Where is your money safe?
In this economic downturn, people are in constant fear of where their money is safe. We have banks failing, the stock market crashing, and the housing market at it’s knees. It seems like there is no safe place to put your money. I saw this great video from CBS which helps clear up a lot [...]
The REAL Economy vs the Financial Markets
A lot of people get some things confused and it causes an extra-ordinary and unnecessary amount of fear and stress. This is the differences between what is happening in the financial markets versus what is happening in the real economy which you are involved in.
The financial markets
The financial markets really only apply to those people [...]
Don’t stop 401K Contributions
I was listening to talk radio the other day and I heard an alarming report. Due to the economy, people all around the world are stopping contributions to their 401K program even if their employer matches a percentage. This has got to be the most idiotic thing I’ve heard of since… well, the presidential debates.
Don’t [...]
When should you start?
This is a big question. When should you start paying off debt? When should you start investing for retirement? When should you start saving for a house? In each of these cases, the answer is NOW!
The importance of starting young
I know it may seem obvious, but I’m hoping this post alone will give you the [...]
How To Handle a Down Market
A lot of people are wondering what to do in this market that we are in. “Recession” gets passed around all the time. The Wall Street Journal is always grim news. Houses are going into foreclosures. Everything seems awful.
What should we do?
Buy! Buy buy buy!
I’m telling you now… the best thing you should do is [...]
Awesome Investing Hack
I saw a really interesting article on SavingAdvice.com:
I don’t know a lot of things, but I do know when I see gadgets that I want. I really wanted to get the new Apple 3G iPhone, but I know if I can wait a few months, I will avoid the “early adopter premium” and can get [...]