It's January! And time for the final update on my Grow Your Dough Throwdown portfolio. You may remember that at the beginning of 2014 I entered a challenge to grow $1,000 in the markets. I decided to take a combined approach using passive and active methods. For my active portfolio, I invested $400 … [Read more...] about December Investing Challenge Results and 2015 Challenge Begins!
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TradeKing Review Online Trading
There are numerous options for those looking to begin the process of online trading. Few, however, offer the range of features exhibited by discount brokerage firm, TradeKing – and no other site provides these features at such an affordable cost. Site Overview TradeKing is an online broker site that … [Read more...] about TradeKing Review Online Trading
E-Trade Stock Broker Review
When seeking personal finance solutions, E-Trade is one of the first companies that comes to mind, thanks to a national ad campaign and lengthy track record (the company was formed in 1982). E-Trade was one of the first online brokerage services, initially aimed at more lucrative investors willing … [Read more...] about E-Trade Stock Broker Review
15 Totally Random Facts About People Who Retire With Roth IRA Money
"The best time to start thinking about your retirement is before the boss does." Anonymous Opening and investing in a Roth IRA will allow you to have a pretty sweet nest egg of tax free money once you are ready to retire. Now that you are a member of the Roth IRA club, you should know a few totally … [Read more...] about 15 Totally Random Facts About People Who Retire With Roth IRA Money
10 Important Roth IRA Rules. Number 7 is a Shocker.
By now you should know that the Roth IRA is a pretty important component to any healthy financial plan for a young adult. If you missed the reasons why you can watch this video, or read this post. Now it's time to learn the basic rules for the Roth IRA. I've pulled the most important points … [Read more...] about 10 Important Roth IRA Rules. Number 7 is a Shocker.
What is a Roth IRA and Why Do I Care?
Remember that time that Trace Adkins warned that little girl not to grow up too soon? Don't remember? Let me catch you up. As the song begins, there's a little girl that can't wait to turn 18 and get out of her mother's house. Then the hook comes with the warning. It goes a little like this. She … [Read more...] about What is a Roth IRA and Why Do I Care?