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Category: Investing
Just Cause a Rich Person Does It Doesn’t Mean You Should
Millionaires don’t look at money the same way you do. You should keep that in mind when taking their advice.
Getting Your Kids in the Investing Game
Set your children up for a strong financial future by teaching them how to invest.
Change Is a Good Thing
The only constant is change. How will you embrace it?
Ignore the Markets; Stay Invested
One of the worst things you can do when the market takes a dip (or a dive) is to immediately pull your money out. While it may seem logical–why lose any more money–it’s almost always the wrong move. Taking money out during a downturn makes it incredibly difficult to take advantage of the eventual upturn….
Going It Alone Investing? Be Smart About It
Thanks to technology, it’s easy to become an investor these days. All you need is Internet access and a device and you can open a brokerage account. Such ease can be exciting and make one feel as though they have more control over their finances and future. However, it can also be dangerous. The ability…
The Stock Market is Emotional. That Doesn’t Mean You Have to Be
If you’ve been investing in the stock market over the years, then you’ve probably heard–and seen–that the stock market moves based on emotion. Things such as societal movements, politics, or financial predictions can force movements in the market to happen. This is also what makes the stock market–and other associated markets–unpredictable. If you don’t understand…
No, the Stock Market Makes No Sense.
It’s confusing. In the same day, it was announced that the U.S. economy has officially been in a recession since February 2020 and that U.S. stocks had managed to erase all the losses for 2020. You’re probably wondering the same thing I am. How does that make sense? I’m not going to get into the…
Investing is Based on Luck; Diversification Helps
I’ve touted the importance of diversification here in many posts over the past few years. While it may seem like diversification is the cure-all for any portfolio, I should remind you that regardless of whether you diversify or not, investing is still a risky endeavor that way more often than not involves a lot of…
Scratching a “Risk” Itch
As I’ve mentioned in the past, investing can be a great way to grow your nest egg. With a good understanding of your risk appetite and your goals–both long-term and short-term–you can make investment decisions that can put your money to work for you. However, making cautious investment decisions can seem boring at times, especially…