With interest rates incredibly low and the uncertainty around the stock market, many investors are beginning to park their money in more physical forms of assets like real estate. Home sales around nation are up and the demand for properties is through the roof! Do you want to get into real estate but you aren't sure if your market is the best place to invest? No worries, in … [Read more...] about How To Analyze A Market For Real Estate Investing
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How to Convince Your Spouse to Invest in Stocks
You may live for the thrill of investing and enjoy seeing your money in your portfolio grow. You may also weather any stock market downturn with resilience, confident that what goes down must go up. However, what do you do when your spouse is less than interested or even fearful of investing in the stock market? Depending on your partner’s personality, there are several ways … [Read more...] about How to Convince Your Spouse to Invest in Stocks
Celebrities Build Wealth Just Like You And Me
America worships celebrity. As a society, we tend to view celebrities as having better judgment, as being more ethical, more attractive and more worthy of attention that average people. In my searches for financial information on the internet, I've come across some interesting links on the relating to celebrities and their financial lives. It seems that if you take a closer … [Read more...] about Celebrities Build Wealth Just Like You And Me
Could Gray Divorce Ruin Your Financial Future?
Although roughly 40% to 50% of marriages end in divorce, data shows that younger couples are less likely to split. The same cannot be said, however, for couples who are over 50. In fact, the rate of divorce among those in middle age has doubled since 1990, according to the National Center for Health Statistics and the U.S. Census Bureau. Among seniors over 65, the divorce rate … [Read more...] about Could Gray Divorce Ruin Your Financial Future?
Hunting Does Not Build Wealth
Back in 2015, I moved from Washington, D.C. to Portland, Oregon to be closer to family. After moving, I gleefully discovered that you could legally own firearms and hunt in the state. This wasn't something that could be easily done in the District. … [Read more...] about Hunting Does Not Build Wealth
Rock Solid Personal Finance Tips From Eric Tyson
If you're reader of DINKs, you'll know that we make an effort to bring high quality personal finance information. Along these lines, I wanted to share some key recommendations made by Eric Tyson. Tyson is a former journalist with the San Francisco Chronicle, and has taught courses on personal finance at several universities in the bay area. Tyson's book Personal Finance for … [Read more...] about Rock Solid Personal Finance Tips From Eric Tyson
The Wealth of John McCain
Update: Senator McCain passed away on Saturday August 25th, 2018. This article was initially written in 2008, and has been left in its original form. Much of the analysis still stands. … [Read more...] about The Wealth of John McCain
When To Sell Your Stocks
When should you sell your stocks? Relatively speaking, there is lots of literature available on what kinds of stocks to buy, but less on when to sell your stocks. This is a shame because properly selling your stocks is just as tricky as properly picking what securities to buy. … [Read more...] about When To Sell Your Stocks
Can’t Save? Use Digit
Can’t Save? Use Digit. One thing I love about being a personal finance blogger is the chance to review new and exciting technology. The latest innovative product to come out of Silicon Valley is something called Digit. Digit is a web based application which identified and saves any surplus you have in your bank account. The software is generating a lot of buzz on the … [Read more...] about Can’t Save? Use Digit
Wealthfront Taking Off
Hi Guys, File this under "good to know if you're shopping for a stockbroker"...but internet based financial services firm Wealthfront has recently surpassed a billion dollars in assets. Since financial services firms don't magically make money, it means that a lot of young millenials have forked over their cash for Wealthfront to manage. This suggests maybe their business … [Read more...] about Wealthfront Taking Off
