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8 Saving Money Tips From Warren Buffett

8 Money Saving and Investing Strategies Inspired by Warren Buffett “Long ago, Ben Graham taught me that ‘Price is what you pay; value is what you get.’ Whether we’re talking about socks or stocks, I like buying quality merchandise when it is marked down.” ~Warren Buffet Letter to shareholders, 2008 Warren Buffett’s net worth is $72.1 billion dollars as of March 31, 2020, making him the third wealthiest person in the world, according to the Forbes 400 list. He is among the most successful inve…

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Fun Ways to Make More Money

8 Fun Ways to Make More Money – In the New Year

Making more money doesn’t need to be a drag. While typically people imagine “make more money” being another way of saying “get a second job, work 80 hours a week, and forget about having any fun,” that isn’t the best way to earn a little extra. As the saying goes, do something you enjoy and you’ll never work a day in your life. While there are many, many ways to make more money quickly (I can think of 26 ways right now!), I’m a big fan of making money off of my talents. Since I know what I’m …

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Investing & the Fed: How Will my Investments be Impacted?

The Fed and My Investments-Will They Go Up or Down? Whispers abound that the Fed intends to lower interest rates. Even a hint of declining interest rates can cause the stock market to rise. Learn about how interest rate movements can impact your investments. Investing is both science and art. One can do everything right and still watch their investments fall. That is because as much as we might  believe to the contrary, investors are not completely rational. Read any behavioral finance book a…

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Values and Money – Are Yours Money-Makers or Money-Losers?

Values and Money Impact Whether You’ll be Wealthy or Not “Values are the principles that guide you through every day, every task, and every encounter with another human being; even if you are unaware of what those values are.” By Richard Bolles in What Color is Your Parachute? In another lifetime, when I worked as a career counselor, Bolles work influenced me in many ways. His wisdom far surpasses the career field and invades every aspect of life. Values and money are inextricably intertwined…

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Best Way to Play the Lottery-You're going to be surprised

Best Way to Play the Lottery (You’re Not Going to Like it)

Playing the Lottery and Investing The lottery pot is the biggest it’s ever been. And lines are forming to buy a ticket. Yet, the best way to play the lottery is using another approach. After all, aren’t you playing the lottery to get rich? Here’s a way to get rich with a greater probability of success than playing the lottery.

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7 Secrets to Becoming a Millionaire – at Any Age

How To Become a Millionaire at any Age Conservative retirement estimates indicate that most people need at least a million dollars at retirement. This is a daunting number for sure, especially for people who didn’t begin saving at the ripe age of 16. Never fear! It’s not to late to start learning how to become a millionaire. Like any big goal, breaking it down into bite-sized steps makes it more attainable. And, you don’t need to earn big bucks to end up with a million dollars! There are stor…

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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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Buy and Hold – The Best Way to Succeed With Investing

Buy and Hold Investment Advice for Volatile Markets Get ready, I’m going to reveal the biggest investing secret. And it’s not a bunch of hooey, but based on research by Dalbar, a top investment research firm, findings from Standard and Poor’s research and other investment performance studies. If you think you know how to invest or if you’re a newbie investor, just starting out, you must heed this investment advice.

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Dollar cost averaging. Learn how to buy more shares when prices are lower and reduce your average price.

How to Buy Low and Sell High; Dollar Cost Averaging Tutorial

Part 5: Best Investing Method Series-How to Buy Low and Sell High “All of us would be better investors if we just made fewer decisions.” Daniel Kahneman (brainyquote) Welcome to Part 5, the final article in the Best Investing Method Series. The goal of this series is to show how simple smart investing is. The diversification strategy with asset classes is the closest approach the investor has to a “sure thing”. Not because you will never lose money, everyone loses money once in awhile, it is …

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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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