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August 5, 2019
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The Pros and Cons of Trading P
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If a company is too small to be listed on the NYSE or NASDAQ stock exchange, it can trade through the Bulletin Board or Pink Sheets electronic quotation systems. The equities that ..
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Cryptocurrencies have truly risen to fame over the past few years, with many traders joining in the altcoin race. But mining and trading cryptocurrencies are not the only way to ma..
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February 6, 2019
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Here at Modest Money we have been writing in-depth reviews of a wide variety of financial products and services. We want to uncover the truth behind these products to help you dete..
How Can I Invest International
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The majority of retail Forex traders are attracted to the market because currencies are trading around the clock, volatility can be quite high and leverage can boost profits even i..
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Children are capable of more than we give them credit for. Adults often think of investing as a difficult topic, because it was difficult for them to learn at age 30 or 40, but chi..
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August 29, 2018
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August 28, 2018
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August 27, 2018
Alternative investments are a great way to build wealth! Yes, the stock market is a great way to invest your money. However, there are plenty of options available that are just as ..
5 Investments to Diversify You
July 20, 2018
If you’re like the majority of Americans, you understand the importance of investing your money, but you don’t know where to put your money. Most people who do inves..
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June 28, 2018
While most buyers who purchase a home with a view to living there themselves will have very specific criteria about what they want, when purchasing as an investor, the ..
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June 14, 2018
Bankruptcy can offer you a fresh start when you are buried under an overwhelming amount of debt. If you have finally had all of your debt erased after filing for bankruptcy, you ma..
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June 12, 2018
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June 12, 2018
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May 14, 2018
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Why Leveraged ETFs are Better
May 7, 2018
Some traders and investors want to use leverage in their portfolio. On the surface, it seems like this is pointless. Leverage magnifies your gains and your losses, so theoret..
Cryptocurrency Versus Forex: T
May 5, 2018
What’s the difference between cryptocurrency trading and Forex trading?The basic trading concept between the two is similar but there are several differences worth pointing out.F..
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There is a new study out from money manager United Income regarding the recent wealth of American retirees. The study finds that while the country’s retirees may be trending bo..
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April 28, 2018
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April 24, 2018
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The foreign exchange market, or Forex, is the largest financial market in the world with an estimated turnover of around $5 trillion per day. That’s right, the Forex market dwarf..
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March 27, 2018
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The Link Between Retirement an
March 21, 2018
Before the turn of the 21st century, it was common for companies to offer their employees a pension. This pension system worked by shifting the burden of saving for retirement onto..
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How to Find Good Companies to Invest In? What are the key attributes of attractive companies and how do you interpret numerous factors to get an overall picture of what makes a goo..
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March 6, 2018
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Welcome to the cryptocurrency age! We are currently in an era when the modern-day currency is slowly losing its essence. This is all down to the mammoth rise of cryptocurrencies ov..
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If you’re just starting to invest for retirement, you may be making a big mistake without even realizing it. For decades, the industry drumbeat has been that stock investing is e..
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Building a successful dividend portfolio has significant benefits over the long-term. I LOVE the prospect of investing in high-quality stocks at reasonable valuations and getting P..
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February 7, 2018
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Busting Myths on Bankruptcy
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Bankruptcy is generally seen as a financial failure, the end of the line, waving the white flag when you have no other options. However, this may be a limited point of view. If we ..
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The foreign exchange market, also called Forex is a market for trading currencies. It includes all aspects of exchanging, buying and selling currencies at current or determined pri..
How to Open a Cryptocurrency C
December 7, 2017
Cryptocurrency and Bitcoin have probably become two of the most common and used words in the financial and IT fields in our days. The huge success and head-whirling value of the Bi..
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Table of Contents: What are cryptocurrencies?How to invest in cryptocurrencies – the riskTop 3 Cryptocurrencies: Bitcoin, Ethereum, LitecoinWhich cryptocurrency should you invest..
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The technology of a "chain of blocks", built on the principle of decentralisation and working on the basis of distributed computing - blockchain - is being used in an increasing nu..
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November 16, 2017
New investors are rarely risk-hungry. Knowing that investment is like educated gambling in that luck can turn bad in a blink, they prefer to take it slow, establish balanced portfo..
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Once you’ve started your career and are bringing home regular paychecks, it’s time to start thinking about investing. The sooner you start putting money away for the future, th..
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October 31, 2017
As we journey through our working years, we typically have two major financial goals: To provide for ourselves during those working years, and to set aside some money for after we ..
Picking the Best Growth Stocks
October 28, 2017
When people envision the stock market, particularly those who are not well versed on the subject, they tend to think of growth stocks. They think of the story of ..
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October 24, 2017
Goldman Sachs, Apollo Global, JP Morgan, Bain Capital, BlackRock, Sequoia. All high powered firms that most people can only dream about. Recently, there’s been an unus..
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By David Miller, founder & CEO of PeachCap Are robo-advisors here to stay? Yes – absolutely. Not only are they here to stay, but they are gaining value and are likely to cont..
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October 17, 2017
You’ve invested a lot of money into owning your rental property, and whether you currently have tenants occupying it or you just bought it, you’ll need to act to protect ..
5 Tips to Successful Investing
October 13, 2017
Investors can use different strategies and styles to pick up stocks and build portfolio, but to become successful investor no matter what strategy you use, you have to build and fo..
The Limitations of Trading Opt
October 5, 2017
I've always been a fan of options trading. In fact, I still use covered calls as a tool in my investing arsenal. That being said, options, when not used correctly, can ..
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September 25, 2017
Investing in real estate can be an effective way to make money both actively and passively. While some may believe that they don't have the time or money to get involved in real es..
