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June 24, 2016
Brexit Stock Market Crash-What Should Investors Do Now?
I got an email this morning from one of my freelance investment writing clients to find out if I could help investors worried about their 401k accounts after the Brexit stock market crash. Yesterday, Britain voted to leave the European Union-Brexit. I whipped out an article and decided, that even though I’m somewhat uncomfortable with video, I had to let you know how not to panic.
Investment markets tanked today and left many investors worried...
June 20, 2016
29 Fun Ways to Make Money in the Summer
By staff columnist,Alexandra Deluise
Making money in the summer time is always good – the days are longer, people seem to be in better moods, and there are some excellent seasonal places to apply for. Before signing yourself up for a seasonal restaurant job, though, try one of these 29 fun ways to make money this summer!
June 13, 2016
The 14 Best Father’s Day Ideas That Rock!
So much is made of Mom and Mother’s Day, and it seems like Dads get the short shrift. But, don’t forget about Dad, and make his day super with these best Father’s Day ideas, gifts and activities.
Dad deserves the Best Father’s Day!
We have our family roles clearly honed after decades of marriage and our daughter benefits from the uniqueness of Dad’s contribution to the family as much as she does mine. As El Carino is in the “helping field”...
June 12, 2016
401k Myths Exposed-Don’t Get Fooled by the Hype When Planning for Retirement
(reprinted with permission from Captain401.com)
Not necessarily.
There are many different types of 401k plans and some are better than others. In general, you hope that your workplace 401k plan has low fee mutual funds along with low management expenses. It’s also desirable for your 401k to have a point person, or offer access to professional advice for your questions.
If y...
June 5, 2016
5 Reasons to Choose Index Funds for Your Investment Portfolio
I haven’t always been an index fund investor. When I started investing, I was a value stock picker. I wanted to invest in companies stocks that were sellingbelow 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 $100 p...
May 29, 2016
8 Financial Moves College Graduates Should Make Now
Guest Columnist, Andrea Woroch
The number of Americans receiving associate’s degrees, bachelor’s degrees or master’s degrees in 2016 totals over 3.5 million, a collective achievement worth celebrating. However, the dark cloud of student debt looms above the festivities this year, with the average debt amounting to just over $37,000 — a record high — according to recent reports.
While the standard payback period for bachelor degree student loans is 10 years, the average person spends about tw...
May 23, 2016
How to Become a Virtual Assistant-Part 1
This guest article is written by Manette Aquino, virtual assistant.
Along the path to wealth building, the foundation starts with earning more money. Either as a full-time, part-time or 2nd job review this virtual assistant job description and find out if you qualify. Working from home is desirable for those living in remote locations or with home-based responsibilities such as children or others to care for.
In these three in depth articles, a real Virtual A...
May 17, 2016
Should You Be Worried About Secular Stagnation? Larry Summers Is
As we approach the mid-point of 2016 there’s abundant conversation about the state of the economy. The optimists look at the low unemployment rate and claim that the country is moving in the right direction. The pessimists focus on the anemic economic growth and stagnating wages. And Larry Summers claims that secular stagnation is upon us.
Bonus; Robert Reich Bashes the New Sharing Economy
What is Secular Stagnation?“The...
May 9, 2016
5 Fundamental Strategies for Investing in Small Businesses
Guest contributor, Barney Whistance
The most basic question for any small business investor is where to focus their time, money, and energy. With nearly 27.9 million small businesses in the US alone, and with few research services available, it can be challenging to find the gems in the rough – the businesses worth investing in. In the small business investment market there are going to be great opportunities for above-mar...
May 1, 2016
11 Best Ways for Teachers to Make Extra Money in the Summer (Without Tutoring!)
By staff columnist,Alexandra Deluise
One of my favorite parts of teaching is summer break. After a year-long focus on my students (and all the connected work that comes along with them!), it’s nice to take some time to myself to relax. Use these best ways to make extra money in the summer to shore up your bank account or save up for something special.
If you don’t get paid during the summer, like some teachers (particularly adjunct...
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