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Why I Don’t Invest In Individual Stocks Anymore – Here’s a Better Way to Invest

I Don’t Invest in Individual Stocks Because I’m Smart and a Lazy Investor According to Warren Buffett, Chairman, Berkshire Hathaway: (220) “Most institutional and individual investors will find the best way to own common stock is through an index fund that charges minimal fees. Those following this path are sure to beat the net results [after fees and expenses] delivered by the great majority of investment professionals.” 1996- Shareholder Letter (sourced from IFA.com/quotes/) Over the past s…

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Invest and Beat the Pros - Perfect Holiday Gift for You or a Friend

Invest and Beat the Pros – Learn the Simple Steps to Create an Investment Portfolio

Perfect Wealth Building Guide with Investing Are you worried about your financial future? Would you like a method to set up your finances for success now, and financial security in the future? Do you fell like you lack time and knowledge to manage your money? Here’s how you’ll benefit and what you’ll learn from this investing blueprint (from back cover): The index fund investing approach that helps you reach your financial goals. Enough investing knowledge to create your own investment strate…

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Mitzi Perdue relates the Opera Carmen to Investing

What the Opera Carmen Teaches About Investing and Behavioral Biases

I received a message in my inbox from Mitzi Perdue, author of How to Make Your Business Last, the widow of Frank Perdue and daughter of Ernest Henderson, co-founder of the Sheraton Hotel Chain. She wanted to share this story. Her tale is inspired by legendary hedge-fund Manager Roy Niederhoffer’s analysis of the opera Carmen and it’s lessons for investors. She synthesizes an analysis of Carmen, the opera written by George Bizet, and describes its behavioral economics and investing lessons. 

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8 easy ways to make money fast

8 Ways to Make Money Fast – Don’t Go Into Debt Over the Holidays

Easy Jobs to Get Now Do you need more money fast? Are you facing the holidays without enough savings? Are you considering borrowing or taking a quick payday loan? Instead of going for a payday loan, or racking up credit card debt, earn extra cash. Avoid the January financial hangover, by shoring up your finances now. You will thank yourself all year if you earn more money, now instead of going into debt over the holidays. You might be surprised how easy it is to make money fast.  Some of thes…

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How I learned about the stock market - 90 year S&P 500 returns.

How I Learned About the Stock Market – Lessons for Investors

Learn how saving, stock market investing, index funds, & staying the course builds wealth. How I Became an Avid Stock Market Investor At age 25, finally tasting adulthood, I wanted to get rich, or at least richer than I was. I loved the idea of becoming an adult, having my own apartment, job, money, and best of all, control. As I  began to accumulate a nest egg, from saving and a modest lifestyle (I loved that one room studio apartment!).  I wanted to learn to invest. I had some trepidation a…

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Avoid these common life insurance mistakes made by retirees.

5 Life Insurance Mistakes Retirees Make (That Cost Them Thousands)

As you’re dealing with life insurance in retirement, the wrong move can cost you thousands of dollars. …and unless you have a massive pension or other retirement accounts, those are mistakes you simply can’t afford. To help you make the right choice with your life insurance needs, here’s a list of the top life insurance mistakes retirees make and how to avoid them. 1. Retireees avoid life insurance entirely You might think you’re too old to get life insurance or it’s too expensive.

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How to buy bitcoin + other cryptocurrencies. Where to store your bitcoin + more.

How to Buy Bitcoin and Other Interesting Cryptocurrency Facts

Owning Bitcoin and other altcoins seems to be a daunting task but many people just need to take the first step. The first step is to simply choose to go ahead with it. Many people get hyped up about Bitcoin, create an account on an exchange and stop. They don’t make any other moves to accomplish the full step to purchase Bitcoins, Ethereum, Litecoins or any other cryptocurrencies. Then months pass by and they hear that their investment shot up 200%. That’s when the regret kicks in. The regret…

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How to Get Rich Without Winning the Lottery

Wealth Building Road Map; How to Get Rich-Without Winning the Lottery I’m pained every time I stop by the neighborhood drug store and see the folks scratching off the lottery tickets. You’re as likely to get rich “investing” in lottery tickets as you are to get killed by lightning. How to Get Rich Without Winning the Lottery will lead you on a step by step path to become a millionaire. The book is filled with actionable tips to slash costs and ways to build wealth automatically. Would you lik…

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Find out if stock markets are efficient or not. Can you beat market returns?

Are Stock Markets Efficient or Not?

Is the Stock Market Efficient or Not? Investing Question Answered Moneycone.com asked, “Are markets efficient or not?” After spending a few minutes thinking about how I would tackle this widely researched topic, I decided to do what any researcher would do, I went to google and typed in, “Are markets efficient or not?” 300 million responses later I am no less daunted. This question is one of the most widely debated investing questions. What is the Efficient Market Hypothesis? The efficient ma…

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