Smallivy
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The Small Investor
http://smallivy.wordpress.com/
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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An Open Letter To Newsweek (and Time, and All Other 20th Century News...
Dear Newsweek, You may have noticed your subscriber base dropping off over the last fifteen years or so. In fact, you’ve probably noticed this trend since the... Read more
Posted on 14 December 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Want to Be a Millionaire? Manage Your Cash Flow
Growing wealthy is actually quite simple. While a high income can certainly help one become wealthy faster, most people with high incomes are still a paycheck... Read more
Posted on 12 December 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
How Much Do You Need To Save for Retirement?
Saving for retirement seems like a daunting task. It is a combination of preparing for something that is a long ways away and a seemingly insurmountable task. Read more
Posted on 09 December 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Some Big Winners and Big Losers in My Portfolio
I’ve had some spectacular winners and equally spectacular losers in my personal portfolio this year as we wrap up the final couple of weeks of 2014. Read more
Posted on 07 December 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Not Making the Income You Want? Maybe You’re Being Selfish.
Somehow people who do well in a free enterprise system have been made out to be greedy and selfish people. We have images of Ebenezer Scrooge, Mr. Burns, JR... Read more
Posted on 06 December 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Don’t Let Taxes Drive Your Financial Decisions
It is really odd how people let taxes have such a massive impact on their financial decisions. People will flock to the stores for a sales tax holiday even... Read more
Posted on 04 December 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
The SmallIvy Book of Investing Now Available on Kindle
I’m excited to announce that the SmallIvy Book of Investing, Book 1: Investing to Become Wealthy is now available on Kindle. Click here for more information:... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
The American Dream is There for All
If you are living in the United States of America, no matter your zip code, you have an opportunity that people in many other parts of the world would give... Read more
Posted on 02 December 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Some Big Tech Companies Are Looking Strong
Dear SmallIvy, Love your website for small and beginners. Are you planning on investing in Alibaba? I have about 100,000 and would like to get in on Baba. what... Read more
Posted on 29 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Are Blue-Chip Companies Good Investments When Approaching Retirement?
Dear SmallIvy, I am 59 years old and believe that I need to “catch” up some to have a comfortable retirement. I have been contributing $23,000/year to retiremen... Read more
Posted on 27 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Playing Catch-Up With Retirement Investing
Dear SmallIvy, Hi, thank you for this blog. I am 53 and have always “lived for today” and seriously regret it. The only debt I have is a mortgage which will be... Read more
Posted on 25 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
What is the Best Way to Invest Graduation Money
Dear SmallIvy, My daughter – she is 18 has received about $2500 for graduation money. What is the best way to invest it? She is all set for college – have 529... Read more
Posted on 23 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Why No One Will Every Win A Million Dollars on “Deal, Or No Deal”
No one will ever win a million dollars on the game show, “Deal, or no Deal.” I make this statement with certainty because to do so would require a very odd... Read more
Posted on 21 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Ways to Save on Mortgage Interest and Pay Your Home Off Early
We paid off our mortgage about two years ago, leaving us mortgage free with a about six years to go before the first child heads off to college. Read more
Posted on 19 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
The Sacrifices of Growing Wealthy
I recently read a post comparing a “normal person” who gets student loans, car loans, home loans, and runs up credit cards and a more fiscally responsible perso... Read more
Posted on 17 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
My Experience Investing in a Start-Up Company, Part 3
(This is the third part in a series which starts here.) So in the early 2000′s, having sold some of my shares of Virtra Systems and created a “free... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
Can McDonald’s Pay $15 Per Hour?
smallivy:Since we’re seeing the issue of a “living wage” heating up again, here’s a reblog of a post from a year and a half ago that explains why you cannot... Read more
Posted on 15 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
My Experience Investing in a Start-Up Company, Part 2
(This is the second post in a series on my experiences investing in a start-up company. See the previous post for the start of the story. Read more
Posted on 13 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
My Experience Investing in a Start-Up Company
Investing in a start-up company can be the way to turn a little money into a lot of money. By getting in right at the beginning you can get a significant... Read more
Posted on 11 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE -
A Simple Way to Pay for College Without Student Loans
If you’re in a family of four and making $40,000 per year, chances are good that your children will get grants that will not need to be repaid. Read more
Posted on 09 November 2014 BUSINESS, FINANCE