiest way to become wealthy is to do something that can multiply your time. Write a book. Start a business with employees. Invent something.

Everyone can become wealth. Make it your New Year’s resolution to start on your way.

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Around 225,000 people are added to the global population every single day, all of whom require food and fuel. At the same time, incomes in developing economies are rising, causing a shift toward a more expensive and more resource intensive westernised diet based on meat. Considering that 1kg of meat requires the input of 7kg of grain as animal feed, this combination of more people and higher consumption per capita adds tremendous strain to already stretched agricultural productivity.

The amount of farmland on the planet is actually falling. Urbanisation, soil degradation, water scarcity and climate change all converge to reduce the stock of land suitable for growing the essential crops we need.

In light of this on-going and increasing disparity between supplies of farmland and demand for agricultural commodities, investors are turning to farmland in order to capture financial gains as food prices rise and productive land becomes intrinsically more valuable.

There are a range of farmland investment strategies to consider, from simple acquisition of land and leasing to farmer, through to sharing crop revenues in a joint venture under a contract framing agreement. But certainly the most profitable agriculture investment strategy is greenfield development; the acquisition of land with agricultural potential and converting into productive agricultural assets through the establishment of infrastructure such as irrigation, storage facilities and road, as well as amending the soil profile to ensure maximum productivity.

Greenfield farmland developments add substantial capital value to previously unused land, as well as positively impacting the current black hole in agricultural productivity that leave over 1 billion people hungry around the world each year. Investors also benefit from on-going income from crop revenues as newly converted land produce an annual yield from the production of crops.

The majority of future growth is widely expected to come from developing regions including Asia, Africa and Latin America, where economic growth outpaces that of the west by a huge margin. It is these key growth regions that the appetite for agricultural commodities will grow the most. In fact, in Germany the population is expected to get smaller in the next 40 years, whilst in China the population is expected to expand by some 30% in the same period.

It is fair to say then that agriculture investments based on the development of suitable land, in close proximity to key growth regions in Asia, Africa and Latin America offer investors the best opportunity to capture not only short term appreciation through development, but also long-term growth and income driven by population growth and rising incomes.

David Garner is Partner at boutique alternative investments boutique DGC Asset Management Limited.

What are the best Australian investments in 2011 and for the coming years? This article describes five of the best investments in Australian based on data and information provided by several of the leading advisers and institutions in Australia. While views and opinions may differ on the viability of these investments it is felt that these segments offer he best potential for a return on investment in both the short term as well into the foreseeable future. It should be noted that the information presented here is offered as opinion only and should not be considered as professional investment advice. For professional advice seek the services of a registered and licensed Australian financial adviser.

Property and Real Estate:
Property in both residential and commercial varieties remains a stable investment. Australian has seen significant growth in property values over the last ten years and this trend is set to continue into the future. In the second quarter of 2011 the Australian real estate market saw a 1.3$ increase in property values. The majority of experts in this are agree that a real estate bubble is not likely to occur making this a solid investment both today and into the coming years.

The Share Market:
The Australian Share market while affected by the global economy has not seen the major fluctuations experienced by overseas markets. Some of the hot share markets and segments to consider and those which are expected to increase in value over time are:

Energy

Financials

Health Care

Industrials

Materials

Telecommunication Services

Utilities

Managed Investment Funds:
Managed investment funds allow investors access to a professionally managed portfolio investments through a single security or contract. With managed investments an investor owns a percentage of the overall investment portfolio in consideration of the size of the investment and are therefore entitles to profit and dividend of the portfolio as well being subject to loss in circumstance where the portfolio values declines. As an investor it is important to compare the financials managed funds in order to determine their viability. Consult with a financial advisor to discuss various funds and management opportunities available to you.

While there are many more investment strategies to consider in Australia the three outlined here may be your best bet for the remainder of the year as well as into 2012. Remember to develop a reliable resource of research data and information to help make your investment decision informed ones.

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You work hard for your money, and you want your money to work hard for you. We all need savings and investments to retire comfortably or to fall back on should unexpected circumstances arise. To that end, common investment vehicles include the stock market, mutual funds and retirement/superannuation accounts. But whichever investment vehicle you opt to employ, it pays to ensure that you are familiar with the mistakes commonly made by new investors.

1) Not having an adequate plan. The saying goes that failing to plan is planning to fail, and in the case of your investments, you not only need a solid strategy as to how to invest your funds, but you need to have realistically mapped out the regular contributions you will be able to put into your investments. If your investments are not tailored to suit your age and situation and managed according to current market conditions, then you basically have a glorified savings account.

