The Biggest Benefits Of A Stock Market Meltdown
A stock market melt down is no fun, but there are some positives one can look forward to.
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Once The Money Is Gone Your Tolerance For BS Disappears
Some of you don’t believe me that it’s better to retire in a bear market, when all is in shambles, than in a bull market. I, for one, found it very hard to quit the money when times were good. I was always suffering from the “one more year syndrome.” Seriously, as soon as my
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A Bond Yield Table Makes It Clear Which Duration You Must Choose
Let me share what a bond yield table is, how to read it, and what bond duration you must choose. Hopefully, everybody has been building a CD Step Stool or a Bond Step Stool (not a ladder). A Step Stool is the smarter approach because the short end of the yield curve has been rising
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Who Should Get A Black Card? Probably Not You!
Here are the best rewards credit cards for your review. I’ve spent dozens of hours analyzing the best cash back and sign-up bonuses today. There once was a time I was rich, but never famous as I traveled internationally four times a year for business. Each destination hosted loads of other folks who wanted to
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What Should I Do Before Quitting My Job? 15 Things To Consider
Are you wondering: What should I do before quitting my job? You’re in the right place because I “quit” my job in 2012 and have never been back! Whether you are a millennial with ADD or a parent going through a mid-life crisis, it’s natural to want to do something new after a while. I
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2019 S&P 500 Price Targets By Wall Street Strategists Are Mostly Bullish
There’s a lot of uncertainty as we head into 2019. The Fed is expected to raise rates another two to four times. We’ve got a slowing housing market thanks to rising rates, rising inventory, and lower overall affordability. We also have constant geopolitical risk that never seems to go away. As investors, we must properly
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States That Don’t Tax Social Security Benefits
Did you know that 41 states currently do not tax Social Security benefits? Both Missouri and Nebraska decided to stop taxing Social Security benefits in 2024. Now that you know, it behooves all of us to retire to states with fantastic weather, great food, and amazing scenery when it’s time to collect Social Security! Taxes and ever-rising
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How Rising Interest Rates Affect REIT Price Performance: Not As Bad As You Think
As I was reviewing the performance of my once healthy investment portfolio, I found a couple standouts: Omega Healthcare Investors (OHI) and Realty Income Corporation (O). Let’s take a look at how rising interest rates affect REIT price performance. It’s not as bad as you think. I knew my REITs were performing well. But I
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The Sad Demise Of RealtyShares: What’s Next, Alternatives, And Lessons
When I found out RealtyShares was closing its doors to new investors on Nov 7, 2018, I was shocked and saddened. Given they are based in San Francisco, I had met multiple people from RealtyShares since mid-2016 and developed some good relationships. I feel terrible for the people who will no longer have jobs as
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The Cost Of A Top MBA Program Is Now Absurdly High
As an MBA holder from UC Berkeley, I should be very pro-business school. But after seeing the latest tuition figures compiled by US News & World Report, I cannot in good conscience recommend getting an MBA full-time today if you are paying full price. Only if you are already rich, screwed up massively in college,
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