Diamonds And Gold As An Invest
September 19, 2017
We teach our children the value of gold and jewels from a very young age. Whether it’s letting them dress up in mom’s pearls, or reading them fairy tales about dragons and ..
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September 19, 2017
Since the first 401k became available as part of The Revenue Act of 1978 they have become a mainstay in retirement planning. While most people are familiar with the 401k plan, many..
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September 17, 2017
Whether you are deciding to do it yourself or hire a financial planner to get it done for you, investing can be intimidating. But the reality is unless you plan on winning the lott..
Fighting Binary Options Tradin
September 12, 2017
How the Binary Options Trading Scam Works We’ve all been subject to the online clickbait adverts promoting get rich quick schemes, and we’re all familiar with the “Nigerian P..
Why Investing in a Fixed Depos
September 8, 2017
An investment in an equity might be beneficial in generating high returns in the long run. However, they are not risk-free. Fixed Deposit, on the contrary, offers sizable returns b..
The Importance of Avoiding Fin
September 7, 2017
“Facts are threatening to those invested in fraud.” – DaShanne Stokes Are you interested in online share trading, or investing in the global financial markets? The good n..
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September 6, 2017
For many younger investors, the idea of joining an investment club can see quite old fashioned; an outdated relic of a simpler time and a simpler stock market. Just hearing the ter..
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September 4, 2017
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August 25, 2017
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Should I Invest In Dividend Or Growth Stocks?To someone learning how to invest in the stock market, the amount of options you have can be somewhat overwhelming. Stocks, bonds, annu..
Four Key Factors to Choosing a
August 22, 2017
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CFD 101: All You Need to Know
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“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin The world of online financial market trading can be an overwhelming, intimidating place f..
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By, Barbara A. Friedberg What to do About the Impending Stock Market Decline We all know the story of Goldilocks and the three bears. Once upon a time, a little girl with blonde ha..
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July 28, 2017
It’s one of the most strongly recommended pieces of advice when it comes to early retirement strategies: You need to pay off your mortgage as soon as possible and become debt-fre..
The Trials and Travails of Inv
May 24, 2017
Getting involved in stocks and bonds is not for the faint of heart. Investing has some of the most challenging decisions of any activity you can imagine, and they often must be mad..
3 Ways to Invest Your Tax Retu
May 18, 2017
Tax season is behind us, and millions of Americans are anxiously awaiting their tax refunds. According to the IRS, 70 percent of filers get a refund and the average 2016 refund was..
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April 28, 2017
As humans, we like to think of ourselves as masters of our own destiny, able to make the decisions, good or bad, that take us through life. If only it were that simple. The truth i..
Using Forex Broker Reviews to
April 23, 2017
Forex broker reviews are all over the internet. If you type in the name of a forex broker and include a search term that asks for a review of that broker, you are likely to get hun..
How Dividends Impact the 4 Per
April 16, 2017
When I first started looking at planning for retirement and following personal finance blogs, I came upon the concepts of early retirement and the 4 percent “safe withdrawal ..
How to Choose Your Forex Broke
April 9, 2017
When you decide to trade in the Forex market, you first need to decide on the platform where you’ll open a forex broker account. UFX, for example, is one of the world’s leading..
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March 31, 2017
Some people get cold feet when saying “I love you” to each other for the first time. Imagine how it can feel making a commitment to long-term investing for the first time! Whet..
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March 24, 2017
If you are considering spending some money on home improvements this year, there are a few things that you might want to keep in mind. What you will get back with regards to ..
Revisiting The Superinvestors
March 23, 2017
By Ned Hawley A generation ago Warren Buffett delivered a speech at Columbia Business School titled The Superinvestors of Graham-and-Doddsville. The title is a nod to the intelle..
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March 14, 2017
This is a post from Pauline of InvestmentZen.com Sometimes, there seems like there is not enough money to do it all. Save for the next holidays, for a new car, to buy a house, send..
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March 7, 2017
Renting has its perks. Renting is a lot easier to qualify for than purchasing a home. Renters also have the advantages of not having to worry about the property maintenance, ..
Traders vs Forex Brokers: What
March 7, 2017
In the middle of the last decade, there was a global explosion of retail forex trading as market makers and ECN brokers entered new markets. Fueling this growth was a combination o..
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March 6, 2017
by Brad Feld and Jason Mendelson,Authors of Venture Deals: Be Smarter Than Your Lawyer and Venture Capitalist, Third Edition Excerpted with permission of the publisher, Wiley..
Wunder Capital Review
March 6, 2017
Short Wunder Capital Review Pros – Wunder Capital is the leading online investment platform for the solar energy market. Wunder uses their advanced technology to help investors i..
Why You Shouldn’t Let Studen
March 2, 2017
By Miranda Marquit It can be discouraging to look at your student loan balance. And when you see that huge number, it’s easy to become overwhelmed. You might be consumed with the..
Is Stock Investing for You?
February 28, 2017
If you want to succeed in the stock investing game, you have to know yourself. This means knowing how you think, your behavior patterns, and your emotional makeup. I’m not saying..
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February 2, 2017
What financial advice actually makes a difference? What ideas and strategies do we tend to overvalue? Here’s my take on a few common personal financial beliefs we get wrong: ..
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As with most things, not all property investments are created equal. The successes of your property ventures are the product of a range of considerations and your own underst..
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January 23, 2017
U.S. equities are consolidating despite solid share trading in the financial space following robust earnings from the major commercial and investment banks. Goldman Sachs was the..
