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• Create Your Own Index Fund

  

  Index funds have become the go-to for many investors and for good reasons. They’re easy to buy and sell, they’re really inexpensive with very low fees, and can... Read more

  Posted on 18 July 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• The Simple Math of Growing Wealthy

  

  The math behind finances can seem daunting. Things like compound interest, PE ratio, and loan-to-value ratio may be foreign terms that you cannot quite wrap you... Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Why Property Rights Matter

  

  For those businesses being forced to close, this is a government taking. The government is taking something of value (a successful business) for the benefit... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Why I’m for Equality, Not Equity

  

  Recently, there have been calls by various leftist groups for equity. I am a big fan of equality, where everyone gets equal opportunities. Read more

  Posted on 21 June 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• How Safe and Profitable Are Individual Stocks

  

  Dear SmallIvy: Burning Question: I am trying to learn about Stocks etc. I purchased 2 shares of Warner Music Group yesterday through Robinhood, an app I... Read more

  Posted on 07 June 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Rebalancing with Individual Stocks

  

  A way to increase your returns when you invest through mutual funds is to periodically rebalance. This is where once or twice a year you sell off shares in fund... Read more

  Posted on 23 May 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Bob’s Pizza

  

  For those businesses being forced to close, this is a government taking. The government is taking something of value (a successful business) for the benefit... Read more

  Posted on 09 May 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Why Business Owners Should Be Reimbursed for COVID-19 Losses

  

  For those businesses being forced to close, this is a government taking. The government is taking something of value (a successful business) for the benefit... Read more

  Posted on 18 April 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Beware the Fool’s Rally

  

  Like many of you, I’m hopeful that the rally we’ve seen over the last couple of weeks will hold and we’re on the road to recovery and new highs, maybe before th... Read more

  Posted on 11 April 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• How Do I Enter an Order for a Stock?

  

  So you’ve pulled together a few thousand dollars, opened a brokerage account, and done some research to find the stock that you wish to purchase. Read more

  Posted on 04 April 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Now is Not the Time to Cut Spending (Much)

  

  During normal times, I would be advising people to look for ways to cut spending and shave a bit of money from their monthly budgets in order to free up a littl... Read more

  Posted on 26 March 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Possible Economic Scenarios with the Current Market Drop

  

  The stock market has been thrown for a loop with government feet on the economy’s throat all around the world. Businesses are being forced to close their doors... Read more

  Posted on 22 March 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Buying Stocks in a Falling Market

  

  One of the most dangerous times to buy stocks is during a rapidly falling market. It is during these times when prices become entirely irrational. Read more

  Posted on 21 March 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• PE Ratio Investing – A Quick Way to Get Skin in the Game

  

  Today we have a guest post by the PE Tracker Team on PE Ratio Investing. This is one of the fundamental indicators used by value investors to determine if a... Read more

  Posted on 11 March 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Why You Should Put "Hold Your Nose" Funds in Your 401k

  

  I’m sure you’ve done this: You’re going through your 401k statement or looking through the funds on your 401k firm’s website and you notice that some have done... Read more

  Posted on 16 February 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Stop! Don't Max Out Your Retirement Plan

  

  A common practice I see today is people maxing out their 401k plan contributions. One example is an individual who made $70,000 saying that he was putting 26% o... Read more

  Posted on 09 February 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Why Socialism Leads to Dictators

  

  There is a strong movement in the US and other first-world countries that have traditionally been economically free to move towards socialism. Read more

  Posted on 02 February 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• What You'll Need to File Taxes on Your Investing

  

  This is easily my least favorite time of year: tax season. It isn’t that I mind paying for the goods and services that I use. (I’m not that big a fan of forced... Read more

  Posted on 25 January 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Let's Talk About Socialism

  

  I was having an interesting tweet talk (would this be a twalk?) with a Canadian about socialism when I realized that we were talking about totally different... Read more

  Posted on 18 January 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Things Young Adults Should Do When They Leave Home for Their Helicopter Parents

  

  Cell phones are great and let us keep in touch like never before. But for many parents they have become leashes to help them monitor and control their children. Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2020 BUSINESS, FINANCE