With the median price of a house now sitting at a lofty $430,300, qualifying for a mortgage isn’t the only obstacle facing prospective homebuyers. Coming up with a down payment is another challenge all its own. That raises the question, can I use my 401(k) to buy a house? The short answer is, sometimes. On … Read more
In 2008, Warren Buffett offered a million dollar bet to any hedge fund brave enough to accept – an S&P 500 index fund would beat any portfolio of hedge funds over 10 years. Ted Seides, a co-founder of Protégé Partners, took the bet. In 2019, eight months before the end of the bet, Seides conceded. It’s … Read more
Anyone who trades stocks and pays attention to technical analysis knows how valuable a good stock screener can be. But with dozens of stock screeners to choose from, how do you find one that’s right for you? Finviz is a popular choice for beginner and experienced investors alike, offering features like charts, heat maps, insider … Read more
Online brokers allow you to place stock market trades in an instant. But to be successful, it helps to have access to the latest stock market data and the best stock analysis tools. That’s where stock charting software apps come in handy, especially for active traders. Stock charting software apps analyze the price action of … Read more
Just the other day, I listed something on Facebook Marketplace and someone immediately messaged me (huge 🚩!) about it. Actually, three people did and they all sent the same message! They all wanted to know the same thing – would I ship the item to them? What payment did I accept? I knew for a … Read more
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things a person can experience. In fact, it can trigger a mental and emotional fog that lasts for days or weeks, impeding the ability to make decisions concerning the deceased’s final affairs. It would be ideal to have a plan in place in advance of … Read more
If you’ve been searching for a better return for your savings, you may have noticed that online banks are paying significantly more than traditional brick-and-mortar banks. This includes MySavingsDirect, which is currently paying 4.35% APY on their high interest savings account, which is comparable to rates you’ll find elsewhere but does not lead the pack … Read more
It’s common knowledge that the vast majority of active fund managers fail to beat their benchmark indices. Every year, Warren Buffett writes a letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders and the first page is a table comparing the annual change in the market value of Berkshire Hathaway vs. the S&P 500 with dividends included. His compounded … Read more
Active stock trading requires a lot more time and effort than a typical buy-and-hold investing approach. To increase your chances of success, you have to spend hours monitoring positions and researching potential buying opportunities. That’s where a good stock-picking investment newsletter can come in handy. I subscribe to several of the best investment newsletters to … Read more
It seems like every year or so, we’re faced with the prospect of a government shutdown. Since the federal government’s fiscal year runs from October 1st to September 30th, we’re now the midst of a political crisis that is threatening to shut down the government in just a few days. Congress is currently haggling over … Read more