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• The Beauty of the US – Everyone Has an Equal Chance

  

  I was thinking the other day about what it would be like to go out on your own, a few hundred dollars in your pocket, and try to make it in the world. Read more

  Posted on 21 January 2018 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• How to Start Out on Your Own

  

  My son, who is a junior in high school, asked me tonight if I could talk to a friend of his who was a senior and who was going to be leaving his house soon and... Read more

  Posted on 19 January 2018 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Become a Lazy Investor

  

  You don’t want to be a lazy worker since you’ll never see your income rise and you’ll be the first person laid off if you aren’t fired outright. You don’t want... Read more

  Posted on 16 January 2018 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Become An Owner Instead of a Worker

  

  When we’re young, we trade our health for money. We work long hours. We lift heavy things and wear down our tendons. We spend hours typing or doing other... Read more

  Posted on 13 January 2018 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Building a Retirement Portfolio with Mutual Funds

  

  This is part of a series of posts for an online class on how to use your investments to fund your retirement. To find other posts in the series, select the... Read more

  Posted on 12 January 2018 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Are Working Women Choosing the Wrong Guys?

  

  Traditionally women sought out guys to marry who showed that they could earn money and provide for a comfortable lifestyle. Looks and personality were also... Read more

  Posted on 08 January 2018 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• If You’re Buying a Single Stock, Don’t Buy Apple

  

  One issue when people decide to start single stock investing in that they choose stocks that they know. Back in the 1980’s, people would have picked McDonald’s... Read more

  Posted on 06 January 2018 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Why Should You Buy Individual Stocks Instead of Just Buying Mutual Funds?

  

  The Bogleheads’ Guide to Investing is truly a great book and one that you should read if you want to get involved in investing and to improve your financial lif... Read more

  Posted on 01 January 2018 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Spreading A Little Christmas Cheer!

  

  The Surprise Millionaires A donor leaves a $200,000 check in a little red kettle in the Twin Cities but has asked to remain anonymous. Read more

  Posted on 31 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• How Many Shares Should You Buy?

  

  The Small Investor One of the best pieces of advice I ever got in a book came from J.D. Spooner’s Do You Want To Make Money Or Would You Rather Fool Around ? Read more

  Posted on 30 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Retirement Investing Choices: Annuities

  

  This is part of a series of posts for an online class on how to use your investments to fund your retirement. To find other posts in the series, select the... Read more

  Posted on 29 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• What Are Growth and Value Funds?

  

  This is part of a series of posts for an online class on how to use your investments to fund your retirement. To find other posts in the series, select the... Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• How Inflation Affects the Stock Market

  The Small Investor How does inflation affect the stock market? Inflation is probably the last thing on people’s minds right now. Read more

  Posted on 26 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Are You Ready for Your Tree Fall?

  

  Most people are able to cover their day-to-day expenses. They pay their rent or their mortgage. They make their car payments. They have plenty of food to eat an... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• How to Evaluate Mutual Funds and ETFs

  

  This is part of a series of posts for an online class on how to use your investments to fund your retirement. To find other posts in the series, select the... Read more

  Posted on 23 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Making the Most with $2,000 in Investing

  

  So let’s say that you have $2,000 and are looking for somewhere to invest. Here is a commentary on the matter from four years ago that I wanted to revive. Enjoy... Read more

  Posted on 20 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Mutual Funds, Index Funds, and ETFs (Oh, My!)

  

  This is part of a series of posts for an online class on how to use your investments to fund your retirement. To find other posts in the series, select the... Read more

  Posted on 18 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• An Update on The Kiosks Are Here!

  

  About a year ago I wrote the post below after seeing an ordering kiosk in a McDonalds down in Alabama. I was in our Hardees last night, and they now also have... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• Stocks, Bonds, and REITs

  

  This is part of a series of posts for an online class on how to use your investments to fund your retirement. To find other posts in the series, select the... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE

• How to Handle A Large Inheritance in a Marriage

  A great post from a couple of years back – still applicable today. The Small Investor Receiving a large inheritance is supposed to be a blessing, but in some... Read more

  Posted on 16 December 2017 BUSINESS, FINANCE