Category Archives: Investing

Dave Ramsey Falters in a Crummy Economy

Posted on December 3, 2008 by Guest Writer

By Maggie Ellis, guest writer I know many people who are followers of Dave Ramsey’s financial advice. Since the economy has tanked, it seems like I’m seeing even more people joining the Dave bandwagon, looking for a way out of … Continue reading →

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Recession Opportunities

Posted on November 20, 2008 by M. Beddingfield

Is this a recession or opportunity knocking? I’ve seen this question posed all over the media. A lot of the articles are aimed at higher income execs who work the stock markets. But I’m beginning to see front porch lights … Continue reading →

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The Bliss of Ignorance

Posted on October 20, 2008 by Jennifer Derrick

I have a friend who is, shall we say, “crunchy” (in the best sense of the word). She and her family eschew many modern conveniences such as dishwashers, fast food, and big box stores in favor of doing things the … Continue reading →

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Investment Properties for College Students

Posted on October 16, 2008 by David G. Mitchell

I was chatting with a neighbor – Mike — over the weekend. Mike’s daughter is a senior in high school and looking at a lot of different colleges. Mike is a successful dentist but he is still worried about the … Continue reading →

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What the Economic Crisis Means to You

Posted on October 11, 2008 by Joe Morgan

At any given time in your life you may find yourself in a financial situation not of your making. The recent credit crisis in America is a prime example. It is a uniquely perfect storm to be sure, the kind … Continue reading →

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Saving Money Can Be Social

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Jennifer Derrick

Why do many people opt to spend rather than save money? Because saving isn’t fun. It’s not as much fun as going to the movies, or out to eat, or to an amusement park. And why is that? Because many … Continue reading →

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Sitting on the Nest Egg

Posted on September 16, 2008 by David G. Mitchell

What I Know Among today’s financial headlines is the prediction that stocks will rise today because traders are optimistic about the Freddie and Fannie takeovers. The articles I read commonly noted this optimism, but none of them explained to me … Continue reading →

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Financial Lessons From Fantasy Football

Posted on September 12, 2008 by Shane C.

Our personal finances mirror many things in life, and fantasy football is no exception. Wittingly or not, we apply many of the same tactics to succeed in both. At the risk of using way too many football analogies in one … Continue reading →

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The Four Keys to a Successful Financial Future

Posted on September 11, 2008 by Jennifer Derrick

There are many things you can do to improve your finances. We talk a lot about the various ways to cut your spending and increase your savings, both big and small. All the options can be difficult to sort out. … Continue reading →

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Compound Interest – Personal Finance Fundamentals

Posted on September 7, 2008 by Jordan Lugar

I grew up hearing my dad say “Most people don’t know how money works.” He is a Certified Financial Planner, and while there were a few drawbacks growing up the son of a financial planner (no Gameboy or frivolous purchases … Continue reading →

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Passive vs Active Income: Are You Working For the Wrong Income?

Posted on August 31, 2008 by Joe Morgan

As children, we are often taught by our parents to do well in school, go to college and get a good job to succeed financially in life? We have all heard that being active and hard work will make us … Continue reading →

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Investing Hack: Why I bought $199 in Apple Stock Instead of a New Apple 3G iPhone

Posted on July 16, 2008 by S. Shugars

I’m a big fan of index funds because, quite frankly, I don’t know much about investing and I would rather spend my time doing other things than learning how to invest in individual companies. Warren Buffett agrees with me on … Continue reading →

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Books For Every Level of Financial Acumen

Posted on May 16, 2008 by Jennifer Derrick

I’m a huge fan of reading. I believe that reading, both fiction and non-fiction, is a great way to learn new things and be exposed to more than you typically see in your daily life. If you want to learn … Continue reading →

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What if Money Really Grew on Trees?

Posted on December 4, 2007 by Cortni Marrazzo

It’s an old saying: “Money doesn’t grow on trees.” But what if it did? What would that look like? Would everybody be rich and well taken care of due to readily available money? Or would we still end up with … Continue reading →

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What Spaghetti Can Teach Us About the Housing Market and Economy

Posted on December 3, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

By David John Marotta For the past seven years US markets have experienced the ripple effects of the tech sector’s correction in 2000. The latest waves have been in the slow decline of the housing market and, now, in the … Continue reading →

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Investment Policy Statement – Financial Dreams Need a Good Blueprint

Posted on November 30, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

By David John Marotta and Beth Anderson Nedelisky Would you be willing to give a contractor a blank check and no time limit to build your dream home? Beware of doing the same thing with your finances. Without a financial … Continue reading →

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How to Blend Index Funds

Posted on November 29, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

By David John Marotta I don’t favor stock-picking as the best way to meet your financial goals. But even if you favor index funds, as I do, that doesn’t mean you have to use them exclusively. You have probably heard … Continue reading →

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Is Putting a 20% Down Payment on a House Realistic?

Posted on November 23, 2007 by Cortni Marrazzo

I understand the argument behind the advice of putting at least a 20% down payment on a house purchase. No one wants to pay private mortgage insurance and the idea of getting two different loans to avoid it isn’t that … Continue reading →

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What the Rich Know and the Poor Don’t

Posted on November 19, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

By David John Marotta Financial planning is important, but it is never urgent. Most people fail to establish a financial plan because they fail to start planning. Some resolutions can be postponed, but for every six years that you delay … Continue reading →

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How to Buy a Car without Breaking the Bank

Posted on November 16, 2007 by Jeffrey Strain

By David John Marotta and Justin Harris Purchasing a car is the second biggest spending decision we face as consumers next to buying a home. Unlike real estate or an investment portfolio which appreciates, cars are rapidly depreciating assets. In … Continue reading →

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