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Stocks Are Not a Short-Term Investment. Here’s Why…
As the 2010s closed, many young and new investors were in for a shock. Even cautious and conservative investors – e.g. those diversifying, utilizing index funds, not chasing the hot stock, etc. – had...
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Arjuna Capital: A Majority of Kroger’s Investors Vote for Racial & Gender Pay...
BOSTON–(BUSINESS WIRE)–A 51% majority of Kroger’s shareholders approved a shareholder proposal today asking the company to transparently report on racial and gender pay gaps. The proposal was brought...
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A Magical Lesson From Monthly Stock Returns
Highlights Stocks’ all-time positive return comes from an incredibly small percentage of periods. If you miss out on that small percentage, you’re screwed. Therefore, your stock investing strategy must...
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Who Decides Where We Get Electricity and How Much We Pay? Mostly White,...
By Lisa Prevost, Energy News Network Few government officials will have a bigger say in how states transition from fossil fuels than public utility commissioners. Yet, for the most part, these boards...
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Cracking the Code: 3 Signs of a Woman’s Emotional Investment
When a woman is no longer emotionally invested, she won’t get jealous. She won’t bother about your affairs. She won’t become considerate and thoughtful, devoting herself to you like she used to. When...
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‘More Is More’ Is Your Mantra (If You Want to Be a Successful Online Writer)
I recently wrote a story that surprised me when it blew up. It wasn’t what I expected — it was a story I’d written in a mere few hours on the fly, in fact. A “filler” story to keep me posting regular...
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Venture Capital: When Creative Disruption Becomes Destructive Creation
It was only when I read chapter 24 of Bruce Schneier’s highly recommended “A Hacker’s Mind” that an idea that I’d been mulling over for some time suddenly took shape: venture capital as a way of...
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Building a Sustainable Creative Business: Balancing Profit and Passion
Starting a creative business can be incredibly rewarding, but it can also be challenging to balance your passion for your craft with the need to make a profit. Many creative entrepreneurs struggle to...
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Why’d I Buy a Home With a 6.5% Mortgage?!
Congrats on the new house! Would definitely be interested in seeing an interest rate thought process article. I feel like I lucked out when I did and if I had been a year later, I’d probably still be...
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How to Become a Millionaire in the Stock Market
Let’s chat about the stock market. Specifically, let’s think about average investors like me and you. And let’s ask: how much money do we need to invest to become a millionaire? First, we need to set...
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We Need Public Transit Everywhere, Not Just Big Cities
By LeeAnn Hall All Americans should be able to get to their jobs, schools, and places of worship easily. It should be affordable and convenient for all of us to visit friends and family. But many...
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Accounting for Inflation in Retirement and FIRE Planning
Let’s discuss the proper way to account for inflation in retirement and FIRE planning. I lurk in some online personal finance forums, and what I see scares me. I see “the blind leading the blind”...
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10 Terrible Habits Holding People Back From Greatness
By Claire Conway Things are getting more and more expensive due to inflation. Because of this, it is essential to learn how to save money. Sure, this is a lot easier said than done, but here are ten...
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‘I Wouldn’t Know Where to Start’– 16 Questions to Ask a Financial Advisor
This is a true story that happened last week. I spoke at a local high school. More than 50 teachers showed up to learn about personal finance and investing basics. It was awesome! After finishing, a...
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‘You Gotta Do It’: Why the First $100K Is the Magical Number to Real Wealth
By Martha A. Lavallie Imagine a number that holds the key to transforming your financial future. To the uninitiated, $100,000 might appear as just an ambitious savings goal, but in the intricate world...
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8 Golden Rules on How to Get Rich
By Anika Jindal Although winning a lottery or inheriting money may lead to sudden affluence for some, it’s crucial to recognize that true and sustainable wealth typically stems from deliberate efforts...
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10 Decisions People Made That Changed Their Life for the Better
By Rebecca Holcomb As adults, it’s easy to get caught up in the day-to-day grind and let personal issues slide by the wayside. As a result, we neglect things like deep personal hygiene, that newer...
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A Simplified Look at the Savings Rate
Until now, I have written about many things that will help you reach Financial Independence and Retire Early. We have talked about making extra money, starting with investing (for bonds, stocks or...
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France and Brazil Announce a Billion-Dollar Amazon Conservation Investment Plan
In a landmark collaboration, the presidents of Brazil and France have announced a monumental conservation investment plan aimed at safeguarding the precious Amazon rainforest. The plan entails a...
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10 Things People Should Never Pour Money Into
Tulips. Never invest in tulips. Now that you’ve learned that lesson — know that spring-blooming perennials aren’t the only highly volatile investment you should avoid during these highly volatile...
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