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The Small Investor
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A blog providing investing techniques and wealth building strategies. This site is designed in particular for those in the middle class who would like to become wealthy. Also provides some analysis of economic theories and policy as it relates to wealth creation and quality of life.
LATEST ARTICLES ( 1004 )
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Not Saving for College? Really?
In a recent Money poll, it was revealed that 68% of people with college-bound children had saved less than $10,000 for college for their kids. 38% had saved... Read more
Posted on 18 May 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
The Cost of Obamacare
I was talking to a gentleman today who works part-time as a professor at a local community college. He also spends part-time running a local non-profit. Read more
Posted on 15 May 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Can You Really Take from the Rich?
It sounds really simple. Some people have a lot of money. Most other people do not. But we live in a Democracy (OK, a representative Republic), so all we need t... Read more
Posted on 11 May 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Free Soup!
You may be throwing out a great side to a meal or even a light lunch and not even know it. It comes with those rotisserie chickens you buy at the grocery store... Read more
Posted on 09 May 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Financial Tips Every Young Adult Should Know
Because my son is a Boy Scout, I spend a night a week at a Boy Scout meeting, usually talking to the other parents or maybe playing a card or board game while... Read more
Posted on 06 May 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
A Response to the Me-ternity Leave Columnist
In her article in the New York Post, “I Want to Have All of the Perks of Maternity Leave – Without Having Any Kids,” Meghann Foye talks about how she felt it wa... Read more
Posted on 01 May 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
So What Are You Doing by Raising the Minimum Wage?
McKiosk? It really seems simple. People need more money, so you just require that they get paid more. You say that it costs about a $15 per hour job to live in... Read more
Posted on 29 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Make Your Money Last in Retirement
In this series we’ve talked about how to handle your money in retirement. As stated in the first post, there are three competing concerns when managing money... Read more
Posted on 28 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Managing Your Money in Retirement. Part 2: Growth Assets
As stated in the previous post, there are three competing concerns when managing money in retirement. These are: To generate enough income for expenses. Read more
Posted on 24 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Managing Your Money in Retirement. Part 1: Income Assets
Managing your money in retirement can be very difficult. There are three competing concerns: To generate enough income for expenses. Read more
Posted on 23 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Have Some Respect for the 401K
The 401k plan is every worker’s path to a worry-free retirement. It is far better than pension plans. It is infinitely better than Social Security. Read more
Posted on 20 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
It’s Tax Day – Thank Your Boss
In a speech in New York Hillary Clinton slammed the Sanders “free college for all” plan because it would mean that even Donald Trump’s children would have... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Buy Your First Stock with $2,000
The first thing you should do when starting a new job is to open a 401K account if you can. (If not, there are probably other, similar options such as a 403b... Read more
Posted on 15 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Get Some Plastic Out of Your Life to Improve Your Finances
You’re probably thinking this is a post explaining how using your credit cards less will cause you to save more money. Certainly using credit less (or not at... Read more
Posted on 12 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Select Your First Stock Or Invest with $2,000
Dear Smallivy, Ask Small Ivy In your 4th February 2013 you wrote: “If you are willing to learn to invest in individual stocks, $2000 is enough to buy... Read more
Posted on 09 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Never File Taxes Again
“Come and Take It” Flag from Revolutionary War How would you like to never need to file taxes again? Never save a receipt. Never worry about making a... Read more
Posted on 08 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
If You’re Going to Take the Risk and Buy Individual Stocks, Buy More
Today’s post is a repeat of a popular post. I wanted to give those new to the blog a chance to read it. One of the best pieces of advice I ever got in a book... Read more
Posted on 04 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Perfecting Pancakes
OK, so why is a finance blog writing about cooking? Well, one of the biggest drains on a family income is eating out. Even buying prepackaged meals is... Read more
Posted on 02 April 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How to Tame Your Credit Cards
Generally, credit cards and personal finance don’t mix. There are many reasons: Credit cards allow you to get into debt. Credit cards have usurious interest... Read more
Posted on 29 March 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Should You Buy Dividend Paying Stocks?
In stock investing, it really all comes down to dividends. Either dividends that the companies you own currently pay, or dividends they may pay in the future. Read more
Posted on 26 March 2016 BUSINESS, FINANCE