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7 Financial Factors to Keep in Mind When Budgeting for a House

by Mckenzie Ycmat

Buying a house is one of the biggest financial and personal investments of a lifetime. Home ownership has long been a milestone of contemporary life, but how do you make the American Dream a reality? Buying a house is very expensive — in ways you might have never even considered. Here are a few items …

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5 Strategies for Handling a Stock Market Drop

by Miranda Marquit

At the time of writing this, the stock market is losing ground. The Dow Jones Industrial Average is down more than 500 points, and the NASDAQ and S&P 500 are also struggling quite a bit. Global stocks are faring just as poorly, with indexes around the world dropping dramatically. During times like these, it’s tempting …

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How to Perform a Year-End Evaluation of Your Finances

by Miranda Marquit

Now that the year is almost over, it’s a good time to look back on your finances and see how you’ve done. Understanding where you’re at, and where you want to go next, can help you make better decisions about the future. As you close out this year and prepare for another year, here’s how …

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What You Should Know About Investing in 2015

by Miranda Marquit

It’s a new year, and there are a lot of new innovations related to finances and investing. It seems like every few months there’s a new disrupter on the block, looking to capitalize on technology to change the face of investing. As an investor, it’s a good idea to know what’s available to you — …

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Do You Have Investing Goals?

by Miranda Marquit

Investing is one of the best ways to build wealth over time. It’s one of the few ways that you can put your money to work for you in a way that allows you to take advantage of compound interest to the degree that it overcomes inflation. On top of that, if you start early …

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Got Dividends? Reinvest Them!

by Miranda Marquit

This year, I joined a number of other bloggers in the Grow Your Dough Throwdown, an investment challenge. In this challenge, each of the participants starts with $1,000. We can’t add any new money to the account throughout the year, but we can buy and sell as we see fit, and earnings from our investments can …

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How to Add More Diversity (without Complexity) to Your Portfolio

by Miranda Marquit

If you want to make the most of your money over a longer period of time, one of the best things you can do is invest. The power of compound interest can provide you with a way to grow your wealth when you practice consistency in your investing. However, trying to put together the right …

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Consistency: One of the Keys to Successful Investing

by Miranda Marquit

There are those who do well investing with large amounts of money when they see what they think will be a good deal. However, for most of us, that isn’t the best approach. Most of us have smaller amounts of money to start, and we can’t afford to lose out on an investment that requires …

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Should You Sell That Investment?

by Miranda Marquit

Investing is an important part of building wealth for the future. It’s one of the best ways to consistency grow your retirement funds or find other ways to reach financial freedom. However, it’s sometimes tricky to make the right decisions with your investments. One of the most important things you should understand when it comes …

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Start Investing: 5 Steps for the Beginner

by Miranda Marquit

Many would-be investors are scared of the prospect of investing. They are concerned about how to get started, whether or not they have enough money to invest, and they worry about the complexity of investing. In fact, many people don’t ever start investing because they become paralyzed by fear and information overload. The good news …

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How to Invest When You Have a Small Amount of Money

by Miranda Marquit

One of the things I hear a lot is, “But I don’t have enough money to start investing”. Even after the Internet revolution has democratized investing to the point where almost anyone can start investing online, the myth that you need to have a large chunk of capital to start investing persists. The reality is …

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Why Do Some Investors Prefer Dividend Stocks?

by Miranda Marquit

Since the stock market crash of 2008, many investors have turned to dividend stocks. Dividend investing has become more popular as investors look for ways to continue earning income even during down markets. And, even though the market has recovered and surpassed its former level, many investors are looking for other ways to earn a …

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Brokerage Review: OptionsHouse

by Miranda Marquit

Investors who are a little more experienced with DIY investments, and who are interested in options, can get a great deal by using OptionsHouse. OptionsHouse specializes in options, and offers access to discounted stock trading as well. Fees If you are looking for low, low prices on your investing, OptionsHouse is a great choice. First …

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Index Funds: A Good Place to Start Investing

by Miranda Marquit

One of the questions I am most often asked is where someone should start when it comes to investing. For many would-be investors, the whole situation seems daunting. How do you get started? And how do you know which investments to pick? The good news is that getting started is relatively simple; for the most …

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4 Simple Steps to Help You Start Investing in 2013

by Miranda Marquit

For many, investing seems like a hopelessly complex way to make money. However, the truth is that investing doesn’t have to be complex. If you are interested in getting started with investing this year, there are a few steps to take to get you on the right track: 1. Open an Account at a Discount …

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Brokerage Review: Fidelity

by Miranda Marquit

One of the reasons that investors sometimes choose the “big guys” when it comes to investing is because of the wide range of investment products and research tools. Fidelity, a company that has long been known as a financial services provider, and has a long history offering funds, is one that many investors find attractive. …

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Brokerage Review: Firstrade

by Miranda Marquit

There are a number of online brokers out there, offering you the ability to invest on your own, and make money in the stock market. One of your choices is Firstrade, a company that has an easy-to-use web site, and a number of impressive mutual funds to select, this looks like a solid option at …

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Brokerage Review: TradeMONSTER

by Miranda Marquit

If you are looking for a low cost investing brokerage that allows you to trade options and futures for a relatively low price, TradeMONSTER might be a good fit. The brokerage offers solid educational resources for the beginning trader, as well as plenty of advanced resources and opportunities for the old hand. Opening a TradeMONSTER Account …

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