Is It Ever Too Late to Invest in the Stock Market?
I’ve shared before about how I got to speak with people at various stages of their investing lives. Many of those situations were unique and would often require specific action, though the ones that...
View ArticleShould You Pay Off Debt or Invest in the Stock Market First?
Almost daily, two ideas swirl about the personal finance sphere – paying off debt as soon as possible and the importance of compound interest. Not always the most exciting of topics, I know, but both...
View ArticleThings I Would Never Do: Go Back to Work After Winning the Lottery
Welcome back to another entry in the series of posts in which I discuss things I would never do. The majority of the posts in this series have been fairly cut and dry for me, where I fell on one side...
View ArticleHow to Easily Determine Your Risk Profile
Investing in the stock market can be a daunting and overwhelming task. There are many moving parts to think of and you’re about to put some of your money into it. There are stocks, bonds, and mutual...
View ArticleHow to Invest in the Stock Market With Little Money
Many believe you can’t invest in the stock market with little money. I was guilty of the same belief. I just finished paying off debt and thought I needed thousands of dollars to invest in stocks. As a...
View ArticleEmotions and Investing Don’t Mix
While I’m away on our cross-country trip, you get to hear from my good blogging friend Brian at Luke 1428 today. If you’d like to contribute to Frugal Rules, please contact us. Some things fit...
View ArticleShould You Pull Out of the Stock Market Now?
If you pay much attention to the stock market, you’ve likely seen that there has been some rough days these past few weeks. The end of July was particularly painful to retail investors. Almost in lock...
View ArticleAre You Guilty of These Investing Mistakes?
As many of my regular readers know I spent close to 15 years in the financial services industry, with the last five spent speaking to investors on a daily basis. For those who haven’t worked in...
View ArticleThe 9 Best Free Investing Apps to Grow Your Money
You can do almost anything on your smartphone. I’d be lost without mine since I use it for so many things in my life. One of the ways I use my phone is to handle my investing needs. The best free...
View ArticleHow to Invest in the Stock Market With Little Money
Many think you can’t invest in the stock market with little money. I was guilty of the same belief. I just finished paying off debt and thought I needed thousands of dollars to start investing. As a...
View ArticleHow to Invest in Stocks When You Do Not Know Where to Start
Want to know how to invest in stocks, but don’t know where to start? This is a situation many beginning investors face and they allow their lack of knowledge to hold them back. I was the same way when...
View ArticleHow to Make Room in Your Budget for Investing Next Year
If you’re like many people, you’re already thinking about how to get your finances in order next year. Budgeting, saving and investing are all likely on your list. Speaking of the latter, if you want...
View ArticleThe 5 Best Free Investing Apps to Grow Your Money
You can do almost anything on your smartphone. I’d be lost without mine as I use it for so many things in my life. One of the ways I use my phone is to handle my investing needs. With the best free...
View ArticleHow to Invest on a Low Income: Turn Small Cash Into Big Bucks!
Many believe you can’t invest on a low income. I used to be one of those people. I wasn’t making a ton of money and thought it was impossible to invest on a small budget. For years that myth held me...
View ArticleHow Do the Rich Invest? It’s Not That Difficult!
How many times have you assumed that rich people invest in hedge funds, offshore investments and other opportunities only available to those with means? I’ve had the same assumption many times myself....
View Article5 Scary Stats That Will Make You Start Investing Now
Investing in the stock market is something everyone should consider whether you want to build wealth, retire one day or become financially independent. It allows you the opportunity to grow your money,...
View ArticleI’ve Got A Secret For You!
Howdy folks, I’m going to keep it short and light for you today. Unless you’ve been living under a rock the past week or so, the stock market has been going absolutely nutty. Not just nutty, but...
View ArticleSocially Responsible Investing: What Do You Consider Off Limits?
Many of us know that we need to be investing in some form or fashion to grow our wealth. While there are a variety of ways to do that, investing in the stock market is the most common. One of the first...
View ArticleWhat Your Stock Broker Isn’t Telling You
As many of my regular readers know, I spent a number of years in the online brokerage industry. I enjoyed the work as I got to speak with investors everyday and help them wade through what they wanted...
View ArticleAre You Guilty of These Investing Mistakes?
As many of my regular readers know I spent close to 15 years in the financial services industry, with the last five spent speaking to investors on a daily basis. For those who haven’t worked in...
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