Sandra Baublitz's Blog, page 5

Investing in Water

Do you know what the most precious commodity is on Earth? It is water. Potable water is limited. It can be profitable to invest in the companies that work to provide clean water for Earth's citizens.

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Benefits of a Price Book

Do you know if you are getting the best price on your groceries? Staying on a budget is a great first step. Keeping a price book can help to maximize your savings.

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Retirement Income Bucket Method

The biggest concern retirees have is maintaining a stream of income. Stock market volatility and economic crises can put a dent in a portfolio. One way to ensure sufficient income is to use the bucket method.

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Home Finance Quizzes

We all have to eat. Most of us need to stick to a budget though. The newest Home Finance quiz is titled Eating on a Budget. How much do you know about saving on food and meals?

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The Bank Security Breach

A little fiction to brighten your day. A bank has suffered a security breach. Can you solve the mystery?

The Bank Security Breach

The train swayed abruptly as it came to a halt. Passengers streamed on and off in the morning rush. Calista Davis closed her eyes momentarily to ease the nausea from reading. Reading on moving trains always did this to her. Behind her two women settled in their seats. Talkers. Just great. Now she'd never get done reading this book for her review.

"Ouch!" A raspy voice could be heard. One of those voices that would instantly annoy your ears and couldn't be forgotten. "These shoes are killing me. My feet are already sore from running stairs the last two days."

"You're not the only one! I had to run them too. And now the printer on the third floor is broke too. I'm so sick and tired of hearing Longnose yell about broken printers I could scream. You'd think they could afford to have stuff that actually worked." A second voice chimed in.

Calista couldn't help it. She listened in fascination.

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Track Your Spending

Do you know where your money is going? Tracking your spending is crucial to managing your money. Out of control spending and spending too much in the wrong areas can derail your financial life. Simply tracking spending can greatly improve your finances.

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Income Funds in Retirement

Retirement is when you want to secure a steady stream of investment income to replace your paycheck. Income mutual funds and ETFs are one answer to this problem. They are designed to provide income over capital appreciation.

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Renting vs. Selling a Home

Sometimes home owners encounter the need or desire to sell their homes. Renting out the home can be an alternative option to selling. There are pros and cons to each option. Should you rent or sell?

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Lack of Diversification a Mistake

Diversification is one of the keys to a good portfolio. Many investors fail to use proper diversification which is a mistake in financial management. Diversifying investments boosts returns and mitigates risk. Are you diversified?

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Home Ownership Pros and Cons

Home ownership is a lifelong dream for many people. There are both pros and cons of owning your own home. Do you know what these are?


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