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Become a Millionaire in One Step

“Get over yourself. Stop thinking that there’s a magical secret formula for making tons of money overnight, and that you can discover it because you’re smarter than any other investor out there. In fact, his suggestions seem to say, when it comes to getting rich, slow and steady wins the race.”~from “Warren Buffett’s Advice: Forget Get-Rich-Quick. Here’s How to Get Rich Slowly,” in Inc.com by Minda Zetlin

You’ll read a lot of questionable stuff online about how to get rich or how to become...

Is There Anywhere to Invest Today? Find Bargains in an Overvalued Market

Where to Invest in an Overvalued Market?

The market crashed almost ten years ago and has been rising ever since.

This is awesome if you’ve participated in the climb. 

But, there’s a problem, with assets climbing for 10 years, it’s tough to find decent and well valued investments.

Enjoy a few of my recent articles on InvestorPlace and U.S. News and World Report about finding gems in an overvalued market as well as tips about how to value the markets. 

Get investment ideas in my recent article...

Is Holding a Garage Sale Worth It?

Is a Garage Sale a Good Way to Make Money?

If you’ve ever wondered whether holding a garage sale is worth it or not, you must read this article.

I wrote this article several years ago, and readers loved it!

So, I’ve updated it for your money-making pleasure.

Initially, I  was afraid to hold a garage sale, as I worried it was too much work. Yet, before a move from Ohio to Pennsylvania I decided to find out for myself the answer to the question, “Is Holding a Garage Sale Worth It?”

Have you ev...

5 Biggest Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

5 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid for a Glorious Future

By, Douglas Keller

Often, people imagine their golden years to be among the most relaxing and enjoyable of their lives, with exciting getaways abroad and peaceful sunsets out on the porch. And while these are wonderful dreams to have, far too often people make retirement mistakes that cost them the freedom that they spent a lifetime working towards. One positive thing that comes from these blunders is that it gives those preparing for retir...

Investing for Women – The Best Personal Investment Strategy

Invest Like a Woman and Become a Millionaire by Investing

With my experience as a multi-decade investor, former professional portfolio manager and university investments instructor, I will reveal easy to implement strategies to build wealth for women (and men too).

Research by Prudential found that women worry more about risk than men. I get it, despite investing for decades, I’m scared of risk too.

Women report that they lack confidence in finances too. Even though in multiple studies, women...

Cheap 4th of July Fun-7 Great Ideas

7 Ways to Enjoy the Fourth of July + Maybe Build Wealth

By contributing columnist,  Alexandra Deluise

The Fourth of July is one of the highlights of summer for me. The holiday almost always includes a cookout, fireworks, and time spent with family around a campfire with marshmallows.

This year, July 4th is on a Wednesday. You might even take off Thursday and Friday for time to recharge, relax and have some fun. This means five full days of potential festivities and cheap 4th of July fun! Howe...

Is a 401k the Same as an IRA? 401k vs. IRA

401k vs. IRA vs. Roth IRA

By, Alexandra DeLuise

Retirement options can be overwhelming.

How can you choose between a 401k vs. IRA?

What is a 401k anyway?

What’s the difference between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA?

Putting aside money for retirement is a good strategy, but it’s important to use the right type of retirement savings account for your personal financial needs in order to make the most of your pre-retirement years. That’s why it’s a good idea to become familiar with the benefit...

Investing Wisdom for Today’s Market + Links

US News and World Report and InvestorPlace Investing Highlights + Curated Investing Reads

I write for US News and World Report and InvestorPlace (and more) about various investing topics. These articles are cutting edge with actionable investment ideas for today. Although I can’t republish the entire articles on this website (that’s a big taboo) I can give you a taste of the article and you can click through to read more.

 

Enjoy my latest writings about emerging markets, retirement withdraw...

Mutual Funds vs Exchange Traded Funds – Which One’s For You?

The Definitive Guide to Mutual Funds vs. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

By, Soumyadipta Basu

Investors, you hear the terms mutual funds and exchange traded funds bandied about, but what do they mean, and what are their similarities and differences?

Before comparing the two different kinds of funds lets first understand the fundamentals of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds and then you can figure out which one (or both) are best for you.

Exchange Traded Funds vs. Mutual Funds

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Speculative Investments – What Percent Should I Invest?

Are Passive Investments for You?

“What is your take on passive investing?

If passive investing, what percentage of your portfolio would you allocate for “speculative investments”, like single tech stocks and such?” ~ Jake at I Heart Budgets asks this two part investing question.

Passive Investing and Speculative Investments

You don’t usually see these two topics discussed together. Passive investing is the cornerstone of John Bogle’s index fund investing platform. Backed by empirical resear...