Looking for a fool-proof system for investing success? I'm not sure there really is one but you can't really go wrong following this advice: Smart investors keep it simple. Keep It Simple, Stupid ... KISS. This is the view of many Bogleheads and behavioral finance experts like Meir Statman, author of What Investors Really Want. Too often we try to out-think and over-analyze things. We are ... Read More
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New Year’s Resolutions: Money Tips for Staying on Track
The other day I was contacted by Evan Lips, a reporter from the Lowell Sun who was doing a timely article on financial planning tips for the new year. He had spoken to other financial planners and investment representatives and he had a wide range of opinions provided by them. These included ways to manage credit to savings to kinds of investments to use for a retirement account. Because ... Read More
Money Moves to Ring in the New Year
“Sometimes all it takes to change your life massively for the better is a small action and a small success, “ says David Bach, a noted author on money matters. Consolidate Your Accounts: Don’t wait for spring cleaning to roll around. Make it easier on yourself by combining old 401(k) or IRA balances from your various old jobs. This can help cut down on the amount of paper you receive and ... Read More
Cash Is King … Some Ways to Increase the Size of Your Kingdom
Here are some suggestions for saving money. While "cash is king" now with the high level of consumer anxiety, these tips can and should be used any time. 1.) Pay Yourself First: This is the best advice that any consumer can take to heart. It works through any and all environments. Set aside a certain dollar amount each pay period to savings and investment. When you receive a pay raise, ... Read More
