Over the past 5 years, gold has been valued as low as $800 per ounce and has been valued at record highs upwards of $1,800. At this moment, gold is taking a dive and is nearing the $1,300 mark. So, is it time to buy gold? Or should you wait for a lower low before [...]
Step By Step Investing For Beginners
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The #1 question I get asked over and over again is – how do I get started investing, especially if I have no knowledge of investing at all? Maybe you want to save for retirement? Maybe you want to watch your money grow? Anyone can start investing, but it can be hard to learn how [...]
Simple Ways to Find Extra Cash to Invest
Sometimes finding money to invest can happen by simply not spending it. It’s an obvious solution to saving, but many of us still overlook a few simple areas where we could save a few dollars. So for those of you making excuses as to why you don’t have any money to get started investing, here [...]
The American’s Guide to ISAs in the UK
When you hear about ISAs in the UK, your first question is most likely, “What does ISA stand for?” It’s fairly simple actually. And ISA is an Individual Savings Account. ISAs are quite handy for those that are interested in paying fewer taxes because that’s exactly one of their benefits. If you have you money [...]
Does Book Value Matter When You Invest?
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Last week’s end of May sell-off in anticipation of possible interest rate changes by the Fed has made for some interesting investment opportunities. When people panic-sell, they don’t think about the true value of investing – instead, they are looking to lock-in a profit or avoid losing a little bit of cash. But long term investors should [...]
How to Make Investing Fun!
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How would you react if I told you that for the next 2 hours, we were going to watch a documentary on Investing 101? I imagine that most of you wouldn’t be all that excited. In fact, some of you might already be clawing and scratching your way to the nearest exit to avoid the [...]
Reader Question: What Personal Finance Software Do You Recommend?
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One of the most common questions I get is what personal finance software do I recommend. Last week, James asked me about it so I decided to post about what I’m currently using and why I decided to use it. Personal finance software is a tough question – it’s very personal and needs to be [...]
Is College Worth the Investment?
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While the thought of incurring student loan debt makes many prospective students reconsider pursuing post-secondary education, the impact of a degree still outpaces the pain of loan debt on future financial well-being. A college degree represents as sound investment future earnings. The financial return over a lifetime makes an undergraduate education the a sound investment. [...]
Happy Memorial Day 2013
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Happy Memorial Day 2013! Today is the day that we remember the men and women who died while serving in the United States Armed Forces. Don’t let this be too somber of a day. The fact that there are millions of bloggers around the world sharing their personal opinions about whatever they care about is [...]
Great Ways To Advertise College And University Events
Unfortunately, when it comes to events, it is not always a case of build it and they will come. Sometimes, people need a push in the right direction and this comes in the form of advertising; advertise it and they are much more likely to come. Just ask yourself the old saying – if a [...]
Make Money Selling Software You Use
We’re all looking for ways to make money these days right? Sure, we can earn money in our regular jobs during the day, but what if there is extra that could be made in the evening hours? And, what if you could develop a passive income with your evening venture? Let me tell you that [...]
Simple Steps to Build Your Nest Egg
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With the fluctuating economy over the last decade, many people are still feeling insecure about saving. After all, many people lost hundreds or thousands of dollars when the American market crash brought down global markets. Building a nest egg early in life can help cover unexpected expenses years down the road and can ensure a [...]
Beyond Stock: Creative Ways to Own a Company
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What do you think of when you hear the words, “own a company”? For me, this means that I developed an idea, researched the need within the general market, confirmed the need, and then actually went through with the idea of starting my own company. I now have an actual company, perhaps even with employees, [...]
Debt Management Plans – The Basics
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Managing your money carefully and effectively has rarely been more necessary or more challenging than it is today. More people than ever seem to be struggling with insurmountable debts and if you’re one of them – the single most important thing to do is to face up to your problem as soon as you possibly [...]
How to Save Money
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Everyone should be thinking about saving. There is really no way for us to determine how the future would turn out, that’s why it is best to have something set aside in case things become difficult. If you are earning money right now, make sure that a portion of what you earn is dedicated to [...]
How Working Abroad Furthers Your Career Back Home
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‘What do I want to go all the way over there for?’ —it’s a question that many people ask at the thought of working overseas. Daunting as the prospect may be, go with it and you’ll be making a major, worthwhile investment in your career. That’s because you’ll have done more than just flew out [...]
