Investment fees can wreck havoc on your wealth. Think bull in a china shop destruction. What’s worse is that it can happen without you even knowing. The fees seem small and insignificant while they drain your portfolio of its earning potential. In this article, we’ll look at just how costly investment fees can be and…
Your net worth, more than any other financial metric, gives you a window into your financial health. In one number you see the affects of every financial decision you’ve ever made. Here’s why its so important and how to track your net worth for free. I’m going to make a bold and controversial claim about…
It’s easier than ever to begin investing with a small amount of money. From stocks to real estate, it takes just a few minutes to create a diversified investment portfolio. The investing options have never been better. In this article, I’ll cover 11 easy ways to invest $1,000 for free. How to Invest $1,000 1….
In this article, we’re going to look at the differences between exchange traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. In past videos (check out my YouTube channel) I’ve mentioned that for long-term buy and hold investors, I don’t see any reason that we need to bother with ETFs. That’s sparked some emails and comments from folks…
The 4% rule is a rule of thumb that can help you figure out how much money you can spend each year in retirement without going broke. If you’re many years away from retirement, you can also use it to figure out just how much money you’ll need to retire. This article is the first…
Investors and analysts have fallen out of love with Warren Buffett. At least that’s the claim by some as reported by Business Insider. The story claims that Berkshire has suffered from “chronic underperformance.” A MarketWatch piece piled on, describing what it called a “vast underperformance.” Later the same article said Buffett is “profoundly underperforming” the…