December 2008 Site and Net Worth Review (+6.54%)
Net Worth Review
The S&P 500 gained +0.8% in December and went from 896.24 to 903.25. But for a full year, the S&P 500 dropped -38.5% from 1468.36 to 903.25 — ouch! According to NetworthIQ, my net worth rose +3.44% and my net investable assets increased +6.54%.
Highlights
Home value actually went up slightly in December, but for [...]
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 [...]
The Ultimate Guide To Asset Allocation
Asset allocation is an investing a strategy for maximizing gains while minimizing risks in your investment portfolio. It involves diversifying your assets among different broad categories of investments, such as equity, fixed income, and money market, etc. By reducing your investment risks, you’re in a better position to meet your financial goals.
How Asset Allocation Works
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