I first saw this post on Free Money Finance together with an interesting piece of information: the median American net worth is not even $69,000, down for the past few years due to the loss in house equity mainly. Most of this relative wealth is kept in the form of retirement accounts, real estate, and… Read more
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How Do Investments Stack Up Against Each Other?
You’ve lived frugally, earning more than you spend, and after a number of years, you have a significant amount in your savings account. You’re now ready to invest your money to multiply it. Alternatively, you’ve inherited money and rather than get a new house, you would like to use this money to build an investment… Read more
The pros and cons of property investment
Should you invest in property? The answer isn’t straightforward, as there are various advantages and drawbacks of property investment that you need to strongly consider before dipping your own toe into the water. Here is a run-down of some of the most notable plus and minus points. Pro: It is a fairly safe and non-volatile… Read more
How to make debt an investment rather than a financial burden
Debt is always perceived to be the enemy of personal financial progress; and any conventional financial advisor will advise you to keep off debt in your entire life. Much as that advice is logical in many aspects, especially for people who borrow without proper planning; it is still flawed in other aspects. The main… Read more
Smart forex investment through genuine and meaningful reviews
These days every individual needs to ensure that apart from regular income he/she also needs to have additional source of income or get their money invested into some financial plans where it can reap profit. A practical and smart financial planning always includes right investment where people may get regular returns and this is also… Read more
Raising chickens, another investment?
Happy Monday! Today I want to crunch the numbers about raising chickens. We have had laying hens for four months now, but it is still a bit early to tell how the first generation of chickens born in the property will fare. Today, I will look at what I know and maybe update in a… Read more
Is getting on the property ladder really an investment?
Buying a house is often considered a good move, with many people feeling a certain level of security and satisfaction when they take out their first mortgage. Of course, plunging into the world of real estate is both exciting and daunting, but is getting on the property ladder really an investment or could it cause… Read more
Diversifying with spread betting
As you know, I like to look at ways to diversify my investments, so that if something goes wrong with one, at least I have other eggs in other baskets. Today, let’s look at spread betting as a way to diversify. If you are not familiar with spread betting yet, it is a way of trading… Read more
Do or don’t? Buy some land in Guatemala City
I have had my eyes on a sweet piece of land lately, and as you may know, I have a bit of cash that I want to invest. About $100K already went into buying my share of the beach access on the 90 acres land development in the North, and doing some works on the… Read more
How to Buy & Take Profits in a Cyclical Bull Market
Over at Make Money Your Way, let’s welcome back Troy, who will talk about how to buy & take profits in a cyclical bull market. Click here to read more..
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