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January 19, 2017
Hello Modest Money fans! My name is Victor Chiu, author of the new book, Wall Street Kitchen – The Recipe Behind a Housewife’s 1000% Stock Return. This new book I recently wrot..
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January 16, 2017
When we first start investing, it’s easy to think about investments as something completely distinct from our everyday personal finances. But as investors mature, they learn to s..
How to Choose Your Time Frame
January 4, 2017
Choosing your FX time frame is completely an individual choice. The time frame that one person works with may not be suitable for another depending on personality types and persona..
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December 20, 2016
When you’re young and starting your career, the secret to wealth involves hard work and knowledge that will translate into a successful career. You can always make investments an..
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December 16, 2016
Investing in real estate is part of the American dream. It means that you have moved beyond being a renter, or simply a homeowner, and have graduated to being a landlord. H..
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December 15, 2016
There are many ways that you can make money from real estate investments. The most popular is to purchase a property and wait for it to appreciate as the market improves. Oft..
3 Ways to Invest without the S
December 15, 2016
Investing is one of the best things that you can do for your future and the future of your loved ones. Investing allows your money that you’ve worked so hard for, to work for..
The Truth About Binary Options
December 15, 2016
You can’t read an investment blog without coming across posts about binary options. There’s a lot of money in binary options - for users, brokers, and advertisers - so this won..
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December 13, 2016
Planning for retirement can be a contentious issue – in large part because it brings up a lot of worries about both financial security and physical well-being – and this can ca..
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December 13, 2016
If you’re still pumping money into the stock market, mutual funds, retirement accounts, and bonds without setting aside anything for real estate, then you’re making..
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December 8, 2016
Everyone wants a career that’s both flexible and satisfying. However, those occupations are often made up of non-profit positions or other low-paying jobs that hinder the lifesty..
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December 6, 2016
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December 2, 2016
Saving for retirement is a lifelong process but everyone approaches it differently. For some, it means building a stock portfolio while others choose to rely on an IRA, 401k or ano..
What You Should Look for in a
December 1, 2016
Let’s say you’re a UK expat working in Asia seeking some financial advice, and at a dinner you’re introduced to Mr. X – whose business card reads ‘Financial Advisor’. H..
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November 28, 2016
Though this has been an election year, the real estate market continued to flourish. Sellers are reaping excellent prices on their homes due to high demand and raking in profits wi..
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November 17, 2016
While it gathers dust on your shelf along with your other spirits, you may be surprised to learn that your whisky might also be gathering interest—significant interest at t..
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November 15, 2016
For those who don’t know, Chapter 11 is a bankruptcy process by which the court oversees a negotiation to establish a ‘plan of reorganization’ between a debtor and their cred..
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November 14, 2016
When choosing what stocks to buy, smart investors look at a number of factors – recent profit reports, market trends, and company projections, among others. People like to invest..
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November 14, 2016
So you want to get into cryptocurrencies? There are many to chose from, and a few key things to know about when getting started. What is a Cryptocurrency? A cryptocurrency is a dig..
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November 9, 2016
A diverse stock portfolio is an important part of smart investing, but many people struggle to adequately diversify their holdings because of the work involved. If you ..
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November 9, 2016
Even if you are not over 62, you have seen the commercials and read the articles. Reverse mortgages are extremely popular now, but the benefits are often misunderstood. T..
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October 29, 2016
Personal Capital is a great platform for managing your finances, but when you look beyond the surface it offers so much more. It gives you the ability to keep track of all your fin..
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October 27, 2016
People typically go to college for a quality education that will get them a better job. Though a college degree doesn’t necessarily guarantee a higher-paying job and a better liv..
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October 24, 2016
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October 19, 2016
The economy is a like a slithering serpent, it coils up at any disturbance, strikes out at any threat slithers straight onward at the sight of prey. The economy of most nations is ..
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October 18, 2016
Who wants to be Gordon Gecko? Or those money-grabbing traders seen recently in The Big Short? Thanks to advances in online trading technologies, you – or indeed anyone – can no..
6 Easy Ways to Start Investing
October 17, 2016
Investing can be a scary subject. The word “investing” may sound intimidating, but it’s not. Think of it as saving money with benefits. And anyone can start doi..
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October 17, 2016
Table Of Contents 1. Start a trading journal2. Get Help3. Practice4. Purchase a Trading Software5. Study the Big Names6. Take Only Risks You Can Afford7. Create Standards for Tradi..
eToro Review – Must Read
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eToro Review – Must Read Before Investing Founded in 2007, eToro is making its name in the fast paced world of CFD/Forex trading. From its origins in Cyprus, eToro is now ava..
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October 13, 2016
To improve your trading performances in the forex market, you need to adopt a certain attitude, one that’s based on patience and discipline. Since the forex market is open 24..
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October 12, 2016
Investments are a necessary part of business, entrepreneurship and life in general. It is like the process a farmer goes through when He plants a seed, nurtures it and hopes for a ..
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October 7, 2016
How many times have you heard the line, “The best way to make money is by investing?” Probably a lot, right? And more often than not, your response is something along t..
How Credit Score Affects Inter
October 1, 2016
We all know that your credit score can be like an albatross hanging around your neck, as it can serve as a painful reminder of any financial mistakes you have made in the past. Not..
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What are the best strategies for online CFD trading? The post will give you precious insights into online CFD trading and tips to help you become a successful online CFD trader. On..
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As a new investor, it is good to know that you will encounter risks all the time.The greatest risk I find a newbies in business and investment make often is the risk of not patenti..
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Founded by Bill Harris – who is the former CEO of Intuit and PayPal – Personal Capital is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) through the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC)..
