Dividends For The Long Run
It is always good to learn from your mistakes: it is much less painful to learn from someone else’s. When I first started investing I was guilty of a number of beginner mistakes, although some seem so ridiculously misguided that I think labeling them as “beginner mistakes” is an insult to beginners. It wasn’t that […]
Contesting Real Estate Appraisal Value
Recently my husband and I went to a property-tax appraisal workshop hosted by the Harris County appraisal district. It was a really eye-opening workshop that taught us more about the appraisal and protest process. We live in a suburb outside of Houston, the largest city in the United States with no zoning ordinances. As a […]
Fundamental Analysis: The Balance Sheet
Introduction All successful investors have one thing in common… they all know how to properly analyze which companies that they should invest their money in. This analysis helps them put their resources where there is a reasonable expectation of profit. If you want to be a successful investor, you too will need to learn […]
What Is the Risk You Are Taking When Investing in Bonds?
Bonds are often thought of as a safer alternative to stocks. There’s no doubt that bonds can provide great investment opportunities, but they are not 100% risk-free. If you want to generate the best returns from your bond investments, make sure you fully understand how bonds are and how you can avoid unnecessary risk. First […]
Charlie Munger on Common Sense and Investing
Introduction of Charlie Munger Charlie Thomas Munger was born on 1st January, 1924 as is considered as one of the most well-known American Lawyer, businessman, financial expert and Philanthropist. Being vice chairman of Berkshire Hathay, that is being controlled by Warren Buffet, Charlie has always been seen a partner of Warren Buffet. He is well […]
Books on Investing
We’re big readers over here. Naturally, we have a few books on investing to recommend. If you’ve read our Beginners Guide To Investing, you know that the first step on the road to being rich as hell from investing in stocks is to educate yourself on the subject.Sure, make a few wild and crazy trades […]
The Two Primary Phases of Dividend Growth Investing
It may be seem obvious if you’ve been practicing dividend growth investing (DGI) for years, but if you’re a new investor, you should be aware there are two very different phases of dividend growth investing. The first one is the accumulation phase, the second is the income phase. Both phases are key to a successful […]
How to Balance Investing Fear and Greed
As an experienced investor, I can admit that I have been affected by fear and greed, two of the biggest psychological effects of investing. And both effects kick in the most during volatile markets. It is horrifying to think that one’s convictions can change so quickly, but this is a psychological effect that is very hard to […]
Peter Lynch Investing Strategies and Quotes
Even though it has been many years since Peter Lynch left the spot-light of Wall Street, his influence on traders continues today. Even some 25 years after Peter Lynch’s retirement, hardly a month goes by without some new Peter Lynch investing strategy or quote being passed around on Wall Street. The reason is that Peter […]
Why and How to Invest in Gold
Investing in gold is not as easy as it sounds. That’s because, while everyone has easy access to buying stocks, bonds and mutual funds, investing in gold is not regulated by the same authority. And there are many ways to acquire gold, or at least reap the benefits of gold investing. For example, you never see […]
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