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Investing

Considering ETF Investing and Mutual Funds

March 25, 2010

ETF investing is a very wise choice in a lot of circumstances, just be careful not to automatically discount mutual funds in favor of ETFs. A guest article from Neal Frankle, a.k.a. “The Wealth Pilgrim.”

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Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs)

March 16, 2010

Exchange Traded Funds are basically index funds that trade like individual stocks. They’re quite the rage in the investment industry right now. What are they and are they right for you? Let’s take a closer look…

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Lending Club Review – Peer to Peer Lending

February 16, 2010
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Is Lending Club right for you?

Peer to peer lending through Lending Club has been a real blessing to our family. We were able to use it to consolidate our credit card debt and auto loan debt at a lower interest rate with one fixed payment. We did all of this without using a questionable debt consolidation company.

Take matters into your own hands. Consolidate your high interest debt with Lending Club!

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SEP IRA – Contribution Limits and Deadlines

January 22, 2010
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The SEP-IRA is an IRA-based retirement plan where employers make tax-deductible contributions on behalf of employees. It is treated and behaves much like a Traditional IRA yet has many unique characteristics all its own. Discover SEP-IRA contribution limits, deadlines, and more here…

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The Need to Rethink Retirement

January 19, 2010
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Besides taking responsibility for our financial future by investing in 401(k)s, Roth IRAs, and all the other choices available, it’s time to rethink what financial retirement is. See how Flexo challenges us to “Rethink Retirement.”

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When Does Compound Interest Kick-in?

January 13, 2010
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Oftentimes piddly interest amounts earned can discourage investors and savers alike causing many to fore go saving altogether, opting instead to use their discretionary income on the here and now.

How can compound interest help us and how long will it take to “kick-in?”

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My Birth as an Investor

January 12, 2010
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I have begun investing. Yes I still have debt. No I have not abandoned my stance on debt reduction before investing. No I have not slowed my aggressive debt reduction strategy. So what gives? Come find out how and why I recently began investing while still in debt.

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3 Ways to Get Started Investing with $1,000 or Less

January 11, 2010
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People often ask me how to get started investing once they’ve paid off their high-interest debt. My usual answer: Open an IRA, and start building a diversified portfolio of low-cost index funds. Here are 3 ways for the beginner to get started with investing…

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Broker Debt Consolidation for Others – Dave Answered

January 4, 2010
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In case you haven’t heard, I am offering free debt help. Visit the Ask Matt Jabs page and fill in the form to ask your question… for free! Investment advice for Dave David V. asked: Matt, With the exception of my house in Michigan, I don’t have any outstanding debts. I refuse to invest in [...]

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High Return Investments for Low Income People – Oliva answered

January 2, 2010
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Olivia submitted a question concerning the best options for low-income investors. Here is my answer to her question…

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Traditional and Roth IRA Contribution Limits

December 30, 2009
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Continually updated information on Roth IRA contribution limits and Traditional IRA contribution limits for each subsequent tax and contribution year.

Now that you know how much and when to contribute, now you should focus on where to house your IRA.

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