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Imagine entering a position where your upside potential is infinite while downside risk is limited. Well it exists in every stock using a Stop Loss Order. A Stop Loss Order is an o..
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Based in San Francisco, LendingClub is one of the largest peer-to-peer lending platforms in the world, and it was one of the first companies to offer both securities and loan tradi..
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It’s no secret that there is more volatility in the market now than there once was in the past, and much of this is due to the emergence of online brokers. The market can change ..
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Property investors are increasingly widening their search overseas, favoring international real estate as opposed to a property closer to home. Many real estate investors are..
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August 26, 2016
There is an insurance product on the market that is touted by many financial advisors as the “holy grail” of all financial products. It is called Indexed Universal Life or (I..
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If you haven’t noticed, the ETF market has EXPLODED over the last ten years. The Investment Company Institute estimates that over 5.2 million Americans now own ETFs. There are cu..
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Regardless of your age, it’s important to plan for your retirement, and the sooner you get started the less of a chance you will have of outliving your income. But in this day an..
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July 20, 2016
Being able to offer your employees group health insurance benefits them as individuals and you as a business owner. When your employees receive proper health care, their quality of..
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July 19, 2016
Hello everyone, I hate to bring bad news, but there is something going on around you, something you may have missed until now, but it is something we absolutely can no longer overl..
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July 16, 2016
500 years ago it took a century for significant change to occur. Today, meaningful change can occur in months. It will be our ability to grasp these changes that will radically af..
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July 15, 2016
There are many choices when it comes to investing the money you’ve worked so hard to earn. Individual stocks such as Motley Fool stock picks, mutual funds, real estate investing ..
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July 14, 2016
As you search for an online broker, there are many things you have to consider. But most importantly, you have to understand your current financial situation as well as your future..
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Ever since the Great Recession of 2007, many banks have closed their doors on small business loans, as higher costs and more government regulation have made it less profitable for ..
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Recently I shared about the 7 Gears of Wealth and focused on the first gear; which is cash flow. There is an old saying among investors that says, “Happiness is a positive cas..
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For many homeowners, a long-held advantage of buying a home has been the ability to write off mortgage interest from their taxable income. It’s also possible for reverse mo..
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The primary reason that most people invest in life insurance is to provide financial security to their loved ones in case of an early death. However, it also works as a powerful in..
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May 25, 2016
If you need to buy a new home or business space, you’ve likely been checking Zillow for months, contacting agents, and looking for deals. Buying existing real estate is a g..
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Do you have an interest in stock investing but are not sure where to start? Perhaps you’ve studied the stock market extensively and you’re ready to apply what you’ve learned...
How To Turn Your 401k or IRA I
May 19, 2016
Since the early 1980s, 401(k)s and individual retirement accounts have become the dominant way that workers save for retirement. Yet many workers long for the days of traditional p..
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May 18, 2016
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If you’re majoring in Psychology, you’re likely aware that you will be making less once you graduate than someone who majored in Computer Science. But you might not be ..
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An evil genius once said, “You can print money, manufacture diamonds, and people are a dime a dozen, but they’ll always need land. It’s the one thing they’..
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Presented with opportunity and concealed with risk, real estate investments are among the most favorable ways to grow one’s financial wealth. This lucrative endeavor also c..
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May 11, 2016
Prosper is one of America’s two well known Peer to Peer (P2P) lending companies. They provide a way for individual borrowers and lenders (regular people like you and me) to make ..
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More and more homeowners are turning to selling their own properties rather than using real estate agents. This trend has mostly been driven by people’s displeasure wit..
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We’ve all heard the old saying: all real estate is local. Since before the internet, before the Securities Act of 1933, and even before the rise of modern cities, real estate inv..
Breaking Down The Cost Of Real
April 25, 2016
The road to success in real estate isn’t paved in gold and silver but rather hinges on one simple aspect: the numbers. The numbers–otherwise known as the costs–..
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According to a Pew Research Center survey 18% of US social media users have changed their profile picture to raise awareness or draw attention to an event or issue. Mos..
Taking the Long View for Bigge
April 14, 2016
A lot of people think of investing as a high-stakes game in which playing fast and loose and getting in and out at just the right moments are the keys to making the fabled big scor..
Is Betterment Good for the Han
April 14, 2016
Based in San Francisco, Betterment has everything built for the first-time investor. More than that, it caters to people who don’t have a lot to put into the market – at least,..
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April 7, 2016
It’s one of the most universally accepted principles in investing: your portfolio should combine higher-risk, higher-ceiling investment vehicles, and lower-risk vehicles of..
Managing Your Finances with Pe
April 6, 2016
With your money spread out across many different accounts, keeping track of it can be a challenge. In fact, it can sometimes feel impossible. You’re faced with the reality of bei..
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April 5, 2016
The stock market has certainly been less popular than back in the late 1990s. I remember the Dow Jones was making new highs almost every day and everyone was making dou..
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April 4, 2016
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March 31, 2016
What would you do if you missed a deadline? What if your subcontractor fails to deliver on time? What do you do if you cannot come at par with your client’s expectations? How wil..
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March 31, 2016
I’ve got a problem. I suspect you have a problem, too. I can’t figure out what to do with my money. Can you? I just freed up some liquidity via the sale of my house, and I’..
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March 29, 2016
Are your investments making money? Have you been investing efficiently? Are you accumulating critical retirement assets? Are you achieving your ultimate financial goals..
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March 25, 2016
There is no commodity other than gold that has a better track record for being a solid, long-term wealth store, especially during economic episodes when the entire world’s financ..
