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PASSIVE INCOME; FACT OR FICTION-Part 2

Written on September 28, 2010 by Barb in bond, investing, make money, parents, stocks

This 2 part series will uncover the pros and cons of some popular “passive income strategies.” Part 1 explored making money on line. Today learn whether investing in real estate, stocks, and bonds is a sure fire method of “easy and passive money.”

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PASSIVE INCOME; FACT OR FICTION-Part 1

Written on September 26, 2010 by Barb in career, make money, wealth

You have the opportunity to provide a product or service, sell, and profit from that product. The market will let you know whether it’s worthwhile or not (pro or con).

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INSPIRING WEEK-END READING

Written on September 23, 2010 by Barb in life, personal finance

Here are some of the articles I’ve been reading this week. I LOVE LEARNING and there is so much FREE information on line that I want to share some of my favs. This week, there is NO THEME, just articles that inspired me. And although learning is great, don’t forget entertainment. Being entertained relaxes and recharges! Which ones speak to you?

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The Secret to Amazing Life Success

Written on September 21, 2010 by Barb in goal setting, life, parents, Uncategorized

What does ACTION mean? What if I fail? What if I make a wrong decision? The path to failure is paved with those types of questions….. because, those questions will PROHIBIT YOU FROM STARTING.

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Who Wants a Free MP3 Player?

Written on September 19, 2010 by Barb in make money, wealth

Imagine, you can buy, for just $99 the secret to being #1 on google, or how to sell on-line (even if you don’t know how to use a computer). Sounds amazing doesn’t it? Read on and learn……

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CAN PERSONAL FINANCE CREATE WORLD PEACE?

Written on September 16, 2010 by Barb in life, make money, saving

EXCITING NEWS: I was selected to deliver a national training in San Francisco this November entitled: Personal Finance Solutions for Busy Mental Health Professionals. This 3 hour workshop includes material from my upcoming eBook. Stay tuned to get first crack at the NEW EBOOK. And it’s FREE to my readers. “Science can lift people out…

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A Sneak Peak; Inside Barbara Friedberg’s Personal Portfolio-Part 3

Written on September 14, 2010 by Barb in asset allocation, bond, investing, mutual funds, stocks

The Friedberg Family Portfolio Today (For informational purposes only) “Of course. I favor passive investing for most investors, because markets are amazingly successful devices for incorporating information into stock prices.” Merton Miller I love it when an economist espouses my opinion! Short and sweet; this quote is the premise of the Friedberg personal portfolio. In…

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THE INVESTMENT ANSWER; Behind the Cover

Written on September 11, 2010 by Barb in goal setting, investing, life, wealth

Dan Goldie and Gordon Murray wrote a brief, yet comprehensive guide to investing which covers all the major investing decisions in only 66 pages. After being asked to review the book, I became interested in the background of the authors, both accomplished in their respective investing fields. Furthermore, Goldie, a retired professional tennis player, engaged in a sport that was close to my heart.

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A Sneak Peak; Inside Barbara Friedberg’s Personal Portfolio-Part 2

Written on September 9, 2010 by Barb in bond, investing, mutual funds, saving, stocks, Yakezie

In the first article of this series, I talked about my investing FEARS. As I continued to invest, my interest and confidence in investing grew. I took advantage of the opportunity to contribute to the 403(B) retirement account, through my job as a Career Counselor & Student Employment Administrator.

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A Sneak Peak; Inside Barbara Friedberg’s Personal Portfolio-Part 1

Written on September 7, 2010 by Barb in bond, carnival, investing, stocks, Yakezie

Although my investment portfolio went up and down, I got used to the volatility. I was still afraid of “losing it all,” but learned through study, that if I diversified my assets, the ups and downs of my portfolio would even out. I didn’t know it at the time, but my RISK TOLERANCE was governing my investment decisions.

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