Posts by Boomer
Join An Investment Club
A great way to increase your knowledge of finances is to join an investment club. There are two types of investment clubs – formal and informal. Decide which kind will suit your needs.
Read MoreInvesting In The Future
When you consider investing in the future, here are some industries that are sure to grow in the next twenty to thirty years in response to this maturing population.
Read MoreAre Store Brands As Good As Name Brands?
If the price difference is only a few cents I tend to buy name brands, but for the most part I don’t find much difference in generic and store brands.
Read MoreCouponing To The Extreme
It always amazes me when I see a TV program like Extreme Couponing that shows someone buying hundreds of dollars in groceries and ends up paying less than $10.
Read MoreMutual Funds vs. ETF’s
Both mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETF’s) are investments in which shareholders pool their money with the intent of investing in diversified portfolios of securities.
Read MoreWhat Type Of Investor Are You?
Essentially there are two types of investors – active and passive. It basically boils down to how much time you want to spend on your investments.
Read MoreToo Much Choice!
I used to love going shopping but now I hate it. Too many choices just complicate things.
Read MoreWhen To Fire Your Investment Manager
When it comes to dealing with an investment manager, investors frequently err in one of two ways. They fire managers they should keep and keep managers they should let go.
Read MoreThe Stage Of Life Formerly Known As Retirement
The idea of retirement as a universal reward for a lifetime of hard work is relatively recent. Just a couple of generations ago it was assumed that you would work until you were physically incapable of doing so.
Read MoreInstead Of A Vacation, Plan A Staycation
You can save tons of money and still have loads of fun if you opt for a staycation. That’s when you stay home and pretend you are on vacation.
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