Top 5 Reasons to Get a Loan th
March 23, 2016
Prosper, like Lending Club, is one of several peer-to-peer lending companies that have given people a cheaper alternative to what is often found in commercial banks. Their credit r..
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March 22, 2016
Often the most rewarding pursuits carry an element of risk. This is certainly true of financial spread betting. If you successfully navigate the risks, then the rewards can be mass..
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March 17, 2016
People often think about debt as a bad thing. When you mention to someone that you have debt they look at you as if you just said a bad four-letter word. In some cases, debt is a b..
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We all want to live long, healthy useful lives. A solid retirement plan is one of the best means of achieving security in advanced age, and even sooner if one plans to build enough..
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Peer-to-Peer Lending as an Alt
March 14, 2016
Since the rise of peer-to-peer lending, banks have tried to scare people out of participating in these alternative programs. They want to convince people that the safest way to bor..
Financial Swagger
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Do you have financial swagger? In the past nine episodes of the Charisse Says series on Modest Money you have become the CEO of your money, learned how the stock market works and w..
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March 10, 2016
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March 10, 2016
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March 9, 2016
LifeLock has been around for a long time, and I’m sure that everyone has seen their commercials on TV at least once. In a time that has become increasingly dependent on technolog..
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The most expensive item most of us will ever pay for is our home. When tackling a debt so large it can be difficult to keep up motivation to stick with it. Even an aggres..
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Your parents may have taught you the value of a savings account when you were a child. Money sitting in a piggy bank won’t accrue interest unlike a solid savings account. Inv..
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February 18, 2016
Most investors mistakenly believe they have a “self-directed IRA” when in fact they really have a multiple choice IRA. You may self-direct your account as long as you buy sto..
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February 15, 2016
What would you do if you become a millionaire all of a sudden? Ask this question to ten people. I bet nine would give you the most cliched replies that they’ll use the..
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February 8, 2016
If you have been following the Charisse Says series via Modest Money, you have learned how to take over a position of power over your money, why you need a financial advisor to gro..
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February 4, 2016
Based in New York City, Betterment is a fairly new company that seems to cater to new investors. Their tools are not only designed for ease of use, but they can also help newbies t..
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February 1, 2016
The Feds made the fateful decision in December 2015 to hike interest rates for the first time since 2006 from historic lows of 0.25% to 0.5%. Fed Chairwoman Janet Yellen has said t..
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January 30, 2016
In my last post, “Demystifying Financial Advisors”, I talked about why it is a good idea to get a financial advisor, what types of advisors are available to you, and how much t..
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January 26, 2016
Oil prices continue to fall – months (a year, anyone?) after most observers thought they had already reached a bottom. Many consumers are benefiting, and the energy expenses of..
10 Reasons the Rich Use Life I
January 25, 2016
Just a few short years ago, I was staunchly opposed to whole life insurance, because that's what I was taught by national "gurus" 25 years ago. I wholeheartedly believed (as many p..
Should You Invest in Stocks or
January 22, 2016
Investments are a great way to make some extra money, especially if you’re planning to have an early retirement or simply need funds to finance something important. Two of th..
The Best Measures You Can Use
January 19, 2016
If your assets are not protected a simple law suit can put a huge dent in your bank account, or worse. Realistically everything you have achieved financially can be taken away with..
How Many Mortgage Payments Can
January 19, 2016
The good news is that if you're in danger of missing a mortgage payment, you don't have to worry about foreclosure just yet. Legally, it takes at least 120 days before the foreclos..
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January 18, 2016
This year hasn’t delivered us a ton of good news so far via the markets. Stock Markets are down. China is down. Oil is down. Not the exactly the start to 2009 we were hoping for...
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January 13, 2016
I have named 2016 as the Year of ACTION! In order to do the things and be the person you want, you must ACT. And, when it comes to having the life you want, having the monetary res..
Why You Should Add Real Estate
January 13, 2016
Although across history, real estate was primarily used as a tactical investment, it has more recently become popular as a long term core strategy as a result of increasing concern..
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December 18, 2015
Identity Theft is real, we’re reminded time and time again. After millions of American consumers had their credit card info stolen through major retailers like Target, it’s har..
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December 18, 2015
Real estate investing affords certain tax benefits when it involves the direct ownership of a property. For example, investors are able to deduct the value of mortgage interest as..
A Lender’s Guide to Prosper
December 14, 2015
Most of us remember what it was like when the market crashed in late 2007. A chain of events led to one worst economic collapses since the Great Depression. Many people were gettin..
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December 8, 2015
With its many powerful and user-friendly tools, Personal Capital makes it easy to manage all of your financial accounts in one place. And many of them are free. You can track your ..
Extreme Sports and Investment
December 7, 2015
It occurred to me while watching professional trick skiing over the holiday break, “How in the world does someone learn how to do this?” Sure, I’ve skied before, but my journ..
401(K) Basics For Your First R
December 5, 2015
Many of our readers are “Millennials” and people who are even younger than that. For people in this age group, everybody knows that the economy they entered in their young adul..
Forex vs Stocks: Which is a Be
November 27, 2015
> One thing that everyone considering trading Forex is whether it’s the right choice. There are other options that you’ve heard a lot more about – especiall..
Learn the Ropes of Investment
November 24, 2015
The basics of investment have stayed the same for many generations. At its core, investment is as simple as selling something for more money than you spent buying it. But investmen..
10 Ways to Protect Your Online
November 23, 2015
The safety of personal identity and information is a growing concern. As identity theft techniques become more sophisticated, so must our methods of staying secure. Because this in..
