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There are a lot of different ways to save money… and because of the current state of our economy now-a-days we are hearing more and more money saving tips on main stream media. The tips commonly addressed by the media are solid, but today I would like to challenge you to take your frugal living [...]

Many businesses are suffering as this recession prolongs. As a business owner, you may be looking for ways to improve your cash flow and ultimately the profitability of your business. Unfortunately, many people stop short at the income versus expenses equation and never dig deeper — resulting in missed opportunities. In this article, I will [...]

Defining a good goal is hard enough in itself, but people still fail even with well thought out SMART goals. Why? The answer is simple: they fail to turn these goals into actions. Generally, a goal is broad and hard to identify practical ways to achieve it. To transform your goals into practical actions is [...]

In this Ask The Expert With Larry Swedroe article, Erin from Working for Financial Freedom wants to learn more about contribution limit for Roth 401k.  She also wants to know if and how she should split her investment between traditional 401k and Roth 401(k).  Here’s the question from Erin:
Is there a limit to how much [...]

Reverse mortgages are one way senior homeowners who are 62 years and older may be able to tap the home equity.  A reverse mortgage gives the homeowner money they need without having to leave the house and without having to repay the loan until the owner dies, the home is sold, or the house is [...]

Most taxes are pretty simple to understand.  The more you earn the more you pay.  But in the investment world, it can be far more complicated than that.  Despite the massive losses in the market this year, many mutual fund investments are expected to pay capital gain distributions. The last time I checked, nobody likes [...]

The DOW is down at 8,000 level from its peak at 14,000 level.  The daily ups and downs is so extreme that the index can move over 100 points in just a few minutes.  This can make any investor — new or experienced — nervous and doubtful.

Should I get out of the stock market?
Should I [...]

With the current housing market meltdown, it’s hard to think about investing in real estate. Moreover, the current tight credit market and lack of cash makes it even harder to buy an investment property even if you want to. This is where REIT comes in. Personally, I think it’s an attractive investment option regardless of [...]

First, let me start off by saying that there are several advantages of investing in mutual funds and I do use mutual funds in my portfolios.  However, there are several disadvantages of investing in mutual funds that may not be obvious to new investors.  In this article, I’ll review some of the problems with mutual [...]

Investing in the stock market is a risky business if you don’t know what you’re doing.  Even if you do, it’s possible to lose a lot of money — e.g., Bear Stearns, Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, etc.  Personally, I have moved away from individual stock picking for many years now, and embrace investing mechanics that [...]