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Weekend Link Love: Market Volatility Edition
Anyone watching the markets this week. Big swings up and down. But mostly down. I wonder if this is the start of a market correction bringing stock prices back down to more reasonable valuations. Another weekend, another collection of links. Enjoy. … Read entire article »
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7 Reasons why you will save money and live better by cutting TV consumption
There are very few instances where I feel at all compelled to embrace anything resembling minimalism. But TV is one of those. Don’t believe me? Go take a look at your cable bill and tell me if you think that you are getting anywhere near as much as you are paying for. Still don’t believe me? Read on! Danger: The below post is rated ‘R’ for serious ranting! … Read entire article »
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Downsides of Extreme Saving
I spend a of this blog focusing on extreme saving, which I would consider to be anything above 20%. Why? Because extreme saving is an extremely powerful tool for achieving early financial independence or retirement. Without it, you’re going to resort to such fallback plans as rich dead relatives, becoming a drug kingpin, winning the lotto, or starting an unusually successful business. However, most people don’t have tons of money at their disposal, so pushing … Read entire article »
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Exxon Mobil (XOM) Dividend Stock Analysis
Exxon Mobil (XOM) is a the largest publicly traded oil company in the world, operating in over 200 countries. It has three major business segments. One, oil and natural gas exploration and production (64% of earnings). Two, refining and marketing (28%). Three, chemical manufacture and distribution (8%). XOM is also involved in a number of other smaller operations such as coal mining and electric power generation. Exxon owns 32 refineries mostly spread across North America, Europe, … Read entire article »
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Weekend Link Love
Another weekend, another collection of links. Enjoy. … Read entire article »
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Portfolio Status: June 2013
Continuing with my goal of financial transparency, I’m posting my portfolio as it is at the beginning of June of 2013. … Read entire article »
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Direct Real Estate Investment vs REITs
As I’ve stated many times on this blog, I am a huge fan of dividend growth stocks (SQUEE!!). However, I am also interested in diversifying my capital into other income producing assets. Of particular interest to me is real estate investing. There are two primary ways to get serious about real estate. First, through holding shares of real estate investment trusts, otherwise known as REITs. Or second, through direct investment in real estate, that is to … Read entire article »
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Recent Buy – Chevron (CVX)
As part of my commitment to keep my readers up to date on my portfolio, I write up short posts describing my transactions. Recently, I purchased 29 shares of Chevron (CVX). … Read entire article »
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Ameriprise Financial (AMP) Dividend Stock Analysis
Ameriprise Financial (AMP) is a financial services company. AMP was spun off from American Express in 2005, so it doesn’t have that much history upon which to draw from. AMP currently manages over $700 billion worth of client assets. AMP has five main business units. 1) Advice and Wealth Management which provides financial advice, brokerage, and banking services to retail clients. 2) Asset Management which provides advice and financial products to retail and institutional clients. 3) … Read entire article »
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Weekend Link Love:
This weekend link love is brought to you by the first descent weekend here. Which means that I’ll be able to go out and do some exploring. On the downside that will lead to extra expenses, but it’s not like summer lasts very long here so one had best take advantage of it. … Read entire article »
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