What Lies Ahead for Real Estat
November 19, 2015
In the three years since the passage of the 2012 Jumpstart Our Business Startups Act, crowdfunding has become a force to be reckoned with in the investing arena. Though relat..
Passive Saving as an Alternati
November 11, 2015
In the personal finance blogosphere, you see a lot about frugality. Frugal living is essential for many people to achieve financial stability, but it’s not something I talk..
7 Ways College Students Can Ma
November 10, 2015
Most students go through college scrounging for change or waiting for their refunds to drop. There are many other ways for students to make some cash. Today I will be discussing 7 ..
What You Need to Know to Inves
November 9, 2015
Investing can be an intimidating financial process, especially when you’re not an investment advisor expert. But if you follow the steps outlined below you will be well on your..
Investing In Real Estate: Cond
November 6, 2015
Real estate has more to offer than simply finding a place to call home. It is very common for anyone to be interested in owning a piece of real estate, and according to ..
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November 6, 2015
“This stock is hot Buy this right now! It’s going to go higher. ” Sound familiar? If you watch TV or read the news about the stock market that’s..
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November 3, 2015
Let’s face it: Real estate investing isn’t easy. In the beginning, we try to do everything ourselves. Finding deals, administrative work, building teams—real es..
Should You Pay Off Student Loa
October 31, 2015
Millennials who have been out of college for a few years are starting to wonder if they should start investing before they’ve paid off their student loans. There is no one-size-f..
Identity Theft Nightmares
October 31, 2015
If you go to Justice.gov, there is some riveting prose telling the stories of Ruth Roe, Beth Boe, and Janet Doe (among others) and their catastrophic brushes with identity theft! A..
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The Emerging Trends in Real Estate report makes projections in both commercial and residential real estate for the next year. A highly respected report, it surveys more than ..
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October 29, 2015
By Charisse Conanan Johnson, CFA. Charisse is a T.V. personality, financial wellness expert, entrepreneur, writer, and speaker. Charisse is the creator of the Charisse Says Show. Y..
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Excerpted from The Business of Family: How to Stay Rich for Generations by Linda Davis Taylor Though this is easier said than done, the numbers don’t lie. Over 30 years from ..
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October 23, 2015
Getting started trading binary options can feel confusing or overwhelming, but it does not have to feel that way. It is actually a very straightforward to enter this new industry. ..
Investment Strategy is Not One
October 23, 2015
There are many disciplines in life that people are willing to learn well enough to get by. Lots of people know how to make a pot of spaghetti, but never take it any farther than th..
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October 16, 2015
If you have researched investment options for retirement, you’ve certainly noticed the dozens of different strategies and ideologies touted by investment professionals. Too many ..
Advice for the First Time Bull
October 8, 2015
The very first time you buy coins or bullions is a moment that is filled with mixed feelings. You are surely filled with doubt as you want to be sure that it is the right time to b..
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October 6, 2015
Forex trading is an acronym for Foreign Exchange trading and describes the exchange of one currency for another within the global capital markets. Forex trading is the most liqui..
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September 30, 2015
Forex trading is generally referred to as an exchange of currencies (ex. EUR, USD, etc.) or what is commonly known as Foreign Exchange. It is not a game of bet like that of balls g..
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September 23, 2015
Determining what type of bankruptcy you should file can be one of the most stressful life events. Chances are if you are considering bankruptcy that you have probably gotten your..
The Art of Saving – A Basic
September 9, 2015
We are living in an age where we are almost forced to learn how to save money and to try to save in almost every aspect of life in order to improve our living standard. This can so..
To Buy or To Build: A First-Ti
August 28, 2015
There are a lot of people buying homes out there, many of whom are trying to become homeowners for the first time. With the 2008 financial crisis still close in the rearview ..
When is the Best Time to Sell
August 27, 2015
Timing is everything when it comes to selling your home. The value of your property and the number of potential buyers seeking a new house can fluctuate depending on what tim..
Five Qualities a Successful Fo
August 20, 2015
Forex trading success isn’t something easy to achieve. You can make some profits here and there but making consistent profits is hard work. The Forex traders who do share 5 q..
Why Real Estate Investing Isn
August 18, 2015
By Rachel Hernandez Many people want to become real estate investors. They watch television shows about others who have made it rich. They hear stories about those who h..
7 Irresistible Tips You Can Us
August 13, 2015
Have you over woken up one day and realized that you were thousands of dollars in debt? This happened to me, and it could happen to you too. Times are hard, and you end up using yo..
Is Wine Investment Actually Wo
August 7, 2015
Opportunities for expanding investment portfolios have massively diversified throughout previous decades. In recent times, traditional and popular investments have included propert..
The Bigger/Better Strategy of
August 6, 2015
It’s not that difficult to make money if you already have a lot of it. But it’s much harder to start from the ground up. Still, people do it every day. It’s like the old game..
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July 31, 2015
Canada is blessed with several investment opportunities. For several years now, Canadians have invested in oil, farmland, and small business equity. While these are excellent inves..
3 Things Every Adult Should do
July 30, 2015
This could be a long list, but of course, this is a finance site. So, we’re talking about money. Being an adult has lots of ramifications. If you are in your second, third, fourt..
Finding the Best Forex Trading
July 24, 2015
The following is a third-party contribution. I’ve been asked this question so many times, and there isn’t actually a definitive answer. It’s rather like telling you what is t..
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July 21, 2015
How old are you? In your 30s? Poor you. Still, a long way to go until you finally reach your career goal: retirement!! Sure, work gives our life meaning and purpose. But wouldn’t..
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July 16, 2015
Does retirement scare you? You’re not alone. According to the National Institute on Retirement Security, 51% of Americans are concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted th..
