In continuing our week of looking at investing in China, today we will look at the China’s currency, the yuan. With the dollar extremely weak against other currencies these days, it may be wise for investors to look for alternate currencies to both maintain purchasing power and to earn a nice return. Let’s see if the Chinese Yuan is a good option for investors.

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As you enjoy your weekend, just wanted to give you a heads up on next week here at 20s Money.  Next week is China week!  With the Olympics going on, China is all the rage, and when it comes to investing and making money, there is lots to discuss regarding China.

Next week, we’ll take a look at the Chinese currency and ways to make money in China including individual stocks I’m looking at.  It is extremely important to have China on your radar.  They are too big and too important to not pay attention to.  For 20-something investors, with 30, 40, 50 years and more of investing ahead of us, China may be your most important focus.

Stay tuned next week for articles each day on China!

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We have been moving up and down recently between the 11,000 mark and the 12,000 mark. The fall in commodities, namely energy, has really fueled the recent rally. But the last two days have been ugly for the market with much of the rally fizzling. Where is this going? When will we enter a new bull market?

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Well, the stock market continues to move up and down in the low to mid 11,000 range (DOW). Economic conditions still remain weak, however, the decline in oil and other commodities has definitely helped boost stocks in recent days. I’m still fairly pessimistic regarding stocks and the economy. Time will tell if I’m right.

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Today, I added to my Chesapeake Energy (CHK) position.  I picked up shares at $50.71 each.  Love the company, love natural gas, love the CEO, and I think it is at a good buying level.

Did you know you can see my complete portfolio on Covestor? Click here to check it out and track my performance!

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In my endless pursuit of the best investment strategies, I have begun to take notice of some iconic brands that have been beaten down with the current bear market. The question is, is the iconic brand status of these companies enough to warrant you putting your cash into the stocks of these companies? Is the brand status of these companies enough to guarantee the eventual bounce back of the stock prices? Let’s take a look at some of America’s most iconic brands and the beaten down stocks that accompany them.

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Back in March when the market hit a low, many across the internet and the news networks called a bottom in financials. If they didn’t call a bottom, they made some bold prediction such as “We’re through the worst of it” or “We’re in the 8th inning of this financial crisis.” Well, a few months proved how retarded these comments were. Last week, we heard much of the same. I’m not gonna say we haven’t hit the bottom, but I’m not gonna tell you we have either. Why? Because it really doesn’t matter.

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I recently had a conversation with a friend who mentioned they are in a pretty good financial situation. He had no debt, had just purchased his first house, and participated in a 401(k) plan at work. His question was what else could he do to improve his already solid personal finances?

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As I mentioned last night in my recent Apple moves, I was planning on buying Apple shares at this morning’s open. I got in immediately and scooped up a nice chunk of shares at $148.90 a share. It looks like the stock is already bouncing from it’s lows.

I am extremely pleased with this buy as the long term strategy of Apple is definitely intact. After selling last week an equal chunk at $174, I was able to get back in at $25 cheaper.

Did you know you can see my complete portfolio on Covestor? Click here to check it out and track my performance!

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One of my favorite people to read about, Boone Pickins, has a plan to fix America’s energy crisis. He wants to reduce our dependence on oil. While this is not unique to Pickins, it is unique in the fact that Pickins has made billions off just that, oil.

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