Adventures in Global Exchange Traded Funds
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Global exchange traded funds are not as complicated as the name implies. Below are some easy steps to creating a successful and profitable ETF portfolio. For anyone who is interested in any type of investing is it important first create and maintain a rainy day fund. This is 6 months of income placed into a [...]
The Influence of Foreign Oil on the American Economy
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Many people are calling for a new energy bill to be passed through congress. This is because of the new growth in the demand of transportation coupled with increase gas prices. The United States domestic oil production is slowly decreasing which means that the American public must depend more and more on foreign oil supplies. [...]
Warren Buffet’s Investment Ethics
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When investors think of the person and success they would most like to emulate, Warren Buffet’s name is top on the list. He is seen an extremely successful and moral investor that has made his money through dedication and diligence.
Buffet’s entire life is a testimonial to the American dream and what can be achieved through [...]
Investor Profile Warren Buffet’s Methodology
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Warren Buffett’s investment methodology is carefully studied by up and coming investors. His methods were based on Graham’s fundamental investing basics outlined in The Intelligent Investor.
Buffett, through several years of working with and adjusting Graham’s rules, polished a set of his own.
The methodology centers on establishing what a particular company is worth. There are several [...]
Basics Of Investing In Life Annuities
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It can be extremely hard to save for retirement. It is hard to part with your hard earned money today so it can be used sometime in the distant future. It is just as difficult to save for college, purchasing a new home, and any other financial goals. For the average American, it is a [...]
Invest Smart Establish an Emergency Fund First
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Many new over zealous investors will tie up almost all their liquid assets into their stock portfolios, leaving little money for those unexpected costs of life like car repairs, doctors bill, or an increase in property taxes. When an investor over extends himself he has very little choice but to do into his portfolio and [...]
Stock Market Volatility = Investment Opportunity
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Most people never forget their first love. I’ll never forget my first trading profit! But the $600 (1970 dollars) I pocketed on Royal Dutch Petroleum was not nearly as significant as the conceptual realization it signaled! I was amazed that someone would pay me that much more for my stock than the newspaper said it [...]
California Property and Saavy 1031 Exchanges
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A major money maker these days is real estate. If you have a chunk of extra cash, it is certainly a great investment if you can find the right area. A sure win nowadays seems to be California. Everyone is always flocking there for the year-round sun and beaches. California real [...]
Becoming a Successful Real Estate Investor
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You’ve completed some training, got your business going, and you’re ready to go. It’s time to become successful in the real estate business through any means possible. Just make sure you have business cards, and plenty of them!
The most important and most valuable resource for a real estate investor is people. Get your name out. [...]
Buying Guide for Timeshare Resale
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Are you on a hunt for timeshares? Are you tired of listening to the lengthy presentations of timeshare companies? Here is the solution, go buy a timeshare resale. Almost non-existent a decade ago timeshare resale industry is waking up to the call and catching up slowly and steadily. Timeshare resale takes place through classifieds, auction [...]