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5 Reasons to Choose Index Funds for Your Investment Portfolio

Stock Picking is Time Consuming and Destined for Underperformance

I haven’t always been an index fund investor. When I started investing, I was a value stock picker. I wanted to invest in company stocks  that were selling below than their intrinsic value. I spent hours reviewing company annual reports, Securities and Exchange (SEC) documents and listening to company conference calls. During those years, there were some amazing wins – I bought Oracle priced in the teens and sold it for over $1...

How to Calculate Net Worth and Increase it

What is Your Net Worth? Get Rich Step-by-Step

“Money is only a tool. It will take you wherever you wish, but it will not replace you as the driver.” 

~Ayn Rand

The first step in creating a fitness and diet plan is to step on the scale. Nobody likes to get weighed, but you have to accept where you are right now, before proceeding to change. It’s how you keep track! The same applies to financial health. It’s tough to track your financial progress or meet your future goals without calculating...

2021 Robo-Advisor Mash Up – Links to the Best Posts

Robo-advisors or technology assisted investing platforms are all the rage. What’s not to love-low fees, research-supported investment approaches and regular rebalancing. Not only are there stand-alone robo-advisors such as Wealthfront, Betterment, and Personal Capital but we’ve got the big brokers starting their own versions. These well known firms have joined the robo-advisory ranks; Schwab Intelligent Portfolios, Vanguard Personal Advisor Services, and then there’s Chase you Invest by JP Morga...

5 Best Stock Research Websites | For Beginners and Intermediate Investors

Fundamental and technical investors seeking the best stock research will find several free and low cost sites that stand out from the rest. To find winning prospects, remember that in the long run, growing sales and earnings per share are what drive stock prices up. But, if you pay too high a price for a stock to begin with, the upside potential may be limited. Fortunately, all the stock research information you need is just a click away.

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How to Get Rich | Without Winning the Lottery

Are you lost when it comes to managing your money?Do you wish there was someone to walk you through the basics of wealth building?Would you like to learn how to enjoy today and have money for the future?Money and Wealth Building Help is Here How to Get Rich; Without Winning the Lottery

Do you know how to get rich?

Discover wealth building secrets of the rich, in this book.

This how-to-get-rich primer guides you on the road to affluence in an easy to understand, step b...

How Trading In a Car Every Two Years Makes Good Financial Sense

Should I Trade In a Newer Car (After 2 Years)?

Do you have a newer car that you don’t want any more?

You don’t need an excuse to trade in a newer car after 2 years.

Maybe you want to buy newer model, or perhaps you want to save money and downsize to a more affordable model.

Don’t let anyone tell you that you shouldn’t do it. Learn how to trade in a newer car the right way.

Matt Trades In His Car Every 2 Years

I took our 10 year old Honda in for maintenance and was relaxing ...

How to Prepare for Inflation – 8 Actionable Tips

How to Prepare for Inflation with Hard Assets, Inflation Stocks and Smart Inflation Hedging Strategies

“Inflation is as violent as a mugger, as frightening as an armed robber and as deadly as a hit man.” Ronald Reagan

According to government figures, inflation is inching upwards.. When you go to the supermarket, your grocery bill is trending up! At the gas station, prices are also expanding. Fortunately, there are ways to handle and prepare for inflation.

Find out what causes inflation ...

Should a 30 Year Old Plan For Retirement?

I began planning for retirement at age 25, and my husband and I hit our retirement number several years ago. Even when we weren’t making a lot of money, the tactics I learned in my 20’s and 30’s began a lifelong path of saving and investing, which ultimately increased our family’s financial security.

Retirement Planning in Your 30’s

The earlier you start planning for retirement, the easier it is to save what you need. 

If you’re in your 30s, retirement may seem a long way off. But did y...

Fundrise vs Diversyfund vs Groundfloor | Real Estate Crowdfunding for All

Which is the Best Real Estate Crowdfunding Platform for you?

Discover the best real estate crowdfunding platform for you in this head-to-head: Fundrise vs Diversyfund vs Groundfloor.

Real estate investing is a popular option for those looking to invest in a lucrative, albeit sometimes risky, field. However, many find the up-front cost associated with purchasing real estate assets to be prohibitive. Between the purchase price of the property, closing fees, and renovations, acquiring real es...

FarmTogether vs Acretrader | Which Farm Crowdfunding Platform is Best for You

Are you looking for a new investment platform and want to diversify your asset classes? You might consider investing in farmland. 

FarmTogether and AcreTrader are two crowdfunding platforms that make investing in farmland more accessible. This diversified agrigultural investment is ideal if you live in an urban area or don’t have the hundreds of thousands of dollars it typically takes to invest in farmland.  

Is Farmland a Good Investment?

If you’re looking to invest, but want to invest...