Financial Investing

Here you will find posts and articles on investing in stocks, mutual funds, IRA’s etc.

Investing Wisely: An Introduction to Mutual Funds Part 4: Glossary of Terms

The final installment of the series Investing Wisely: An Introduction to Mutual Funds is a glossary of terms. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - July 28, 2009 at 8:11 am

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Investing Wisely: An Introduction to Mutual Funds Part 3: Avoiding the Pitfalls

If you decide to invest in mutual funds, be sure to obtain as much information about the fund before you invest. And don’t make assumptions about the soundness of the fund based solely on its past performance or its name. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - July 27, 2009 at 6:46 pm

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Investing Wisely: An Introduction to Mutual Funds Part 2: Factors to Consider and Evaluate

Thinking about your long-term investment strategies and tolerance for risk can help you decide what type of fund is best suited for you. But you should also consider the effect that fees and taxes will have on your returns over time. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - July 27, 2009 at 5:52 am

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Investing Wisely: An Introduction to Mutual Funds Part 1: How Mutual Funds Work

Over the past decade, American investors increasingly have turned to mutual funds to save for retirement and other financial goals. Mutual funds can offer the advantages of diversification and professional management. But, as with other investment choices, investing in mutual funds involves risk. And fees and taxes will diminish a fund’s returns. It pays to understand both the upsides and the downsides of mutual fund investing and how to choose products that match your goals and tolerance for risk. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - July 26, 2009 at 11:02 am

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Automating Your Financial Plan to Succeed

David Bach the “Automatic Millionaire” has a very good article on why it’s important to automate your financial plan. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - July 16, 2009 at 11:04 am

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What is Passive Income and Why You Want It

As an individual the number of hours you can work and the amout of revenue you as an individual can generate is finite. To break that barrier you need to generate passive income. In this article I will explain passive income and provide examples of three types of passive income. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - July 16, 2009 at 10:36 am

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Free Financial Preparation Kit

Patelco Credit Union has a free Financial Preparation Kit. It’s an Adobe Acrobat form where you write down all your important financial information. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - July 13, 2009 at 8:44 pm

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14 Components of a Strong Financial Plan

Becoming a millionaire requires planning, it’s not going to happen by accident. You’re going to need a plan that will put you on the road to becoming a millionaire. In this post I’ll go over what Dave Ramsey recommends are the major components of a healthy financial plan. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - July 6, 2009 at 6:33 pm

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Can You Become a No-Sweat Millionaire

Becoming a millionaire doesn’t require a lot of sweat if you ask Brian O’Reilly. Mr. O’ Reilly is destined to become a millionaire by the time he is forty. His story should be an inspiration to those who want to become a millionaire, but don’t want to work up a sweat doing it. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - June 14, 2009 at 7:43 pm

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Money Management Skills For A New Millenium

4 Reasons why it is so hard to manage your money today and what to do about it.

Have you ever noticed how personal money management has a feel of dieting to it? Not only is there the challenge of knowing what method will work for you, but more significantly, what method will bring a long-term, sustainable, satisfying lifestyle change for you. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - June 2, 2009 at 10:50 pm

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Personal Finance Primer

The subject of personal finance is very broad, but as a beginning, I would like to discuss what I consider the foundations of personal finance: Security, Stability, Growth and Protection & Management. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - May 19, 2009 at 9:10 pm

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The Miracle of Compound Interest

Albert Einstein was once asked what he thought was the most powerful force in the universe. He answered: Compound Interest! Now, I would have thought that Albert Einstein would have considered things other than money. But, when you take another look at it, he may be right. At least, he may have suggested the thing that most of us would like to have. Read more…

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Posted by Roger - May 19, 2009 at 12:38 am

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