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Why I Don’t Invest In Individual Stocks Anymore – Here’s a Better Way to Invest

I Don’t Invest in Individual Stocks Because I’m Smart and a Lazy Investor

According to Warren Buffett, Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway:   “Most institutional and individual investors will find the best way to own common stock is through an index fund that charges minimal fees. Those following this path are sure to beat the net results [after fees and expenses] delivered by the great majority of investment professionals.” 1996- Shareholder Letter (sourced from IFA.com/quotes/)

Over the past s...

8 Steps to Creating a Diversified Asset Classes Investment Portfolio

Step 2: What are the Steps to Creating a Diversified Asset Classes Portfolio?

In Part 1: “How to Build an Investment Asset Management Strategy”  you learned the best, research-supported, investing method and why to invest with index funds. Today you will learn the steps to take to create a diversified asset classes portfolio.

Future investment articles continue with the how of implementing asset classes investing with index funds. 

The great part about structuring a diversified index fund DIY...

Invest and Beat the Pros – Learn the Simple Steps to Create an Investment Portfolio

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Perfect Wealth Building Guide with Investing

Are you worried about your financial future?

Would you like a method to set up your finances for success now, and financial security in the future?

Do you fell like you lack time and knowledge to manage your money?

Here’s how you’ll benefit and what you’ll learn from this investing blueprint (from back cover):

1. The index fund investing approach that helps you reach your financial goals.

2. Enough...

What the Opera Carmen Teaches About Investing and Behavioral Biases

I received a message in my inbox from Mitzi Perdue, author of How to Make Your Business Last, the widow of Frank Perdue and daughter of Ernest Henderson, co-founder of the Sheraton Hotel Chain. She wanted to share this story.

Her tale is inspired by legendary hedge-fund Manager Roy Niederhoffer’s analysis of the opera Carmen and it’s lessons for investors. She synthesizes an analysis of Carmen, the opera written by George Bizet, and describes its behavioral economics and investing lessons. 

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Top Investment Articles and Free Investment Management from M1 Finance

Read My Top Investment Writings Across the Web and Build Your Wealth

These top investment articles give you important information for smart investing strategies.

There are more ways to manage your money than ever before. New fintech products for investing are exploding. M1 Finance robo-advisor + DIY platform is now free. If you’re looking for some help managing your investments, but still want a hand in the fund and stock picking process, check out the “M1 Finance Review” published on our sis...

8 Ways to Make Money Fast – Don’t Go Into Debt Over the Holidays

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Do you need more money fast?

Are you facing the holidays without enough savings?

Are you considering borrowing or taking a quick payday loan?

Instead of going for a payday loan, or racking up credit card debt, earn extra cash. Avoid the January financial hangover, by shoring up your finances now. You will thank yourself all year if you earn more money, now instead of going into debt over the holidays. You might be surprised how easy it is to make money fast. 

Some of thes...

How I Learned About the Stock Market – Lessons for Investors

How I Became an Avid Stock Market Investor

At age 25, finally tasting adulthood, I wanted to get rich, or at least richer than I was. I loved the idea of becoming an adult, having my own apartment, job, money, and best of all, control. As I  began to accumulate a nest egg, from saving and a modest lifestyle (I loved that one room studio apartment!).  I wanted to learn to invest.

I had some trepidation about the stock market. In a college stock market course, I learned about the stock market c...

Increase Profits and Reinvest in Your Small Business

Tips for Entrepreneurs – Reinvest in Your Business

Contributing columnist, Kostas Chiotis

We interviewed 11 successful online entrepreneurs. Learn their tips for success and how much they reinvest into their business. Their answers might surprise you.

Warren Buffett learned about the importance of reinvesting your profits at the ripe age of 18. While still in high school and hoping to make a few bucks, he and a pal invested $25 in a pinball machine. They installed the game in a barbershop. Th...

5 Life Insurance Mistakes Retirees Make (That Cost Them Thousands)

Life Insurance Mistakes in Retirement

By, Chris Huntley

Life insurance mistakes in retirement are common. And they are easy to fix. Learn how.

Don’t let Alex Trebek be your insurance agent. Don’t avoid insurance if you’re in ill health.  Use a full-service insurance broker.

As you’re dealing with life insurance in retirement, the wrong move can cost you thousands of dollars.

…and unless you have a massive pension or other retirement accounts, those are mistakes you simply can’t afford.

To h...

Get Wealthy by Giving

Get Wealthy-Beyond Money

“Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough.” Oprah Winfrey from Brainyquote.com

In my youth, whenever something bad happened, my mom and dad said, “Well, it could be worse”. I’ve grown accustomed to training myself to jot down things I’m grateful for every day. Searching for a beautiful nugget in the worst situation can tweak your focus from what you lack to the abundance in...