2) Placing all of your eggs in one basket. This is not only a risky strategy, but one which is certain to limit your money’s growth potential over time. The reason you need to have a good combination of stocks, bonds and other investment options is that different investment vehicles will perform differently, depending on the economic conditions at the time. A diverse investment portfolio has a greater potential to endure an unpredictable economic climate.

3) Too much emphasis on high-risk investments. The age-old concept of the “get rich quick” scheme is a common pitfall that many people are aware of, yet continues to burn investors. A new investor must keep in mind at all times that their investments are a long-term strategy, and as such, a potentially high short-term gain is simply not worth pursuing when it is weighed up against the risk of losing your hard-earned money.

4) Overly conservative investing. Although this is of far lesser concern and it may even seem counter-intuitive at first, it is worth keeping in mind that a lack of market knowledge could lead an individual to be too conservative in their investments. This can ultimately result in a lack of sufficient returns to meet the investment goal.

5) Investing with debt. Of fundamental importance when you are laying out your overall investment plan is to make an honest assessment of what you can afford to set aside for investment contributions. Put simply, your money must be free to invest. If you have already racked up credit card debts for example, and you are being charged upwards of 19% interest on this debt, then your first priority should be to pay off that debt. As your investments are unlikely to pay you a return anywhere near the interest on your debt, the elimination of debt ought to be the higher priority.

6) Paying astronomical commission fees. Just as you would with any other product or service, you should take the time to shop around and compare prices before you invest, once you have decided upon a course of action. It pays to take into account an investment professional’s background and level of industry experience.

7) Failing to seek the advice of a professional. Mastering finance and investment requires many years of industry experience and expert knowledge. In the same way that you would trust your health & wellbeing to a medical professional, so to you should consult an investment professional when you are planning for your future and financial well-being. As much as it can be useful to conduct your own research to gain a broad understanding of investment strategies, a qualified financial professional will take your own particular circumstances into account when making recommendations.

Provided that your investment strategy reflects a long-term focus, has enough inbuilt diversity to withstand market volatility and is managed with the aid of experienced and professional advice, you should reap the benefits of a robust investment portfolio that will yield excellent returns on your hard-earned income.

This article was written by James T. Hannagan for Australian-Dollars.com, a site that follows and investigates the Australian Dollar against the world currency market, with a view to investment in this heavily resource-backed currency amidst global economic uncertainty.

First of all, choosing an investment strategy is a lot like finding your dream job. If you don’t like what you are doing, you will hate it and try to do the minimum possible just to get by. This will result in you not getting the best out of the experience and being very very miserable. On the flip side if you enjoy what you are doing you will constantly try to find new ways to do a better job. Investing is A LOT like this. So, here we go!!

Step 1 – Identify your strengths and weaknesses

The first thing you want to do is identify your strengths and weaknesses. Think about all the activities you have ever done. Try to remember examples where the work seemed fun and easy. Try to think of examples where people constantly complimented you on how good you were at doing this task or job. Doing this exercise (identifying the EASY WORK) will help you to figure out your strengths. Make a list of the examples.

Another method would be to take a personality test. Personality tests are great at helping you to identify what your strengths are and what your weaknesses are. I have taken several personality tests and Meyers Briggs is a very popular test. You should be able to find personality tests online or at your local career center. Taking a personality test is as easy as taking a survey. Make a list of your strengths and weaknesses.

Step 2 – How much money do you want to make and how much do you have to spend to get started.

There are some investing strategies that require absolutely no money (buying real estate, article writing, affiliate marketing, mystery shopper, online surveys) to get started. On the flip side, there are strategies (stock market investing, tax lien investing, buying a business) that are impossible without some startup capital. Decide whether or not you want to spend money to get started or if you want to do as much as possible without spending your own money. Contrary to popular belief YOU DO NOT NEED MONEY TO MAKE MONEY!

Step 3 – Think about how much involvement you want to have with your strategy (active or passive)

Passive (residual) income strategies require very little involvement to keep them going once they are setup, hence the term “passive” income. On the other hand there are investing strategies that WILL require your constant involvement in order to be successful. A perfect example of an active strategy would be buying a stock option. Stock options lose value over time, so with this strategy time is working against you. The passive strategy to options investing would be if you were to “sell” stock options. With this strategy, time is in your favor and once you sell the option you usually don’t have to do anything.

