Investment Tips & Financial Planning: Video Series

To start a mutual fund, understand the field, consider hiring an accountant and attorney, and think about hiring a third-party administrator when the fund is small. Make sure a mutual fund contract allows you to pull out at any time with insight from a financial consultant in this free video on mutual funds.

Invest money in market mutual funds by consulting a stock broker about picking funds, visiting a discount broker or going to a timing service that will invest in funds for you. Consider the total charges for investing in different mutual funds with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Investing in real estate as a beginner can be done by individually purchasing a property, investing in a mutual fund or stocks dedicated to buying real estate or joining a private group that purchases real estate properties. Discuss real estate investment opportunities with a financial adviser, tax accountant and lawyer with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

LTD Commodities is one of the largest catalog companies in the United States, and it's based in Aurora, Ill. Learn why low overhead costs make products from LTD Commodities less expensive than retail stores with information from a financial consultant in this free video on business.

Personal financial planners have become more popular in recent years. When looking for a qualified financial planner, be sure to ask for and interview referrals. Use financial planning software provided by a bank or financial planner with tips from a financial consultant in this free video on money management.

Mexican banks have recently begun to open their systems up to foreign banks. In fact, the two largest banks in Mexico are owned by American companies. Consider investing in Mexican banks, but be aware of the potential volatility with information from a financial consultant in this free video on banks.

Invest in Nike stocks by discussing public trading of their stock with a financial adviser, buying a shoe store that sells Nike or investing in companies around the world that manufacture Nike products. Learn how difficult it can be to make money in shoe companies with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Read stocks in the newspaper by going to the financial section of the paper, finding the correct exchange and looking under the name or abbreviation of the stock to find out the closing price. Get information on whether a stock went up or down from the day before by reading the newspaper with insight from a financial consultant in this free video on the stock market.

To start an investment group, gather a group of investors, fill out paperwork to start a group with a local bank or brokerage firms, have everyone contribute money, and decide how to invest the group money. Visit the bank or brokerage firm after meeting about potential investments to get the process started with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Research stocks by visiting with the management team of the company, hiring a knowledgeable research analyst and visiting the company Web site. Find corporate presentation from a company to determine stock health with tips from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Organizing investment offshore account files requires keeping the documents from opening the account, keeping copies of account statements and keeping copies of any filings that occur. Speak with a lawyer or accountant about laws governing different offshore accounts with insight from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

To start a no-minimum investment account, check the different options within a brokerage firm, ask if the firm will waive the minimum, or check with online brokerage firms. Shop different investment accounts to find a no-minimum investment with help from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Start an investment account by identifying a brokerage firm that is reliable and knowledgeable, filling out an account application, funding the account and authorizing a person to do the buying and selling. Decide who should receive statements on an investment account and whether statements should be paperless, with tips from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Invest in stocks in the Philippines by instructing a stockbroker to buy Filipino stocks, researching what to buy and determining how safe the country is at the time of the purchase. Be aware of weakening currency that may affect stock investments in the Philippines with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Invest in stocks from Pakistan by researching companies available on the market, hiring a dedicated Pakistani investor and considering a mutual fund investment that includes Pakistani stocks. Find someone familiar with the stock exchange in Pakistan with insight from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

To invest in stocks in Israel, consider trading in Israeli companies listed in the United States, find out about tax incentives offered to Israeli companies, and learn about the physical location of potential investments. Do some geographic homework before investing in stocks in Israel with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Invest in U.S. stocks as a non-American by opening an investment account in any country, and instructing the brokerage firm to buy American stocks or mutual funds. Discuss taxes and legal matters with a lawyer or tax accountant before investing in foreign markets with help from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Trade stocks online by signing up for an account in person or online, verifying your identify, funding the account and identifying specific stocks or bonds to buy or sell. Find out how trading stocks online can be inexpensive, but may have limited companies to trade, with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Find the best CD rates online by visiting the Web site of the brokerage, searching for independent Web sites that compare CDs and researching the prospectus of the potential CD. Understand that many Web sites will not offer full disclosure on a certificate of deposit with insight from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Find out if options are available for a particular stock by contacting the treasurer or investment officer for the company, speaking with the brokerage firm that holds your money or asking about privately traded options. Consider getting a Bloomberg subscription for a list of stock options with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

The disadvantages of money market accounts include having difficulty getting money out, high minimums and the potential for unsecured accounts. Read the prospectus carefully for a money market account with advice from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Start an investment club by identifying individuals to invest, opening an account in the name of the group, determining who will be able to buy and sell stocks and making a decision on what to buy or sell. Be diligent about taking notes or recording meetings at an investment club to avoid political problems with tips from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

Hedge funds make money in bonds by separating treasury bills for a higher profit, creating better leverage for the bond investment or getting better loan rates on bonds. Get a higher after tax rate of return on bonds through hedge funds with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.

When reading candlestick stock charts, the body of the candlestick will represent the opening and closing prices, the wick will represent the trading range, and the color of the candlestick will represent whether the trading was positive or negative for the day. Get more information from a candlestick stock chart than from a typical line chart with information from a financial consultant in this free video on stock charts.

Read bar stock charts by using the bar to see the opening and closing price of a stock, and looking at the the bottom of the bar to identify the volume of the share price. Get a general sense of how many investors are interested in a stock by reading a bar stock chart with information from a financial consultant in this free video on investments.