“Bull market” or “bear market” are two phrases that are commonly brought up in the financial world. If these phrases are new to you, don’t be embarrassed. If you’re a recent college graduate, a young working professional, or just new to the topic of personal finance, you’ve likely had very little personal experience with bear […]

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Are you looking for the best index funds? For investors who prioritize reduced risk over high returns, index funds offer a great investment opportunity. Index funds collect money from a pool of investors to invest in securities which correspond with a given index. This investment strategy is often low-risk and typically generates consistent, moderate returns. […]

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If you’re just starting to take the first steps to investing, it’s only a matter of time until you encounter an acronym that you’re unfamiliar with: VTSAX. Of course, for personal finance beginners, this is one of many acronyms that might confuse you. When you come across words like VTSAX, ETF, and APR, you may […]

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Today, Kevin of Just Start Investing is here to discuss common investing mistakes made by beginner investors. Just Start Investing focuses on simple strategies that help you get started with investing today so that you don’t miss out on future returns. Here’s Kevin: People make mistakes all the time – especially when it comes to their finances. Whether […]

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As a beginner in the world of personal finance, investing can be one of the most intimidating areas to start learning and practicing. Today’s post, written by Fred of Money With A Purpose, offers a holistic perspective on the role of investing in your financial plan as well as some solid fundamentals to help you get […]

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Today we have a guest post from Real Finance Guy. “RFG” writes on a variety of advanced financial topics including stock option compensation, investing in condos, and long-term investing. I hear it all the time: “I don’t want to invest right now… It’s the peak of the market.” It sounds like common sense, but over […]

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