Here’s the thing. Some stuff that happens is ok for me. Like a stock market drop. I don’t actively wish for it to go down like this. But I’m not sad when it does. And that makes me feel bad. In case you haven’t been paying attention, the last week has been pretty much a …
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Updated January 1, 2020 I’ve turned a taxable investment account into my emergency fund. There are a couple of things that I “know” as someone who writes about personal finance for my “job.” I’m not supposed to be using a taxable investment account until my tax-advantaged retirement accounts are maxed out. And my emergency fund …
If you’re looking for a straightforward explanation of investing — and how to make it work in your life — Money for the Rest of Us is for you. I’m a huge proponent of making investing accessible for more folks. That’s exactly what my friend David Stein does in his book Money for the Rest …
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I’m not into active trading. In fact, I’m all about indexing. I’m the world’s most boring investor. However, I’ve had some questions about trading recently. So I’ve put together this little guide to trading. Current market volatility has many would-be investors skeptical about investing. Yet, the swings are simply part of the markets — ultimately …
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Too often, we as women neglect to invest in ourselves. It’s vital that you invest in your future. Here are three investments you should be making. In March 2016, the National Institute on Retirement Security released findings that indicate women are 80% more likely than men to live in poverty during retirement. For many of …
Ladies: 3 Essential Ways to Invest in Your Future Read More »
You might be surprised at how little it takes to invest. Here’s how to find the money to start investing. Every day I receive email questions from readers. Usually, I fire off a quick response and move on. Sometimes, though, I get a number of questions that are very similar. Recently, the subject of investing …
