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Warren Buffett’s Advice to His Heir’s is Wrong

Warren Buffett’s Advice to His Heirs Here’s Warren Buffett’s advice for investing – to his heir’s. It’s great advice – just not for you. “My advice to the trustee couldn’t be more simple: Put 10% of the cash in short-term government bonds and 90% in a very low-cost S&P 500 index fund. (I suggest Vanguard’s.) I believe the trust’s long-term results from this policy will be superior to those attained by most investors — whether pension funds, institutions or individuals — who employ high-fee ma…

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Become a Millionaire in One Step

“Get over yourself. Stop thinking that there’s a magical secret formula for making tons of money overnight, and that you can discover it because you’re smarter than any other investor out there. In fact, his suggestions seem to say, when it comes to getting rich, slow and steady wins the race.”~from “Warren Buffett’s Advice: Forget Get-Rich-Quick. Here’s How to Get Rich Slowly,” in Inc.com by Minda Zetlin You’ll read a lot of questionable stuff online about how to get rich or how to become a …

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5 Biggest Retirement Mistakes to Avoid

5 Retirement Mistakes to Avoid for a Glorious Future Often, people imagine their golden years to be among the most relaxing and enjoyable of their lives, with exciting getaways abroad and peaceful sunsets out on the porch. And while these are wonderful dreams to have, far too often people make mistakes in retirement that cost them the freedom that they spent a lifetime working towards. One positive thing that comes from these blunders is that it gives those preparing for retirement the opport…

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Is a 401k the Same as an IRA? 401k vs. IRA

401k vs. IRA vs. Roth IRA Retirement options can be overwhelming. Should you choose a 401k vs. IRA? What is a 401k anyway? What’s the difference between a traditional IRA and a Roth IRA? Putting aside money for retirement is a good strategy, but it’s important to use the right type of retirement savings account for your personal financial needs in order to make the most of your pre-retirement years. That’s why it’s a good idea to become familiar with the benefits of a 401k vs. IRA benefits. W…

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Definitive Guide to ETFs and Mutual funds

Mutual Funds vs Exchange Traded Funds – Which One’s For You?

The Definitive Guide to Mutual Funds vs. Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) By, Soumyadipta Basu Investors, you hear the terms mutual funds and exchange traded funds bandied about, but what do they mean, and what are their similarities and differences? Before comparing the two different kinds of funds lets first understand the fundamentals of mutual funds and exchange-traded funds and then you can figure out which one (or both) are best for you.

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Is Blogging Dead? How to Make Money With a Blog

Every few months someone comes and tells the world “Blogging is dead.” and yet many of us still make money with a blog. Blogging has been dead for at least 10 years now, since the early adopters started making money and then claiming it’s a done deal – you can’t create a profitable blog. And yet, every year, new bloggers appear on the ‘map’ and earn a good income. Is blogging really dead? Well, blogging as we knew it a decade ago is clearly gone. I remember that, back in 2006, when I started …

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Real Estate vs Stock Market – Which is the Best Investment?

Should I Invest in Real Estate or the Stock Market? By, Soumyadipta Basu Once you are on track with your primary financial goals such as retirement contributions and being debt free, except for your home mortgage, it’s time to embark on your next journey in the world of personal finance. Next, it’s time to think about about growing your wealth. While there are a few options of doing so, investing in real estate and the stock markets are the both popular and offer a high rate of return. For an…

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Wealth Secrets and Worries of the Super Rich

The super rich are both similar and different than you and me. Of course they have more money, but the super rich also have problems. Find out what matters to the super rich, their worries and money strategies that you can implement to build your wealth.

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Wondering whether you should invest in an IPO? Read this article first. IPOs are risky investments.

Should I Invest In An IPO?

Just Because You Can Invest in an IPO, Doesn’t Mean That You Should Sometimes it feels like the best time to invest in stocks is 50 years ago—not an encouraging thought for someone looking to get started investing in 2018! Since it seems like everything good is already too expensive to start investing in, you might wonder if you should invest in an IPO. An IPO, or an Initial Public Offering, is when a company first makes its stocks publicly available for purchase. This typically happens when …

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