Step 4 – Do a search on different types of investing strategies and make a list

Run a google search on “investment strategies” and you will get millions of results. The goal here is to get a sizable list of the different different investment strategies that are available to you. Write down as many strategies as you can find, have fun in this step. Think of if as a scavenger hunt to find investment strategies. They’re out there, just waiting to be discovered by you!

Step 5 – Do Further Research on Each Strategy in your list

Once you have your list of different strategies, you will want to do some further research on each one. Some will be strategies you may have already heard about and some won’t. Either way do some research into these strategies. You will want to find out how these strategies line up with the requirements from steps 1- 3 above. Basically you should have a checklist that factors in your your personality and interests so that you can screen the strategies. Use that checklist to eliminate the strategies that don’t match up.

Step 6 – Narrow your list down to five strategies, screen again then pick the top one

Once you have used the checklist to narrow down your list of investment strategies, get even more information and go through the list again. Identify the pros and cons (good and bad) of each strategy and then use that to pick the best strategy. Choose the investment strategy that most closely matches up with your personality and requirements from steps 1 -3.

Step 7 – Get Started!!

Once you have your strategy in hand, the only thing left to it, is to do it. Get started and start making money now.

Note: I followed a similar process to determine that options investing was the right strategy for my personality type. If you have any questions, feel free to contact me by leaving a comment.

Dale K Poyser has been investing for 11 years and has done meticulous research on various strategies that can add residual streams of income to your life.

Not only does Dale personally practice the methods he writes about, he has also coached many others in these methods to show how easy it is to make money with residual streams of income. You can read more about Dale’s options trading strategies at http://creatingresidualincomestreams.blogspot.com/

The “socially responsible” and green investment market has been growing exponentially over the last few years, making up over 11% of all assets under professional management. This should not come as a surprise, considering that more and more top CEOs and institutional investors are adopting a decision-making paradigm that requires social and environmental impacts to be carefully considered before money is lent or invested.

Yet despite all of this growth, research shows that this market is far smaller than it would be if investors were more fully informed about how competitive the returns could be. Luckily, this inefficiency has and could pay off for those investors who have stayed ahead of the investment curve. As we learnt with the internet boom of the 90s, it is generally the early stage and informed investor who ultimately succeeds.

The challenge of green investing is twofold: To increase personal wealth while avoiding harm to people and the environment. This can be a daunting task, but new breed of investment consultancy companies specialising in green investment projects in rapidly growing, emerging markets, aim to provide unique green investment opportunities that will maximise the profit for investors, as they at the same time work towards a healthier planet.

These companies specialise in consulting on green investments, with the conviction that they are destined to make a higher, longer and more sustainable return on investment than traditional stocks and bonds.

Together, socially responsible and Green investing should aim to help make the planet a better place. As we collectively strive towards this goal, one thing is undeniable: Enormous profits are at stake as the World goes Green. Perhaps, the time has come where we are now witnessing the next social and technological revolution that will change the course of history.

The timing could not be more perfect for new investors. It should be possible to generate solid returns, capital wealth and environmental protection at the same time. Sustainable investment is the only investment that has a future, and investment strategies concentrating on this theme will also help to restore and maintain the health of our forests, fields and seas.

The main aim for Green Investors is to find new, ecologically responsible and profitable solutions to global environment dilemmas. Investment consultants have to understand that the only viable way to attract adequate investment capital to restore and maintain global health is to ensure that green investing is more attractive than the alternatives.

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It is essential to find a lucrative investment strategy if you are ever going to make a decent return. So many people make the mistake of going into investments blindly, and then pay the price. First decide what kind of a return you want to make, what constitutes a lucrative strategy to one person, may be a low turnover to someone else. The appropriate strategy will be one that you are comfortable with.

Choosing how you will invest your money is very much down to how much risk you want to take. If the risk is too low, then you won’t make a high yield on your investment, if it is too high then you have crossed the line from taking a calculated risk, into gambling. You should have researched your strategies and have a good understanding of the market. Being prepared when going into a lucrative investment strategy may mean the difference between making a fortune and losing it all.

Is Buying Long a Lucrative Strategy?

By buying stock long you are essentially choosing an option that offers minimal risk. Unfortunately you are not going to make a huge amount of money using this strategy. However a passive technique called the “buy and hold” is a lucrative investment strategy in some respects. This means buying stock and holding onto it, even if the market takes a dive. Long-term investments, such as these, are taxed lower than short-term investments. This type of investment is only suitable for those who are prepared for the long haul.

