DANSVILLE — The Dansville Village Board voted by a 3-2 margin to approve two vendors representing Edward Jones, a financial brokerage firm, to selling their services door-to-door in the village. The vendors, which are permitted to go door-to-door during specific hours, will be approaching residents about financial investments. "We usually see something like this county wide and it's nice to know who is out there rather then just the people … [Read more...]
What Do New Investors Really Need to Know?
If you’re starting out as an investor, you might be feeling overwhelmed. After all, it seems like there’s just so much to know. How can you get enough of a handle on basic investment concepts so that you’re comfortable in making well-informed choices? Actually, you can get a good grip on the investment process by becoming familiar with a few basic concepts, such as these: • Stocks versus Bonds — When you buy stocks, or stock-based … [Read more...]
Can you benefit from Municipal Bonds
Over the past couple of years, the economic picture has brightened for many cities and states — but some of them are still facing potential financial problems. As a citizen, you may well have concerns about these issues. And as an investor, these financial woes may affect your thinking about one particular type of investment vehicle: municipal bonds. Specifically, given the difficulties faced by a few municipalities, should you consider adding … [Read more...]