Tag Archives: investing

Investing, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · May 14, 2018

You Don’t Need Deep Pockets to Invest

I often hear from people who want to invest on their own, but they tell me they don’t have the $3,000 or $5,000 or $10,000 to get started.

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Investing, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · May 2, 2018

Why You Should Hope for a Bear Market

When stocks fall at least 20 percent it signals a bear market. One of the best investment tips I can offer you is to root for a bear market for stocks.

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· February 21, 2018

No More Excuses: Get Money Smart—For Free. The Time is Now

I am continually frustrated when I read surveys that show how anxious many Americans are about their financial situation.

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· December 27, 2017

Happiness is Always Affordable

As we head into a new year, I am sending my wishes for a year full of happiness, to all of you.I know your life is busy.

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IRAs/401(k)s, Retirement, Stocks/Bonds/ETFs · December 6, 2017

How to Protect Your Retirement From this Growing Risk

A recent poll reported that investor confidence is at the highest level since 2000, and nearly 70% of investors are optimistic about the stock market’s performance for next year.

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Saving · June 28, 2017

Are You Ready to Declare Your Financial Independence?

I hope you have a fantastic July 4th, and that it includes some time to reflect on the principles of our democracy that are celebrated on this holiday. We have so much to be grateful for.

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Investing · May 31, 2017

I Always Knew It: Study Proves Women Better Investors Than Men

Ladies, the jig is up. You can moan all you want about how you’re not “good” at investing, or it’s too confusing. I’ve long told you those are just excuses you have talked yourself into, yet that have no logical…

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Investing, Portfolio Management · May 10, 2017

Where to Find the Best Financial Advisor

More than nine in 10 Americans think it is important for financial advisors who dispense retirement advice to act in the clients’ best interest. And more than half of Americans think this logical assumption is in fact legally required within…

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· May 3, 2017

Can You Pass My Financial Strength Test?

A recent Gallup poll found that Americans are the most positive about their financial situation in a long time. Fifty two percent reported that they feel good about their finances. That’s a big jump from the 41 percent who felt…

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