Buying short is the way to make fast investment returns. They carry bigger risks, but also massive rewards! It is essential in this game that you invest the money yourself, and don’t pass it on to some fund manager. This way you will learn about stocks fast. One of the main pitfalls is by getting over excited and trying to make too much money in a short space of time. If you have initial success, do not run away with yourself by increasing your risk threshold. You should stick to the same strategy, especially if it works.

Setting Triggers Is The Key To Success

This is an excellent investment technique and lucrative investment strategy. Set triggers for yourself. An example of a trigger is a fall in stock prices. This is a strategy that can pay dividends if you set yourself strict rules and guidelines to stick to.

Understanding lucrative investment strategies can be a complicated business, and it is paramount that you understand them fully before making an investment. Only professionals really understand the process, and it is definitely a good idea to take advice off somebody who knows what they are talking about. Guidance doesn’t mean they should be making the decisions; so always speak your mind about what it is you want. In time you will be the one dishing out the advice!

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The whole idea behind making financial investments is to get a good return on your investment. Making smart investments should be your goal. Not researching your options can possibly be the biggest mistake you can make. You want to learn as much as you can understand. Taking the time to find the most lucrative investment strategy can make the difference between you losing or winning.

How you choose to invest your money will most likely be based on how much risk you’re willing to take. As with all investment endeavors, there is a loss risk. Having a good financial plan from the start is essential. Researching the various investment strategies can help you figure out what you feel safest with.

Buy Long

Buying stock long is not a lucrative investment strategy. With this particular strategy, you can only lose what you have put into it. It may sound good to know that it offers minimal risk; it also offers the least return.

Buy short, sell long

This strategy has a little bit of risk attached to it but can be lucrative if it’s used properly. With this particular type of investment, the assets or securities that are being sold have been borrowed from a third party; intending on buying the same assets later on. The seller unloads the assets at a higher price. When the price of the assets drops, is when they pay the original owner. The seller is simply profiting from the drop in price. This strategy is profitable as long as the drop in price is substantial enough.
Buy and Hold

A passive technique, the “buy and hold” can be considered a lucrative investment strategy. The investor buys the stock and holds onto it, no matter what happens with the market. Equities to yield a higher return than assets do. This strategy is also beneficial tax wise because long term investments are taxed at a lower rate than short term investments.

Set triggers

This is not an investment technique but can also be considered a lucrative investment strategy. Set triggers for yourself. For example, a downturn in the market can be used as a trigger to buy stock that may have been too rich for your blood before. This strategy can aid in you acquiring very lucrative assets. However, you should set guidelines and limits and be sure to stick to them.

These are only four investment strategies among many. Only a professional truly understands how any of them work. Before you make any investment decisions, it would be wise to seek counsel. Let them guide you on how to make your money grow. Keep in mind however, that it is your money being invested. Just because they recommend it, doesn’t mean you have to do it if you’re uncomfortable with their suggestions.

Finding a lucrative investment strategy is a key factor in making your investments worth anything. The idea is to yield a return that is noticeable. As was stated before, with any investment there is risk. The right strategy should decrease the risk factor for you.

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During the economic crisis of the past decade, markets and industries crashed and hundreds of companies and millions of people were caught with their pants down. This ordeal has taught everyone the value of security during uncertain times. One of the surest ways to buffer yourself from economic crunches is by making sound investments. While there are traditional investment strategies available to first-time investors, alternative investments are rapidly gaining momentum, and for good reason.

Alternative Investments: The Basics

Alternative investments refer to investment strategies that go beyond traditional investments like stocks, bonds, cash, or property. Popular financial assets in the alternative investment category are:

1. Hedge Funds

2. Private Equities

3. Financial Derivatives

4. Venture Capital

5.Commodities

They also include several tangible assets including, but not limited to, the following:

1. Wine

2.Antiques

3. Stamps

4. Art

5. Coins

Characteristics of Alternative Investments

Unlike traditional investment strategies, alternative investments are not direct fixed-income or equity claim on the assets of an issuing body. They are complex in nature, so most of these assets are held by accredited, high net-worth individuals. They also tend to lack liquidity and have a low correlation to traditional financial investments such as shares of stock in a company. This low correlation adds to its appeal, especially with investors who are looking to diversify their investment portfolio (the low correlation coefficient will be discussed in depth in a later section).

Also, compared with more common investments like mutual funds, alternative investments have higher minimum investment requirements and fee structures. The cost of purchase and sale is relatively high. In addition, they are subject to less regulation. While this may be good on one hand, it also has the effect of limiting opportunities to publish verifiable performance data. Hence, historical data on risk and returns may be limited. This data could be useful in promoting an alternative investment to potential investors.

