Every week we hear about people who gave money to a promoter offering “guaranteed returns.” About the only thing guaranteed is the loss of all or most your money. Unless you are putting money into government savings bond, nothing is guaranteed. (Many of our readers would question the safety of savings bonds!) One of the […]
Stock Fraud Post – "Outside Business Activities"
Stock fraud is a hot topic these days. With interest rates at all time lows, investors are demanding higher returns. Financial professionals such as stockbrokers and investment advisers have limited options. Although there are some high yield alternative investments available, most are too risky for the average investor. Good brokers are honest with their clients […]
Rescission – A Great Method To Get Out Of A Bad Investment
by Brian Mahany For most consumer purchases, getting a refund for a defective product or service that doesn’t meet our expectation is a relatively easy process. Purchase a hedge fun or private placement and its impossible. You may be able to sell the investment but thats much different than obtaining a refund. In most instances, […]