So for most developed countries if you look at their budgets they spend the majority of their budget money on old people’s healthcare, pensions and
Tag: Investing
FIRE up those savings
Retire at 35 and sail away to Bali! What a plan! While this is admirable in my book it’s not very realistic for most people
Ponzi schemes! You’ve been had!
You’ve heard of Ponzi schemes or pyramid schemes I take it. If not, let’s familiarize ourselves with that they are and how to recognize one
Marvelous Mutual Funds
Mutual funds are great for beginners. Why do I think this? They allow one to get in on the action of stocks, bonds and real
Learning More about Investing
Now that you know a little about saving and investing it’s time to dig in a bit deeper. Here are some resources for newbies to
Time Shares,Vacation homes, RVs
Time shares: No, don’t take the tour and sign up! While this might seem like a good idea they are hard to sell once you
Introduction to investments
There is a subtle difference between investments and savings that many people don’t understand fully. The purpose of saving is to not spend and accumulate
Traditional IRAs
Traditional IRAs are also good also but somewhat limited in nature Contributions are made on a pre-tax basis like 401Ks One pays the taxes upon
Rocking Roths
Roth IRAs are a supplements to 401Ks A Roth IRA is a retirement account that is funded with post tax dollars instead of pre-tax dollars.
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