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Bucket List: Financial Independence
on June 8, 2013
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Most people do not use all their skills at their place of work, so these other skills become hobbies. I am no exception. What I need to pursue these other dreams is financial independence, that is, decoupling my need to eat from my skill as as an artist.
“Different Directions” and “When Rates Rise” Market Commentary
on June 7, 2013
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The U.S. stock market rose in May, while most foreign markets declined. The yield of the 10-year Treasury note rose by 37 basis points, Meanwhile global bond markets were slammed.
Brain Trust: 100 Ivy League Business & Entrepreneurship Courses You Can Take for Free
on June 6, 2013
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Web-based MBA programs have become increasingly popular among working professionals, who are balancing work, school and other life obligations.
Recent Market Advances Fail to Overcome Mental Accounting
on June 5, 2013
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The S&P 500 has nearly doubled in the last four years. Yet many investors are left feeling more disillusioned with their investments than ever before. Some of this discontent can be combated by understanding the psychological effects of market volatility.
Four Reasons You Are Afraid of Investing
on June 4, 2013
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This kitten isn’t afraid of the markets. Be more like this kitten.
Are U.S. Stocks Overvalued?
on June 3, 2013
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“To answer that, it’s good to review key indicators, like the Shiller P/E ratio, and their recent history, experts say”
Government Officials Should Not Be Allowed to Plead the Fifth
on June 2, 2013
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Without public accountability, people are rightly suspicious that even the legitimate operations of government are corrupt.
Life Planning Edition – Wealth Management Carnival #13
on June 1, 2013
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Today’s Carnival covers a wide range of topics such as planning for your finances before college, what to do financially after college, how to think like the wealthy, and how to think about finances when one spouse doesn’t head to the office every day.
Should Gold Be Considered An Asset Class?
on May 30, 2013
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“The divergent claims about gold can be puzzling. How can a commodity that predominantly is either stored in a vault or gets formed into jewelry have so many stories spun around it?”
Making Peace with your Money Past
on May 29, 2013
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Money plays such a personal role in our lives that most people learn early on to keep their financial affairs a secret. These shadows promote many different varieties of financial pathologies and distress.
Do You Know What Your Appliances Cost You?
on May 28, 2013
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“Don’t air condition the outside” and “Turn the lights off when you leave a room” are often quoted as proverbs of energy savings, but the real savings is in several other appliances.
The Optimum Asset Allocation to Gold Is Always Zero
on May 26, 2013
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Fearful of monetary or societal failure, many hope that owning gold will bring them peace of mind.
Since 1979 The S&P 500 Grew 13.5 Times Greater Than The Price Of Gold
on May 26, 2013
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Investing $512 in the S&P 500 at the end of 1979 grew with reinvested dividends for a total return of $19,323.19.
For The Past 34 Years, Gold Has Just Kept Up With Inflation
on May 26, 2013
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On average gold keeps up with inflation, albeit with wild gyrations.
Over 11 Years Gold Rose Over Six-Fold
on May 26, 2013
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From $255.95 gold rose to $1,795.00 between 4/2/2001 and 11/8/2011.