Author Archives: Thomas DeGrace


Choosing an Online broker to Buy Stocks in the Stock Market

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on May 13, 2011

One of the first steps to investing in the stock market is choosing an online broker.  An online stock broker is that person or company who is hired by an investor to buy or sell shares or make any sort of financial investment on his behalf. This person will make … Continue reading


How Did Bill Gates Get Started to Being the World’s Richest Man

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on May 9, 2011

So just how did Bill Gates get started to becoming one of the world’s richest man?  Bill Gates, real name William Henry Gates III, is a co-founder of one of the most famous and recognized computer software companies in the world, Microsoft. He was born in the United States on … Continue reading


Investment Types and Risk of Each Investment Strategy

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on May 1, 2011

Learn what are Investment Types and Risk of Each Investment Strategy.  Investment types are investments such as cash, stocks, commodities, collectibles, real estate and business. In choosing which Investment type fits into your own personal investment goals can have a major impact on your retirement plan. Each investment type comes … Continue reading


Suze Orman Biography, Quotes and Background

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on April 28, 2011

A world-renowned financial advisor, this Suze Orman Biography details how Suze made her mark in the investment world.  Suze was born on June 5th, 1951, in Chicago. Suze Orman also pursues the career of a motivational speaker and is a very famous television host. She is a certified financial planner … Continue reading


The Great Depression Facts, Timeline, Causes, Pictures

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on April 25, 2011

The Great Depression in the United States began in 1929 and ended in 1941. It was the worst economic crisis in the history of the U.S. The whole world was negatively impacted by the Great Depression.  Below you will see the great depression facts, causes and the great depression timeline. … Continue reading


How to Invest in the Stock Market for Beginners Guide

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on April 17, 2011

This is our special how to invest in the stock market for beginners guide.  Investing is actually simple, if you know what you are doing; however, many consumers really do not understand how to invest or even where or what to invest in; therefore, they tend to actually be “scared” … Continue reading


Bernie Madoff Fraud The History of the $50B Ponzi Scheme Scam

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on April 14, 2011

The Bernie Madoff fraud was the biggest Ponzi scheme and scam ever, thus defrauding thousands of investors.  Bernie Madoff or Bernard Madoff was born on April 29th, 1938 in New York.  Prior to his scandalous arrest in December 2008, Bernie Madoff has been sentenced to an imprisonment of 150 years. … Continue reading


The Dot Com Bubble Burst That Caused The 2000 Stock Market Crash

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on April 11, 2011

The Dot-Com Bubble Burst is what caused the 2000 stock market crash.  The years 1992-2000 were favorable for the stock market and the dot-com boom was in full effect. But things began to take a downturn from September 2000. Intro As per the records of September 1st, 2000 of NASDAQ, … Continue reading


Warren Buffett Bio, Quotes, Background and Investment Style

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on April 2, 2011

A detailed Warren Buffett bio of one of the most successful investors in our living times.  He is one of the very few billionaires who has amassed wealth majorly through investing in stocks. Warren Buffett is bestowed with titles like “The Oracle of Omaha” and the “Sage of Omaha”. Warren … Continue reading


Benjamin Graham Quotes From the Father of Investing

Posted by: Thomas DeGrace on March 28, 2011

Famous Benjamin Graham quotes have been cited by famous investors such as Warren Buffett and others.  He has been an iconic figure for people who wish to make a fortune out of investing in companies. He introduced to Wall Street the concept of seeing stocks as a partnership in business … Continue reading

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