Programs are Made to Measure: BetterInvesting

The power to compute your club's performance compared with leading indexes is easier than you think. Readers are taken step-by-step through the process of calculating their IRR.

WAMA Welcomes Lofty Standards: BetterInvesting

Women Advancing Their Monetary Assets is a active club that has shared their investing education with their the community. If you want to keep up with these ladies, you better be prepared to work and play hard.

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Closing Distance: BetterInvesting

The Mustardseeds Investment Club, runner-up in the 2006 Value Line Investment Club Performance Award, share their wisdom for keeping a club intact across long distances.

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How a Top Club Stays Sharp: BetterInvesting

The Central Oklahoma Investment Club of Chickasha, winner of the 2006 Value Line Investment Club Performance Award, shares its best practices.

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Tax Tips for Your Club: BetterInvesting

Making small mistakes with taxes can cost an investment club plenty. Tips for avoiding mistakes are given, including what to do if a club has already made the mistake.

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Running a Club Efficiently: BetterInvesting

This intense article explains why it may not be wise to cover all areas of the investment clubs business at every meeting. Easy to use guidelines are provided from the tremendously successful Mid-Michigan Model Investment Club.

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SRI Clubs: BetterInvesting

Socially responsible investing (SRI) takes into consideration more than just one bottom line. SRI is defined and guideance is given to those clubs who want to invest with social responsiblity in mind.

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How One Online Club Stays Connected: BetterInvesting

This profile of The Cross Country Investment Club reveals sage advice for those clubs looking to take the plunge, or at least dip their toes, into the world of online investment clubs.

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Options for Online Clubs: BetterInvesting

How to get a investment club online and concerns about safety are laid to rest in this informative article.

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Members With Special Needs: BetterInvesting

The U.S. population has experienced a dramatic increase in its senior population. With advanced age comes an increased likelihood of a disability. The different types of impairments that may be encountered by investment clubs are detailed. Also, advice is given to avoid alienating club members with hearing or visual impairments.

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The Advantages of Small Clubs: BetterInvesting

Starting an investment club with just a few members does have its advantages. The Cash 22 investment club of Bloomfield Hills, Michigan is profiled as part of this incisive article.

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The Art of Selling, part II: BetterInvesting

This article is part 2 of a two-part series on selling stocks It details some of the key factors that may justify selling a stock.

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The Art of Selling, part I: BetterInvesting

This feature-length article in part 1 of 2 that covers a brief overview of what to do before selling a stock, along with a summary of the eight reasons for doing so.

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Portfolio Moves of the Good Stewards: BetterInvesting

The Good Stewards, an award-winning investment club, is profiled in this insightful article.

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REITs Can Take Treasurers to the Ledge: BetterInvesting

Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs) can be a great investment, but not for investment clubs. The complications can challenge even the most seasoned treasurer.

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For New Members, Keep It Simple: BetterInvesting

One of the toughest challenges faced by investment clubs is finding new members. New members are everywhere, you just need to be flexible to maximize the pool of investors from which to pick.

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When Inactive Members Are on Your Roster: BetterInvesting

When inactive members are on a club's roster, the SEC takes notice. Simple steps investment clubs can take to avoid being considered an mutual fund by the SEC are revealed in this comprehensive article.

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Taxing Issues: BetterInvesting

Completing the necessary tax forms can seem overwhelming. This article simplifies the steps needed to file investment club tax forms properly.

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Handling Member Departures: BetterInvesting

When a member leaves a club, it can be disheartening to the remaining members. Advice on how to make the best decisions when faced with this situation are discussed.

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Distributions, Probate and Trusts: Oh, My!: BetterInvesting

Giving a member's distribution to the wrong beneficiary can spell disaster. What every club needs to know to avoid this common problem is covered in this intense article.

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Brokers as Club Partners: BetterInvesting

This article explains the possible problems brought on by having a Financial Planner/Advisor or Broker as a investment club member.

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Choosing Financial Institutions: BetterInvesting

Tips for finding the best financial institution for your investment club.

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Education Is a Crucial Component: BetterInvesting

Benefits provided through a club's education program, including less obvious ones, are are covered in this article. Several innovative education alternatives are offered as well.

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Options for Structuring Your Club: BetterInvesting

Covers the benefits and drawbacks to each business structure that is available to investment clubs.

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Publication: BetterInvesting
Publication date: September 2005
Word Count: 940
Excerpt: Congratulations in taking the investment club plunge.There are six choices for investment clubs to choose from when forming a legal business entity. Each one has its own unique benefits and drawbacks. While most investment clubs are structured as...