One of the main reasons why I’ve turned more cautious on stocks is due to a growing number of extended lockdowns around the country. However, investing is all about beating expectations. I had been secretly hoping most of the country would reopen by June 15, after roughly three months of staying at home. Unfortunately, in […]
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In order to raise a family in an expensive coastal city like San Francisco or New York, you may now have to make roughly $350,000 a year. Shocking, I know! But inflation is a killer for families who have to pay for housing, private school tuition, college tuition, healthcare, food and more. You can certainly
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You’ve learned about the 20 best cities to buy real estate in America. Now let’s look at the 20 worst cities to own investment property in America. Buying real estate is a big commitment whether it’s your primary residence or a rental property. You want to make sure you’re buying a gem, not a lemon,
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Here are my thoughts on stocks post a big rebound. The S&P 500 fell by 32% from peak to trough in March 2020. Today, the S&P 500 is at a record-high. Here were my thoughts about stocks during the most uncertain time period of the pandemic. Ultimately, I was able to call the bottom of
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The average daily percent move of the stock market has increased over time. The reason for the increase in stock market volatility is mainly due to technology and the speed in which information moves and trades are executed. In the past, information moved more slowly, thereby affecting stock prices more slowly. Today, it’s much more
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Nicole Dieker is a freelance writer, editor, and teacher. Her work is regularly published at Lifehacker, Bankrate, and numerous other sites. She encourages all of us to plan for your financial independence future while living in the present. This post helps you figure out how to work towards a financial goal that’s several years away while understanding that
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Are you wondering whether to sell or continue renting out your home? I had this same dilemma of sell or rent out my home back in 2016. In the end, I decided to keep my rental property to build more passive income. Things are strange now with many people buying a home during the coronavirus
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COVID-19 lockdowns and social distancing guidelines have put many people in a financial crunch. Whether they are furloughed workers navigating unemployment or small business owners unable to operate, the lack of savings has exposed many people. There will be many financial lessons to learn as the pandemic subsides, but in the meantime, having money to
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Before corona (BC), our family of four had everything planned out. We were going to lead a simple, early-retirement lifestyle in the San Francisco Bay Area. Our three-year-old son would attend preschool during the day while my wife and I would take care of our baby daughter. During my free-time, I would write on Financial
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As an Asian American with children, I’m often wondering why are Asians ignored by the media, research institutions, and politicians? Asians make up roughly 7% of the American population in 2024 and earn the highest income among all races. Instead of ignoring Asians, the media, research institutes, and politicians should focus more on Asians. Asians,
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