Dividend Portfolio Update
I’ve built a portfolio of relatively low-risk, high-dividend stocks that now generates enough cash to cover roughly one-third of our living expenses. That feels good.
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Are Rising Rates Good?
Rising interest rates generally reward savers and punish borrowers. But there are other, less obvious benefits. Guest post from Patty Moore of Working Mother Life!
read moreInvestment Types—for Newbies
You know you should be investing, but don’t know where or how to start. Well, start here. 🙂
read moreFossil Fuel Is Dead
Let’s discuss: Investors with a time horizon of more than 5 years should avoid fossil fuel-related companies, mutual funds, and ETFs.
read moreIRS May Have Your Money!
The IRS says it owes about $1 BILLION in total to an estimated 1 million taxpayers. Are you one?
read moreWhy I Love Capital Gains (and ...
What’s the best thing about capital gains? The income tax you don’t pay on them!
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Why the Trump Bump?
The S&P 500 is up 5.8% since U.S. Election Day. Do investors love Trump so much, or might the reasons for the stock price run-up be a bit more complex?
read moreBonds’ Trump Thump
Bonds lost over $1 trillion in value on November 9-10. How has Trump’s surprise victory affected your investments?
read moreBuilding a Better Portfolio
Suggestions here from Joseph Hogue, CFA, on how to build a better investment portfolio—crucial to a secure retirement!
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