Investing is arguably the most complicated and intimidating part of money management. And years like this one don’t make it seem any easier! To invest successfully, it’s important to control what you can and let go of the rest. Consider your answers to the following questions, each one of which focuses on a key investing […]
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Three Ways to Deal With a Volatile Stock Market
If you have money in the stock market, you’ve probably noticed things have gotten a little bumpy. Here are some suggestions for handling the rough ride. 1. Take a deep breath When it comes to money — and plenty of other things — the emotional extremes of fear and greed can get the best of […]
Profitable Ideas: Five-Word Financial Advice, Credit Score Essentials, and More
A weekly roundup of some of the more interesting and helpful personal finance articles I’ve read recently. Simple financial advice for new grads (Motley Fool). See what advice various money experts came up with—using just five words. What goes into your credit score and how to raise it (CBS Money Watch). It’s one of the […]
The Essentials of Investing
Investing is arguably the most challenging and intimidating topic within personal finance. There’s a lot to know and the terminology can be confusing. To lower the fear factor and cut through the confusion, here are some of the investing essentials. Get In The Game There’s a financial force in the world so powerful that Einstein […]
The Most Important Key to Investing Success
Do you know what separates the great investors from the lousy ones? Do the greats just have a knack for picking winning stocks? Do they have access to information that mere mortal investors don’t? Actually, the key to investing success is much more boring sounding. It’s making sure you choose the right asset allocation. What […]