Capital Growth Solutions

26/04/2016

Wow, more than a year since the last post :)

16/01/2015

What's up Euro?

THIS week marked a milestone in the history of Europe’s single currency. On January 14th the value of the euro slipped to $1.17, the rate at which it was...

05/12/2014

Interesting tips

If you're just getting into investing and fast math isn't your strong point, you can quickly see how long it will take to triple your investment with the rule of 115.

04/12/2014

Sorry, long time in between posts

Chinese shares rose by the most in two years Thursday to lead the Asia-Pacific region higher, while Japanese stocks advanced and the yen weakened after polls suggested that Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is headed for an election victory.

10/06/2013

Five Truths That Make Saving for Retirement Less Scary

Let’s get the really scary truth out there: CNN estimates that half of Americans are saving nothing for retirement. Half of Americans aren’t saving a dime. Why?

23/05/2013

Why has the market risen for the past 5 months? Read here.

Quantitative easing appears to be behind the continued rally in the Dow and the S&P 500, says Jurrien Timmer, portfolio manager and director of global macro, in his May market commentary. Here's why.

03/05/2013

Risk vs Reward?

When deciding how to invest for income during retirement, consider your total financial situation; read here to learn more

02/05/2013

What to do with your tax refund...if you're lucky enough to get one.

Many of us are relieved that tax season has come and gone. Others including myself look forward to it as it means a check that can be used to add to my retirement portfolio. Depending on whom you ask the average federal tax r

30/04/2013

Something I think people have been asking themselves over the past few weeks

The recent slump in the value of gold after a decade long bull market has shaken faith in the yellow metal as a safe haven

29/04/2013

What market news do we have this coming week? Here it is.

There was speculation that the FOMC may begin to ease monthly asset purchases from its open-ended QE programme; it’s currently making US$85 billion worth of purchases a month.

07/04/2013

Hungarian minister "Could you please tell us about all the Hungarians you have here"
Swiss banker "Could you please go pound sand"

I am surprised we can't hear the laughing all the way here.

Up to 2 trillion forints (EUR 6.7bn) has been squirreled offshore, according to the top range of an estimate of the economy ministry, and the government is setting up a working group to negotiate with the authorities in Switzerland with a view to recovering related unpaid taxes, Janos Lazar, the hea...