The obvious question is — Given how hard it is to make good short-term predictions, how can it be that long-term predictions always work? I believe it is because investor emotion is not the primary influence on stock prices in the long term.
I was inspired by this vintage CNNMoney Side Hustle Series to discuss ways folks are adding to their income. In addition to ways to make extra cash, it seems my readers are really interested in “How to Get Rich,” as illustrated by the popularity of this Secrets of the Super Rich article. The ways to make extra cash are only limited by your imagination. People that amass wealth over their lives are regularly thinking about creative ways to make more money.
“Investing should be dull,” according to Nobel Prize winning economist Paul Samuelson. “Investing should be more like watching paint dry or grass grow. If you want excitement, take $800 and go to Las Vegas” Are you interested in a market beating approach with less volatility? Do you want a set it and forget it investment approach? Are you curious about a 3 fund portfolio that beat out “Yale U’s Unconventional” Lazy portfolio? If you answered yes to any of those questions, then you must check …
Best Investing Quotes and Investing & Money Links Have you ever been inspired by a quote? A quote may validate what you already know or a quote may give you an alternative way to look at life. There’s a reason why twitter and pinterest are filled with quotes. Quotes can inspire, connect, and educate us. These top 12 Investing Quotes don’t disappoint. Which are your favorite “best investing quotes”?
Make money creatively with ideas from The Penny Hoarder. Are you curious about how people make money online? Would you like a peek into wacky ways to pick up a few bucks here and there? You’ll get both with this in depth story about Kyle Taylor, a young man who went from nothing to running a successful online business, The Penny Hoarder.
Microeconomics Made Simple Book Review Why I Love Economics and You Should Too (Beer Included) Chapter One, “Maximizing Utility” begins with the global issue, how to obtain the greatest amount of life happiness given one’s limited resources. This chapter rapidly transitions to address the accusation that maximizing utility or happiness might be seen as selfish with the first subheading, “What about charity?” Not to imply that “happiness” is selfish, the authors explain how utility includes ma…
You could save thousands of dollars every year driving a clunker. And over time, that can build up to tens of thousands of dollars — and even more! Who knew? Don’t drive to impress. Invest.
Life is particularly challenging for new college graduates. Take a few positive steps and you can make it better!
Is Medical Marijuana the Investment of the Future? I saw a fascinating show on television about the benefits of medical marijuana. In fact, a young girl with up to 75 seizures per day found that a form of marijuana ameliorated her symptoms. Is pot investing for you?
Are We Due For Another Stock Market Crash? With the memories of the year 2,000 tech bubble bursting and subsequent stock market crash along with the more recent crash in 2008, many investors are worried when the next crash will hit. The S & P 500 has more than doubled since then. Investors’ are increasingly elated with their recent portfolio gains, and fearful of the future.