When prices drop, should investors buy the dip in anticipation of prices going back up or, when prices rise, should they buy the rise in case the climb continues or should they follow a financial plan? In this article we compare these scenarios to see which one has delivered better returns.
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This infographic shows how Fed tapering works, and its impact on the economy.
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To properly invest in companies that are environmental, social and governance (ESG) factors to inform investment decisions it is important to fully understand the growing importance of ESG investing. Below are 7 reasons for the growing importance of ESG investing.
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If you were fortunate enough to keep your job during the pandemic, you probably noticed a financial benefit: you spent less. Amid restrictions, credit card spending on fun activities—like going out for dinner—became less frequent. Looking ahead, the majority of Americans plan to continue at least one budget change post-pandemic, including eating out less (49%), buying fewer clothes and shoes (41%), and traveling less (37%). Of course, the first step in budgeting is tracking where your money is going. In the graphic below from Personal Capital, we break down Americans’ monthly credit card spending by category.
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WEALTH IF YOU WANT IT is an e-book that deals with how to improve your wealth, your financial independence and your quality of life.
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Most of what passes for explanations of inflation and its causes are convoluted and confusing. It is like looking into a pond of muddy water and trying to ascertain what lurks blow the surface. Below are some facts about inflation that should help clarify things:
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Few people formally plan much in their lives. Usually, that shows they don’t know where they are going. Living life without a plan is analogous to sitting in a drifting boat. You know the direction of the drift, but not the ultimate destination. Words: 1802
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