Because current market values of some forms of assets are difficult to determine at the least, it is imperative for investors looking to invest in alternative investments to conduct proper due diligence. This especially applies to tangible assets like artworks and wine.

Some investors consider alternative investments as a good means to diversify their portfolio, thereby reducing overall investment risk. However, this is not the only reason why more and more investors are now looking into expanding their financial prospects via alternative channels.

The Appeal of Alternative Investments: Low Correlation, Absolute Return

Although there are a number of alternative assets presently being offered in the marketplace, a common characteristic among these numerous options is their low correlation coefficients with both fixed income and equities. Low correlation is considered important when choosing assets for inclusion in a portfolio, primarily because assets that are relatively uncorrelated with both bonds and stocks tend to have minimal exposure to systematic market risk factors. Absolute Return Strategies – strategies that seek a low correlation to systematic risks in the market, make it their objective to attain relative independence from the underlying equity or fixed-income market benchmarks’ overall performance.

Absolute return does not come without its challenges, however. There are potential constraints on the upside. To illustrate, when broader stock markets are picking up, investors with low-correlation alternatives may see their portfolios performing weaker in relation to those with traditional assets. This somehow implies that absolute returns can be maximized in negative market climates and tend to underperform during positive economic climates.

The Economic Atmosphere for Alternative Investments

It would not be an understatement to say that alternative investments were, for the longest time, reserved mostly to high net-worth investors. The broader retail market finds the field of alternative investments difficult to penetrate because of reasons mentioned earlier in this article:

- High minimum investment sizes;

- High minimum fee structures; and

- Assets with no liquidity.

Recent years show a change – an evolution – in the economic atmosphere, where alternative investments are concerned. Progress in global financial markets has developed and provided greater opportunities and a wider range of products through which more investors can enrich their portfolios with alternative assets. Directional alternative assets like commodities, real estate and foreign currencies, as well as hedge strategies like buy-write become accessible to more investors through exchange-traded funds (ETFs), exchange-traded notes (ETNs), and mutual funds.

These options were not available until recently. With increasing entry points into alternative investments, investors now find themselves able to participate in innovative investment approaches that promise increased profits. If alternative investments appeal to you, now would be the best time to start investing in alternative assets.

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As fears of a debt crisis in the Eurozone converge with poor economic data from the US, investors turn away from volatile traditional investment assets such as equities and bonds, choosing instead to investigate a range of alternative investments that provide shelter for the value of capital, and are less affected by market ‘noise’.

Here are three alternative investment strategies that are proving popular with investors heading towards 2012.

Coins and Stamps

Numismatic investment (investing in coins) and philatelic Investment (investing in stamps) is one area that is receiving an increased attention. As with many alternative investments, the value of rare coins and stamps is driven by supply and demand. The rarer an item, the greater the value, although with coin investing the value of the metal is also a considered factor in the value of the coin, such as is the case with gold coins for example.

Investing in stamps was popular in the 1970s, but the bubble burst and prices took many years to recover. Investing in stamps, as with any type of investment in collectibles, require in-depth knowledge and skill to identify and value the assets.

With coins, many gold coins are still considered to be legal tender in the UK, and therefore offer tax advantages with regard to capital gains tax.

Timber Investments

Another of my current selection of alternative investments would be to invest in trees. As tress grow no matter what happens in the financial markets, investing in timber plantations, either directly or through an investment fund or timber business, provide the investor with growth whilst the performance of other assets may falter.

Returns from timber investments are three-fold; the majority of return comes from the tree growing into valuable timber over many years, also, the price per unit of timber (usually cubic metres) also rises, with many of the main indices in developed markets showing timber prices rising by around 6% per annum. Finally, in some cases investors may also profit from increases in the value of the land on which the plantation is established.

Forex

The third and final of this small selection of alternative investments is Forex, or foreign exchange. This is a highly risky investment strategy, and can inv9ovle betting for or against the movement in value of one currency against another.

Investors may place their bet per unit of a rise or fall in value, and can easily lose more than the value of their original stake if the currency moves the wrong way.

So, there are a great many alternative investments to consider for the investor keen to divorce the performance of their portfolio from the performance of traditional markets.

According to recent research, institutional investors are holding up to 25% of their investment portfolios in alternatives in an effort to rebuild value lost after the recent economic crisis of 2008.

Download the alternative investments report from DGC Asset Management .

David Garner is Partner at boutique alternative investment boutique DGC Asset Management Limited.