5 Things I Wish I’d Known Be
July 15, 2015
Buying your first home and real estate property is a huge move for most people. It’s probably the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. The large amount of debt they’ll h..
Should You Tap Into Your Home&
July 10, 2015
If you’re like most Americans, your house is your most valuable asset. This means you’re sitting on a virtual gold mine, and who doesn’t want to capitalize ..
Buying Property Overseas: Avoi
June 23, 2015
When you think about investing in property, you might only think about what’s in your neck of the woods. But, if you only look in your own country, you might be missing out..
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June 19, 2015
With more than half of Americans not investing in the stock market at all, it is little wonder that investment needs a revolution. People have a lot of reasons for not investing. S..
How to Choose the Best Life In
June 16, 2015
Most lists that deal with the best life insurance companies include the best companies overall. That will include factors such as size, financial rating, and industry and customer ..
How the California Housing Fin
June 10, 2015
California has one of the most challenging real estate markets for first-time homebuyers. Several cities in California have average home prices which far exceed the average p..
Why I Like Low Yielding Divide
June 5, 2015
Dividends are wonderful. Buy stock in a strong dividend payer, and you’ve now got a reliable stream of passive income coming your way each quarter. Many great personal fina..
Forex 101: How to Protect Your
June 4, 2015
In the world of forex, investing successfully is about more than just turning a profit. The currency markets are incredibly complex and high-risk and, as a result, making money in ..
Universal Currency May Not Be
June 3, 2015
Conspiracy theorists have long heralded the coming day of a single, world government and the like. And while this is an intimidating idea for some, it’s likely to exist in some f..
How To Find The Forex Broker F
June 2, 2015
There are a lot of steps that ensure you are successful when it comes to investing your money. While many investors focus on which investments they will be putting their money into..
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There are two power players when it comes to personal finance, Dave Ramsey & Suze Orman. Dave says to have a $1,000 emergency fund immediately. Suze says to save a little bits ..
Four Top Financial Mistakes Ho
May 20, 2015
Our focus with a home tends to be on our lifestyle and family relating to living our lives. Yet a home is our largest financial asset and it is a large physical asset that..
Should You Sell or Rent Your F
May 11, 2015
If it’s finally time to say goodbye to the family home, some hard decisions need to be made. Chief among them is deciding whether to sell it and use the funds to buy a new ..
Finding Your Dream Home: 5 Way
May 8, 2015
To say the least, finding a dream home is an accomplishment that tops most people’s bucket lists. Whatever the desired location or living requirements of the parties in..
Why it Pays to Have an Interac
May 6, 2015
Many new investors are encouraged to go it alone. If you’ve read more than a few books on investment, you’ve found a general consensus that it’s important to figure this stuf..
Why I Would Pay Off My Mortgag
April 28, 2015
This post has been written by Derek Sall, the owner and head writer of Life And My Finances. I am completely debt free. I have no credit card payments, no car paym..
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April 27, 2015
I am a simple man, and I like Bank of America (BAC) this year. We all know interest rates have been low for a long time and we all know they are going to ri..
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April 20, 2015
Every parent is concerned with providing for his or her child’s future. We want to feel secure knowing that if anything were to happen to us, our children would be taken care..
3 Home Security Strategies to
April 16, 2015
A full-blown home security system can cost thousands of dollars. If you’re trying to live within a budget it may be a stretch to invest that much money into total home security b..
Bullion 101: Investing in Amer
April 14, 2015
American silver eagles have been popular among investors since the U.S. Mint first began striking these bullion coins back in 1986. What helps makes American silver eagle coi..
Top 5 Ways to Protect your Ass
April 13, 2015
By: Robert B. Wolfe, CFP® Depending on the state of one’s legal residence, the strategies and techniques for asset protection can vary. As an example, for those living in the St..
Warrior Trading Review
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Warrior Trading is a community of stock traders hosted by professional trader Ross Cameron. Founded in 2012, Warrior Trading was born out of the need for transparent trading educ..
How to Become a Full-Time Inve
March 31, 2015
Would you like to become a full-time investor? It might take years but many people manage it. However, at the same time, others try and fail. So, what is it that sets the successfu..
The Place of Forex Trading in
March 26, 2015
Forex trading is something you see a lot in the personal finance blogosphere. So I think it’s important to write about, to explain the ins and outs, and help my readers make educ..
Rolling Over a 401(k) to an IR
March 20, 2015
With 401(k) plans becoming less and less useful, many investors are looking for other options to grow their money such as by using Betterment. One of the main drawbacks of the mode..
The Macro and the Micro in For
March 19, 2015
The term “Forex” gets thrown around a lot on finance blogs like this one. But usually, when people talk about Forex, they’re talking about a teeny tiny aspect of a much large..
The Importance of Saving Your
March 18, 2015
Saving doesn’t come naturally to most of us. When you’re young, it’s hard to grasp the real value of money. You might watch your friends blow lots of cash o..
Why I Love Dave Ramsey, But I
March 12, 2015
There I was. 18 years old. And I didn't have a clue. I didn't realize that some people were actually debt-free. I thought a car payment was just another bill...
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March 6, 2015
Every great idea is borne of necessity. To understand what motivated Michael McDerment to founding FreshBooks, we’ve got to travel back in time (way back in the early aughts) to ..
Options for Refinancing Your H
February 9, 2015
Refinancing your home is a great way to get extra cash for repairs and upgrades, which add to the value of your home. If you are not planning repairs or remodeling, you can u..
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The holidays have come and gone, and this can only mean one thing: you have new gift cards in your life. Gift Cards are a mixed bag. And it makes sense. We don’t know what people..
