Use Paradox of Choice to Invest in Index Funds
Learn how too many index fund investing choices actually hurt you. Use the paradox of choice to simplify your investing strategy.
Should I Invest in Bonds Even Though I Might Lose Money?
I don’t know about the bonds. Experts say put money in bonds. I’m still almost 100 percent stocks although the market is getting high enough where I’m thinking about taking some profits. I know I should have some bonds in my portfolio, but the rates are still near record lows. Should I still invest in bonds, knowing there’s a decent chance I will lose money over the short to intermediate term?
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Save Money and Time With a Small Yard
Save Money with a Budget Renovation Project We just bought a condo with a small yard (Actually, we bought it
LAS VEGAS VACATION TIPS
BEST TIP: Look for coupon books everywhere to get deals on souvenirs, meals, attractions, and shows! Sign up for players cards (at customer service desks in each casino) for more comps and promotions. We got $40 free cash when we signed up at the Paris. That reduced our buffet charge for brunch from $65 down to $25 for the four of us.
Can You Believe Internet Personal Finance Advice?
Personally, I’m sick of the crap that’s filling my inbox telling me how to get wealthy. If the sender has not achieved financial independence, why should I listen to him or her?
WHY I DON'T WANT A SMART PHONE, TABLET, or eREADER
There’s a plethora of writing about how more stuff leads to more work. Get something new, first figure out how it works, then maintain it, and finally, fix it when it breaks.
Occupy Wall Street; Is it Funded by George Soros?
It’s taken me awhile to wrap my head around the objective of the Wall Street Protests. And I’m not the only financial blogger questioning the protests. Lazy Man and Money wanted someone to explain the protests to him. I get that there is high unemployment and even though we bailed out the banks, there are still a lot of folks who can’t pay their mortgages or refinance at a lower rate. But what exactly and specifically do the protesters want Wall Street to Do?
WHAT A WASTE OF MONEY; Is This You?
I am 99% certain these two are headed for the car, where in lieu of putting on their coats, they will crank up the heat. These are the same folks who are too lazy to walk into the fast food joint and would rather wait 15 minutes in a long line, motor running, for their hamburger and fries.
A Sneak Peak; Inside Barbara Friedberg’s Personal Portfolio-Part 3
The Friedberg Family Portfolio Today (For informational purposes only) “Of course. I favor passive investing for most investors, because markets