Let’s learn how a structure note works. In CD Investment Alternatives, I touch upon structured notes as a potential CD replacement. Structured notes are riskier than CDs given CDs have a $250,000 FDIC guarantee per individual. That said, it looks like there is some interest in structured notes based upon the comments. Let me first […]
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Bonds don’t get as much love as stocks because they are considered boring. It’s hard to get rich quick off a bond. But it is possible to see a quick windfall if you pick the right high-flying stock. Despite the lack of sexiness in bonds, if you’re serious about achieving financial independence or are already
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The decision to contribute to a 401k or invest in an after-tax brokerage account is a dilemma that will be solved in this post. As someone who has built up millions in both accounts, there are some key considerations you need to make. The great thing about a 401k is that you are contributing witth
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Your money strength is key towards building great wealth. The stronger your money strength, the greater your chance of becoming a millionaire. For years I worked hard for my money. I’d get into work before the sun came up and leave work after the sun set every day. The pressure to generate revenue was immense
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Don’t fight inflation. It will beat you with a stick. Ride inflation by investing so you can beat it instead. Investing is the key to long term wealth. Inflation acts as a tailwind for your investment growth. I’m afraid there are a lot of anti-real estate people out there who are missing a crucial economic paradox that will
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When you’re young, you spend time accumulating wealth. When you’re old, you should spend time protecting wealth. Building a CD step stool to protect a portion of your wealth is a smart way to go. A CD step stool is when you buy CDs or Treasury bonds with only up to two-year durations. Multi-millionaires go
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After a brutal sell-off in March 2020 and the correction in early 2022, we should really ask ourselves: Do we really own any of our wealth? When trillions of dollars of wealth can disappear in a matter of days, maybe not. Now that the stock market has rebounded, it really is time to spend more
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I love people who are loyal. They stick with you through good times and bad. Unfortunately, when it comes to business, loyalty is dead. Firms will spit you out at a moment’s notice. Banks just move on to the next win once they’ve got you as a customer. This is why you shouldn’t be afraid
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I’m always looking for a buy signal for stocks. In my opinion, one of the best buy signals for stocks is when the S&P 500 yield is greater than the 10-year Treasury bond yield. At the time of this update, this buy signal is flashing green. The reason why I prefer owning real estate and
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Arbitrage is the practice of taking advantage of a price difference between two or more assets or markets, and profiting until the price difference disappears. Recognizing arbitrage opportunities is one of the easiest ways to make money. Being able to recognize and then take advantage of kinks in the system will be one of your greatest
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