Investing

The ABCs of Successful Investing

by Darren May 22, 2013

You know about the ABCs. They represent the basics of any subject that you must master in order to move forward in that subject. Without the ABCs, you won’t succeed. Did you know that when it comes to your investing, there are ABCs as well? In other words, if you don’t have a firm grasp on the following [...]

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How to Invest for Income

by Kevin March 13, 2013

With the stock market moving once again into record territory, maybe it’s time to wonder if this represents a solid continuation of the bull market that’s been in place since 2009, or if it means that a reversal is in store. Though it isn’t fashionable to say that stocks are affected by price levels, it [...]

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How the Time Value of Money Can Help You Build Wealth

by Darren October 18, 2012
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Would you rather have $100,000 today, or $100,000 ten years from now? This should be a no-brainer: why wait? Having the money now gives you more options. You can either: Spend it now, or Invest it now for the future What would happen if you invested it for the future? How much would you have? Here’s one [...]

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The Gift That Keeps on Growing: Betterment Gift Registry

by Tim September 17, 2012
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One of my favorite online investment companies (Betterment) just launched a feature called Betterment Gifts.  It’s a way for you to set up an online gift registry that others can contribute to.  The best part about the gift registry is that your account is invested just like your other Betterment goals, so it’s able to [...]

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What Is Dividend Investing?

by Tim August 15, 2012
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Smart dividend investing can lead to a lifetime of financial support. The idealistic example of a person receiving a monthly income in the mail in the form of dividend checks is enticing, but most people have no idea where to even start when it comes to dividends. People who want to be successful dividend investors [...]

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3 Traits of Millionaires in the Making

by Darren August 3, 2012
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Do you want to become a millionaire one day? If so, are you on track to reach your goal? Would you like to know how you can tell if you are? In the best-selling book The Millionaire Next Door, authors Thomas Stanley and William Danko profiled traits of the wealthy. Let’s take a look at [...]

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Is Silver a Good Investment?

by Timothy Artisan July 13, 2012
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Investors are beginning to find they like having control over their investments. In the wake of the Great Recession, many of the large banks have been unable to repair the broken trust between themselves and their former investors. These investors are finding ways to take control by using the vast amounts of information available over [...]

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Simplify Your Investing with the Permanent Portfolio

by Darren June 6, 2012
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I’ve written about an easy way to become a millionaire before. With that method you need to have a long-term view to ride the occasional large losses along with the gains in the stock market – but it’s definitely a valid way to invest. The challenge, however, is that a lot of people may not [...]

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How to Add 5 Years to Your Life and $63,000 to Your Bank Account

by Darren May 21, 2012
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What would you do if you could easily add 5 years to your life, and over $63,000 to your bank account? Would you spend more quality time to develop a deeper relationship with your children? Would you pursue another degree to increase your earning power? Would you go on a dream vacation to a part of [...]

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What is an ETF?

by John April 27, 2012
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You’ve probably heard the term “ETF” before, but what does it mean? More importantly, how does one use ETFs within their investment portfolio? Let’s explore ETFs and see if they’re right for you. What is an ETF exactly? An ETF is an “exchange-traded fund.” This means that it is an investment fund traded on stock [...]

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