Learn how to ALWAYS buy stocks LOW with DOLLAR COST AVERAGING and Index Mutual Funds. An Early Lesson From My Dad My parents were really smart about money and wanted to pass on their financial education to me. So when I was in my early 20’s, my dad started teaching me his business.
Don’t be nervous about investment risks. There are risks or possible negative outcomes in nearly everything you do. You might lose your job, have a huge unplanned bill or medical expense, or an automobile accident. You may undoubtedly buy the wrong sized shoes or clothes, your children might get sick or you might crack a tooth while eating something. In investing, some risks are apparent and obvious, while others may be hidden from your view, no matter how much time you spend managing your in…
I advocate the Valuation-Informed Indexing Model for understanding how stock investing works. This is the model rooted in the research of Yale Economics Professor Robert Shiller. It is similar to the far more popular Buy-and-Hold Model in all respects but one — Valuation-Informed Indexers believe that risk increases with increases in valuations and that investors thus must adjust their stock allocations in response to big valuation shifts to have any hope of keeping their risk profiles consta…
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.
“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”?
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.
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.
Learn how too many index fund investing choices actually hurt you. Use the paradox of choice to simplify your investing strategy.