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- August 11, 2021
- by Michael
Wall Street Bets and Speculation vs Investing
You won’t know what the heck is going on if you try to read WSB like a normal person. Here is a glossary of terms to help you decipher the jargon in WSB.
- August 11, 2021
- by Michael
Wall Street Bets and Speculation vs Investing
You won’t know what the heck is going on if you try to read WSB like a normal person. Here is a glossary of terms to help you decipher the jargon in WSB.
- August 2, 2021
- by Michael
How Your Budget Compares to the Average
Most budgets are missing a key category - savings and debt reduction. Read on for how to use this fact to build out a sizable retirement.
- July 9, 2021
- by Michael
Stock Market Returns by Decade
Graphs of stock and bond returns by decade from 1930 - present, based on three different asset allocations (100% stocks, 50/50 each, and 100% bonds). The returns are often widely different from the average.
- June 25, 2021
- by Angela
Business vs Personal Bank Accounts for Freelancers?
Will be necessary to open a business bank account? In this post we explain all the information regarding personal vs business bank accounts for freelancers.
- February 26, 2021
- by Ashley
How to Dispute an Error on Your Credit Report
If you notice a blemish on your credit report that doesn’t belong to you, you might be wondering how to dispute the error on your credit report. Fortunately, there are several institutions in place designed …
- December 28, 2020
- by Michael
What is a Target Date Fund?
A target date fund is a retirement fund that automatically reduces risk the closer you are to retirement.
- November 8, 2020
- by Ashley
Advanced Financial Terms
Here are a few advanced financial terms that you should know along your way to mastering your money.
- August 4, 2020
- by Ashley
16 Basic Financial Terms for Managing Money
Getting good at managing your finances and budget requires knowing a few key concepts. We set up the following list of introductory money related concepts to help you get started on your financial journey.
- April 3, 2020
- by Michael
Is It Better to Pay Off Your Mortgage or Invest?
It is important to strike a balance between paying off debt and investing. However, it can be difficult to discern what the best option is. In this post I will discuss the tradeoffs between paying …
- August 21, 2019
- by Michael
The Inverted Yield Curve and How Well It Predicts a Recession
A description of yield curves, what it means when they invert, and a table of historical yield curve inversions with associated market tops and recessions.
- June 28, 2019
- by Michael
Is Lump Sum Versus Dollar Cost Averaging Better?
Let’s say you have $12,000 cash to invest in the markets. What is the best way to deploy that money - all at once or spread out over time? It depends on your risk tolerance. …
- June 14, 2019
- by Emily
How Asset Allocation Is Related to Net Worth and Risk
Do you know what your net worth is, where it is allocated, and how much risk you are carrying? This post shows how three families with very different asset allocations fare over a five year …
- May 7, 2019
- by Ashley
Negotiation Tactics That Can Boost Your Financial Security
Do you lack negotiation skills and assertiveness? If so then car dealerships, employers and loan sharks want to work with you! You are leaving money on the table and lining their pockets by not sharpening …
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