/tags/series-adventures-in-investing Series: Adventures In Investing en-US Copyright KUNC/Community Radio for Northern Colorado 2020 Thu, 27 Jun 2013 06:52:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2013-06-27/coffee-futures-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-cup-of-joe NPR's Uri Berliner gets a taste of the commodities market with a $227 wager on coffee. The futures price for coffee has tumbled for more than three years. But as he learns from interviews with coffee roasters and a futures broker, trying to predict coffee prices is not for the faint of heart. Thu, 27 Jun 2013 06:52:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2013-06-27/coffee-futures-the-highs-and-lows-of-a-cup-of-joe Uri Berliner /npr-news/npr-news/2013-06-13/how-to-invest-in-real-estate-without-being-a-landlord One of the simplest ways to invest in real estate is through a real estate investment trust. REITs generate income for investors by leasing commercial properties. As part of his quest to put $5,000 to work, NPR's Uri Berliner learns that what counts as real estate in a REIT keeps expanding. Thu, 13 Jun 2013 08:26:00 GMT /npr-news/npr-news/2013-06-13/how-to-invest-in-real-estate-without-being-a-landlord Uri Berliner /npr-news/2013-06-05/resisting-the-temptation-to-win-when-investing Some financial experts say the fees charged by actively managed mutual funds are not worth it. Over the long haul, they could cost a retirement account tens of thousands of dollars. So NPR's Uri Berliner explores funds that have minimal expenses. Wed, 05 Jun 2013 07:24:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-06-05/resisting-the-temptation-to-win-when-investing Uri Berliner /npr-news/2013-05-30/how-a-trip-to-costco-can-work-as-an-investment-strategy As part of his investing adventure, NPR's Uri Berliner tries his hand at bulk buying. The idea: Stock up on goods now that you know you'll need later. It's a hedge against inflation. But figuring out what to buy and how much isn't so easy. Thu, 30 May 2013 07:02:00 GMT /npr-news/2013-05-30/how-a-trip-to-costco-can-work-as-an-investment-strategy Uri Berliner