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What Are TIPs Bonds? Pros, Cons And Features

 TIPs Inflation Bonds – Protect Your Cash From Inflation

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

Inflation is rising as grocery, gas, and housing prices soar. That’s okay, as long as your salary matches the increase, which is unlikely. Compound rising inflation with volatile stock and bond prices, and inflation indexed bonds are gaining popularity. Treasury Securities, issued by the U.S. government, include I Bond...

Pros And Cons Of Investing In Physical Gold

Is Gold a Good Investment? Learn the Advantages and Disadvantages of Investing in Gold

With inflation at higher levels than we’ve seen in decades, investors are wondering if investing in gold is a good investment. This article will answer all of your questions related to investing in physical gold, gold coins, gold ETFs and gold mining companies. You’ll learn whether gold is a good inflation hedge, if gold coins are a good investment, which is better physical gold or stocks, and finally the p...

Should I Invest In Dividend Stocks Now?

Investing in dividend paying stocks is popular, but not without it’s disadvantages. In this article you’ll learn everything you need to know about dividend investing. You’ll find out what dividends are, where they come from, dividend stock myths, pros and cons. Finally, you’ll discover how and where to invest in dividend paying stocks.

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Savings Tips For Renters – From Financial Pros

If you’re planning for a successful financial future filled with vacations, nice furniture, education for your children and ultimately retirement, then start today with these Savings Tips for Renters. Rent.com compiled a list of money experts for their best budgeting and savings tips for renters. We were included, so make sure to check out Tip #5, Automate, Automate, Automate.

Reprinted with permission from Rent.com.

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The Magic of Compounding Stocks-Get Rich While You Sleep

What is the Magic of Compound Interest?

“Everyone has the brainpower to follow the stock market. If you made it through fifth-grade math, you can do it.”
Peter Lynch   

One of the greatest investors of our time attests to the simplicity of investing in the stock market. Find out how compounding stocks, compound investing, compounded interest all lead to more money with less effort.

The definition of compound returns is simple. Compound returns represents an initial investment plus the ad...

Is Passive Income Real? Myths vs Reality

Passive Income Strategies That WorkIs There Really Such a Thing as Passive Income?

Passive income investments are touted as a way to keep the money flowing without the work. In other words, with passive income streams your passive income investments are set up once to deliver regular cash flow. You’ll learn whether investing in real estate, stocks, bonds, websites and cryptoming are true passive income opportunities and ways to create that future income stream. You’ll also find out the co...

How To Save $10,000 In A Year Or Less

Save $10K in Year – Tips and Strategies

Before you research how to save $10,000 in less than a year, you need to be clear on your reason for saving money. Are you trying to create an emergency fund or bulk up your retirement account? Or perhaps you just want to stop living from hand to mouth.

In any case, as you embark on your challenge to save money, you’ll probably learn a lot about yourself. When you examine your spending, you’ll find out how it matches up with your income. As you look ...

SoFi Weekly (WKLY) Dividend EFT Review-Is It For You?

SoFi Weekly (WKLY) Dividend EFT Review

Dividend payments are a great form of hassle-free income: Just buy a stock that pays a dividend, sit back, and collect your “rent.” But some investors think that dividends come too infrequently. After all, most companies pay dividends on a quarterly basis. Before we get to the SoFi WKLY Dividend ETF review, consider how weekly dividends would work.

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How To Invest $500,000 For Income And Growth

How to Invest $500,000 – Tips for Growing and Preserving Your Wealth

Today, we want to answer the important question, “What should I invest in with 500k?” Why $500,000 in particular? Because $500k is a common and reasonable target for a retirement nest egg, if you live in a lower cost of living area.

With $500,000, you could retire comfortably, assuming you invest it wisely, and live conservatively.

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Should I Take a Tax Extension or Rush to File My Tax Forms?

Should You Take a Tax Extension or Not? Pros and Cons

I’ve taken a tax extension for our personal taxes and business taxes for several years. I’m not normally a procrastinator and usually beat my work deadlines. So what’s up with the tax extension? Following are some of our personal tax filing decision points, pros, and cons regarding whether to take a tax extension or not. Gather the data and decide which is the best approach for you this tax season.

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