September 2009
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What Funds To Buy?
So, I spent a little time in my last post harping on the advantages of buying index funds. Let’s say you’re convinced. That’s great, but what do you actually buy? What are the best index funds? There isn’t any one right answer, but I can help lead you to where you want to be. Read on, oh reader…
Let’s cut to the chase: if you’re short on time, and...
The Great Investment Lie
When it comes to investing, many people have been lied to. Investing isn’t about getting rich. It’s about keeping your money safe, and growing it for the future. This may seem like a surprise, but if you have dreams of getting rich in the stock market, it is time to give those up and focus on a more sensible approach.
While we would all like to be one of these big shot stock...
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Why Index Funds Are Sexy
Let’s face it, index funds have a bit of a reputation for being boring. After all, if everything goes absolutely perfectly, your portfolio performance for an index fund will be…precisely the same as the market return, less expenses. Not quite as exciting as playing the futures market now, is it?
While it’s true that you won’t enthrall your party guests with stories of...
Penny Stocks Won't Make You Rich
Penny stocks may seem like a good idea on paper. Buy a stock for five cents, watch it go up to twenty cents. Wow! You just quadrupled your investment. Very cool. Why not rush out there and sign up for a penny stock broker today?
The reason you shouldn’t do this is because penny stocks are a BAD INVESTMENT, plain and simple. While they seem great on paper, penny stocks suffer from...
Investing The Stock Market: A Rant
People really get this wrong.
The stock market isn’t here to bring you fabulous riches and wealth. That’s what your job/business/trust fund is for. The stock market is simply there to help you preserve your wealth. That’s it. I’m sick and tired of people trying to pull all of these crazy get rich quick schemes with the stock market. How about spending your time...