Per reader request, I am starting a series on investing. As the blog continues, I will eventually get to more advanced concepts such as buying on margin, how to evaluate an investment, etc. For now, I want to start with the basic building blocks of market investing. The first two … [Read more...] about Investing Series: Understanding Stocks
Finance Fridays
What the heck is a REIT??
THIS PAGE CONTAINS ONE REFERRAL LINK. PLEASE READ MY DISCLOSURE FOR MORE INFO. There are many reasons people invest in real estate. Some may believe it’s the fastest way to grow their portfolios. Others want to diversify their investments. Still others might not want to invest … [Read more...] about What the heck is a REIT??
The Fiduciary Rule Starts Today!
On today’s Finance Friday, I’m going to go a bit wonky. Normally, I would give a lot of background information explaining a topic, and then maybe a little bit on what it means in the real world. Today I’m going to do the opposite, because something important is happening in the … [Read more...] about The Fiduciary Rule Starts Today!
Introduction to Dividends
(I know I'm publishing this on Saturday, not Friday. It was set to post on Friday, but then evil computer gremlins attacked. It's a little late and I apologize for that. Hopefully you will learn something new and that will make up for the delay) With some stocks, you pay a price … [Read more...] about Introduction to Dividends
The Dreaded Budget
What is a Budget? A budget is simply a list of your expected income and expenses. Used in advance, a budget allows you to plan out how you will spend your money for the coming week/month/year. This means you assign a purpose for your money ahead of time, (hopefully) eliminating … [Read more...] about The Dreaded Budget