Jeffrey R. Kosnett
Latest articles by Jeffrey R. Kosnett
-
Get More Income with My Double-Barreled Investing Strategy
investing One good company can be twice as nice an investment and get you 36 paydays a year when you buy both its stock and its bonds.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
Tap Into Global Growth Through Emerging Markets
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets Invest in the developing world and the domestic companies that sell to them.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
Foreign Stocks & Emerging Markets -
Bond Wizards of Oz
Economic Forecasts Australia, sometimes nicknamed Oz, offers that rare combination of high interest rates and sound credit. Nirvana for savers?
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
Economic Forecasts -
10 Expenses You Don't Need
spending Skip paying for these everyday costs and save a fortune.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
spending -
7 Reasons Why Stocks Still Matter
investing After suffering through a wild ride the past several years, many ordinary investors have thrown up their hands in disgust. But stocks belong in many portfolios, and you shouldn’t banish them entirely and forever.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
The Best Investment You've Never Heard Of
investing Pipeline master limited partnerships have marvelous ten-year returns and often yield 6% or higher. What are you waiting for?
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
Treasuries: The Brand to Trust
investing Turn to Uncle Sam for security through the rest of the year.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
What's Special About Special Dividends?
investing Cash-rich companies are likely to make big one-time payouts this year. But the rewards for investors might not be so special.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
Great Rates in a Low-Yield World
investing You're earning zilch on your savings. No sweat. We offer 17 investments that pay 5% or more.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
Utilities Trump REITs
investing Real estate investment trusts may be in bubble territory and utilities are in the bargain basement.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
5 Ways to Manage Market Turbulence
Markets Start by staying calm and sticking with stocks.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
Markets -
Buy U.S. Agency Bonds
investing You can earn more with non-Treasury government-backed bonds with virtually no additional risk.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
The Hunt for Dividends
investing We found 15 companies that are committed to sharing the wealth with stockholders.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
Four Principles of Managing Money for Those With Lots of It
investing In the aftermath of the recent market meltdown, high-net-worth individuals can protect their assets by following these four sound investing tenets.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
Vacation Homes: Deal or No Deal?
Markets Prices are attractive, but it's still tough to make the numbers add up.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
Markets -
Reinvestment Riddle
investing How you deal with appreciated bonds should depend on what kind of investor you are.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
All About Rents, Costs and Taxes
real estate Let's consider a home near Pigeon Forge, Tenn., in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. You pay $600,000 with 30% down.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
real estate -
When You Make Your Vacation Home a Business
real estate The IRS considers your vacation home a business if your personal use does not exceed 14 days per year or 10% of the number of days the property is rented out at fair market value, whichever is longer.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
real estate -
Growing Risk in REITs
investing REIT shares are flying high, but eventually they’ll run out of fuel. Will it be a crash landing?
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
ETFs for Income Investors
investing These exchange-traded funds offer low-cost ways to tap bonds and dividend-paying investments.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
The Best Bets for Income in 2011
investing Bond investors will find the coming year challenging.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
Exchange Traded Funds: A Primer
investing ETFs typically come with low expenses, but you need to separate good deals from risky choices.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing -
5 Alternatives to CDs
mutual funds There are better things to do with your money than invest in another certificate of deposit if the one you have is maturing.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
mutual funds -
Coping With Bond Calls
investing If you think the long-term trend in interest rates is up, you should buy callable bonds.
By Jeffrey R. Kosnett Published
investing