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Posted on February 7, 2022January 14, 2022

Someday Is Today, and Today Is Almost Over

Are you waiting for “someday” to start saving and investing? Well here is a secret: someday is almost gone. Continue reading “Someday Is Today, and Today Is Almost Over”

Posted on January 31, 2022January 31, 2022

Sell! Sell! Sell! Buy! Buy! Buy!

Doesn’t it sometimes fell like we are in the middle of a circus ring with everyone screaming at us to do what they think is best? Like Sell everything now! to Buy everything now! Continue reading “Sell! Sell! Sell! Buy! Buy! Buy!”

Posted on January 24, 2022January 26, 2022

How Much Diversification Is Too Much?

We all have been told that Diversification is a Good Thing. Having investment in only one stock (or one company or one entity) is dangerous and highly risky. We are told: Don’t put all your eggs in one basket. We are told to spread out our risk. Continue reading “How Much Diversification Is Too Much?”

Posted on January 17, 2022January 18, 2022

Price Declines Are Fun

Why Do I Pay More Attention When Stock Prices Decline Than When They Rise? There’s a simple reason…. Continue reading “Price Declines Are Fun”

Posted on January 10, 2022February 6, 2022

Stock in Foreign Companies?

It is possible. In fact, it is often very easy. Continue reading “Stock in Foreign Companies?”

Posted on January 3, 2022January 2, 2022

A New Year! Time to Think About… RMDs!

Well yes, it is that time, again …. Continue reading “A New Year! Time to Think About… RMDs!”

Posted on December 27, 2021January 2, 2022

The End of the Year and the Beginning of the Year

It’s here again, the end-beginning pair. Continue reading “The End of the Year and the Beginning of the Year”

Posted on December 20, 2021April 20, 2025

RMD Deadline Approaches

The year is almost over. If you have not taken your RMD yet, do it quickly. Continue reading “RMD Deadline Approaches”

Posted on December 13, 2021January 5, 2023

Is It Best To Avoid Volatility?

Is volatility a necessary evil? Can we avoid it? Should we? Continue reading “Is It Best To Avoid Volatility?”

Posted on December 6, 2021November 6, 2021

Where To Draw The Line?

Once one finally has saved some money, how to allocate between savings and investing? Continue reading “Where To Draw The Line?”

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