Investing | Money Counselor

Dividend Portfolio Update

Nov 7, 2017 by Kurt

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.

Are Rising Rates Good?

Sep 20, 2017 by Kurt

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!

Investment Types—for Newbies

Jul 12, 2017 by Kurt

You know you should be investing, but don’t know where or how to start. Well, start here. 🙂

Fossil Fuel Is Dead

Jun 14, 2017 by Kurt

Let’s discuss: Investors with a time horizon of more than 5 years should avoid fossil fuel-related companies, mutual funds, and ETFs.

IRS May Have Your Money!

Mar 6, 2017 by Kurt

The IRS says it owes about $1 BILLION in total to an estimated 1 million taxpayers. Are you one?

Why I Love Capital Gains (and ...

Feb 23, 2017 by Kurt

What’s the best thing about capital gains? The income tax you don’t pay on them!

Why the Trump Bump?

Dec 27, 2016 by Kurt

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?