Tag: investing

Money 101: Fun and Interactive Ways to Teach Kids about Personal Finance

In today’s world, it’s essential to have a good grasp of personal finance. By instilling healthy money habits in your children from an early age, you can help them avoid financial pitfalls later in life. But let’s face it; talking to kids about money can be challenging. It’s essential to make teaching personal finance fun and engaging.

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Investing for Good: How to Make a Positive Impact with Your Money

Investing is not just about making money, it’s about making a positive impact on the world. Investing in companies that have a positive impact on society and the environment can be rewarding both financially and personally. If you’re interested in investing for good, this post is for you. 

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Achieving Financial Freedom: Strategies to Accumulate Assets and Diminish Liabilities

Money is something that concerns us all, and financial freedom is something that many of us aspire to achieve. Financial freedom means having enough money to cover all your expenses without having to worry about income. It also means having the ability to make choices without being overly constrained by money. However, achieving financial freedom can be a daunting task. 

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Investing in the Future: Money Advice for 20 Year-Olds (and You!)

When you’re in your 20s, it can be difficult to think about saving for retirement or investing in the future. With so many opportunities to spend money on experiences and material possessions, it’s tempting to put off thinking about long-term financial planning. However, the truth is that the earlier you start planning for your financial future, the better off you will be in the long run. Investing in your 20s can help you build a strong foundation for your financial future and set you on a path towards financial freedom.

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Unleash Your Inner Financial Rock Star: 5 Ways to Motivate Yourself

Managing your finances can be a daunting task, especially if you’re not naturally inclined to numbers. However, it’s crucial to take control of your financial future in order to live a comfortable and happy life. Whether you’re trying to save for a big purchase, pay off debt, or just want to feel more secure about your financial situation, motivation is key.

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Breaking the Cycle: How to Avoid Rationalizing Your Way into Debt

Debt is a common problem that many people face. It can be difficult to avoid falling into debt, especially when you rationalize your spending habits. Rationalization is a common defense mechanism that we all use to justify our actions, even when they’re not in our best interest. This can be especially dangerous when it comes to spending money. It’s important to break the cycle of rationalizing your way into debt and take control of your financial situation. 

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Unlocking Financial Freedom: Embracing the Power of Passive Income

The idea of financial freedom is a dream for many people. The ability to live the life you want without worrying about money is something that most of us aspire to. One way to achieve financial freedom is by embracing the power of passive income. Passive income is money earned without actively working for it. It can come in many forms, such as rental income, dividends from stocks, and royalties from creative works. By building multiple sources of passive income, you can create a steady stream of money that requires little to no effort on your part. 

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The Basics – Active Versus Passive Investing

Stock_trends_-_Up_and_DownInvesting in the stock market can be broadly divided into two major categories, either Active or Passive investing. These approaches are polar opposite in approaches, and so have distinct advantages and disadvantages. Continue Reading

Free Stock Trades – LOYAL3

dollar-yellowIn a previous post I wrote about using Betterment to get into investing in an automated way without having to pay for trades with the ETFs that they invest in. Well, what happens if you want to invest in certain stocks for various reasons, such as the ones you like have great dividends or that you see tremendous value or potential for growth? Well, I have found one place that allows you to buy and sell a select group of shares for free, which is pretty fantastic. This investing site is Continue Reading

Betterment – Avoid the Stock Transaction Fees

dollar-big-greenI have recently discovered an investment site, which looks pretty interesting especially for beginners in terms of its ease of use and simplicity. The site is Betterment, which is an investment broker and registered investment adviser, and which has a half a million dollar SIPC insurance guarantee on the balance of each individual’s account, in case of fraud or closure. What looks particularly interesting is that if you use Betterment, Continue Reading