Bankur.com - Personal Finance and Investing Advice » Investment Notes http://bankur.com Educating the Masses on Personal Investments Sun, 14 Nov 2010 05:57:15 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 New Car Prices – 2009 models costing less the 2008 http://bankur.com/new-car-prices-2009-models-costing-less-the-2008/ http://bankur.com/new-car-prices-2009-models-costing-less-the-2008/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:32:42 +0000 Banker http://bankur.com/?p=175 With the auto industry facing some of the hadest times in decades… maybe ever. The prices on the new 2009 models have been slashed! It seems many of the 2009 models are cheaper than even some of the existing 2008 models. Not to mention all of the incentives that are being offered by the failing auto industry, it seems 2009 and 2010 may be the last effort for some of the auto giants to establish if they will stay in business, or sell to another international car distributor.

Even with all of the price cuts and incentives being offered, the auto makers are just unable to keep up with the deals being offered in the classifieds. Many used cars are going for thousands of dollars less then their blue book value, and the secondary car market is exploding with amazing offers. A great example of this is all of the 6 figure cars, with high end names such as Ferrari, Lamborghini, and Bentley, selling for 1/2 of their “Car Lot” value.

Those not being too badly hurt by the recent economic slump are capable of purchasing used cars, with a higher buying power than has been seen in decades. Begs the question if these same cars will hit the market in a couple of years when the economy turns around for their fair 6 figure value. Many times the only reason these cars are sold so far under value is market hype…

The 2009 model cars are great, but there has never been a better time to pick up that classic you have always wanted, and if your looking at this purchase as an investment then your money will be best spent on an oldie but goodie… Look for a collector sizing down his collection or anyone selling 30% or more below blue book value.

]]> http://bankur.com/new-car-prices-2009-models-costing-less-the-2008/feed/ 0 Oil Prices Expected to rise as Iran supports higher oil price http://bankur.com/oil-prices-expected-to-rise-as-iran-supports-higher-oil-price/ http://bankur.com/oil-prices-expected-to-rise-as-iran-supports-higher-oil-price/#comments Mon, 13 Apr 2009 02:12:36 +0000 Banker http://bankur.com/?p=171 It is being reported by AP that Iran’s current minister believes that a price near 80 dollars a barrel is more appropriate and will be beneficial for Tehran as well as oil consumers. You can expect their country to soon be taking steps to being this cost increase in effect. This is always bad news, as it means that the cost of gas at the pump is going to increase.

As an investor it is important to look at this as a possible opportunity to invest in the oil market in a time when it is clear and expected to increase… or maybe not oil. The bio fuel industry has taken a couple of big hits in the last several months of “cheap gas” this is the PERFECT time to step in and invest… Gas prices will go up, this is an inevitable fact. We know this because Gholam Hossein Nozari told Tehran state television that a greater cost would secure production and supply in oil. This greater cost that Gholam Hossein Nozari is talking about will create a MASSIVE demand in all alternative fuel transportation.

Oil exportation is the primary source of income for Iran, they will consistently increase the cost and lower production, giving their nation power and wealth. The United States and other countries reconize this and will be looking for alternative energy solutions, all the way down to the consumer level.     http://www.homebiodieselkits.com/

Is a great example of consumer pushed progress, bio fuel at home kit. This type of investment will be a STRONG BUY in current market, gas is low and the product is in lower demand, making an investment more valuable. With oil prices set to increase several times before the end of the year, this Home Bio Fuel kit, and every other means of avoiding the gas pump will become in high  demand.

Take this news of an upcoming “increase in the cost of oil” and translate it to “Invest in Alternative Energy”

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