The Pros and Cons of Selling Y
February 5, 2015
If you are preparing to sell your house, you are probably considering the possibility of going it alone, without an agent. The benefits of a successful sale without an agent ..
An Investing Strategy That Wor
January 28, 2015
Guest contributor, Barbara Friedberg Are you interested in an easy way to take part of your income, invest it, and have tens of thousands of (dollars or more in th..
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Sometimes, I’ll review products and services and give you a cautious recommendation. This is not one of those reviews. I can unreservedly get behind Digit. If you only read this ..
Home Buying Made Easy
January 6, 2015
The dream to own your own home is instilled in us from a very young age. We’re spruiked glossy magazines and images on the TV and in newspapers proclaiming that the great A..
Which Peer to Peer Lender Shou
January 2, 2015
Peer to peer lending is a new and exciting industry that many people are starting to take advantage of for funding college, weddings, cars, down payments on real estate or to just ..
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Investing in the stock market comes with both risks and rewards. You could have a great investment that can make you a lot of money, or you could have a bad investment that results..
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Core banking helps connect the customers to their branches. Customers get the power to handle their transactions from any branch. Multi-channel software enables them to do their tr..
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December 26, 2014
Who is Betterment? Betterment is a company that makes it easy and affordable to invest in stocks and bonds while making good returns and minimizing fees. They give you diversity by..
Beginners Guide to Penny Stock
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Many people are looking to figure out how to build a stock portfolio. Some of the best stocks are $100 or more per stock, which means that it can be very expensive to get started w..
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Sometimes, months of layoff rumors precede a job loss. You hear whispers of cutbacks and people not getting their raises. Other offices start to close, and you’re pressured to wo..
Is Your Retirement At Risk?
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Retirement planning is a crucial task. The reality is that most people work for most of their lives in order to save money and be able to survive their golden years without working..
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You may have heard the news. For those hoping to purchase a first home, it’s a buyer’s market. Following the housing bubble of just a few years ago, the market has yet to..
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The forex market is a type of financial trading wherein you can trade by selling or buying currencies as you do with commodities or stocks. Foreign exchange or Forex trading is a m..
A Review of The Intelligent In
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The Intelligent Investor is the famous book written by Warren Buffet’s mentor, Benjamin Graham, who is regarded as the father of value investing. Buffet learnt a lot of his skill..
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November 17, 2014
The global industry of the coffee trade is quite large. Coffee is more popular than ever, no other beverage is more revered or respected than our trusty cup of joe. Coffee is a $60..
4 Questions to Ask When Select
November 10, 2014
Given the large number of binary options brokers offering services to individual investors, finding the right one for your unique budget, experience level, expertise level and inte..
A Review of Basic Economics by
October 31, 2014
Thomas Sowell is a brilliant economist who had a rough history before he succeeded in life because of hard work. He started out in poverty and became one of the premier Ameri..
5 Things I Learned From Buying
October 23, 2014
If you would have told me one year ago that I was going to be a homeowner by now, I would have rolled my eyes and told you to stop putting pressure on me. I’m doing just fi..
Why It’s So Important to Tea
August 5, 2014
The following is a guest post about teaching your kids about money. If interested in submitting a guest post please read my guest post policy and then contact me. Greeti..
Guide to Renting Properties fo
June 6, 2014
Congratulations! You have just become a landlord or are considering purchasing your first property. This is a great step to becoming financially independent and controlling y..
Why Making an Extra Payment on
February 7, 2014
The following is a guest post about extra payment on your mortgage. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest post policy and then contact me. A mor..
The Top 7 Things You Must Know
December 4, 2013
The following is a guest post about flipping houses. If interested in submitting a guest post, please read my guest post policy and then contact me. It’s rare ..
I’m Going To Start A Bet
August 19, 2013
Hey everyone, thanks for joining me for another Monday Money. I talk about a lot here, most of it tips and tricks on saving money, spending wisely and churning rewards credit cards..
The Fastest Way to Get Started
January 24, 2013
I meet many people who have lots of interest and want to learn how to get started flipping houses. Many of them seem to want to do their twelfth house flip before..
5 Reasons I’m Buying Less Fo
December 6, 2012
The following is a guest post from Holly Johnson. Holly is a 32-year-old wife, mother of two, and frugal lifestyle enthusiast. She blogs about saving money, frugal habits, and what..
The Secret to Selling Your Hou
October 15, 2012
No doubt, one of the most exciting parts of a house flip is selling. It’s the combination of months of hard work, dedicated most of your free time, and closely following st..
Fostering a Pet Can Make You R
September 24, 2012
When we decide to bring a pet into our homes, we should be willing to accept all the responsibilities and rewards that accompany it. Whether you’re a dog, cat, or exotic pet pers..
Mistakes to Avoid When Buying
August 6, 2012
The following is a guest post. If interested in submitting a post, please contact me. Author Bio: Jason is a financial advisor and Dave Ramsey-trained counsellor that blogs over a..
Pros and Cons To Investing In
June 6, 2012
The following is a guest post by Karl from WiseStockBuyer, a blog that teaches you how to how to buy stocks and grow your nest egg. Let's start with the positives.Great ..
Budgeting & Decision Maki
April 25, 2012
Setting financial goals can help you achieve the dream of living a debt free and stress free life. If you would really want to stop living paycheck to paycheck, you will have to th..
The Psychological Benefits of
March 12, 2012
Rick who blogs at Invest In 2012 is honored to be featured here as a guest blogger! As media has shown us, the rich don’t necessarily live happier than the poor. I..