I asked Mark to write about hiring financial planners/advisors because occasionally you guys email me wanting to know if you should hire one and---if so---how to go about it. (Figured it was better to ask an actual financial advisor than try to … [Read more...]
The Secret to a Portfolio that Performs
May 18, 2011 By
"If you have trouble imaging a 20% loss in the stock market, you shouldn't be in stocks." -– Jack Bogle, founder of Vanguard. If you invest 100% of your money in stocks, and the stock market has a bad year (or ten), you lose money. That’s why … [Read more...]
Betterment Review: A Simple Investing Solution
May 10, 2011 By
I’m a fan of simple investing. And that’s why this company intrigued me so much that I opened an account. The company is Betterment, a new online investing platform that automatically invests and balances your money in a portfolio of … [Read more...]
The Case for Simple Investing
March 15, 2011 By
"October. This is one of the peculiarly dangerous months to speculate in stocks. The others are July, January, September, April, November, May, March, June, December, August, and February." – Mark Twain. I have some advice that might upset you. If … [Read more...]
Beginning Stock Investing: A Starter Guide
November 22, 2010 By
Inspired by David’s First Time Homebuying Guide last week, I wrote this post for beginning stock market investors. Ready to buy your first few shares of stock? Here are five sound pointers to help you get started. 1. Pay off your high interest … [Read more...]
Why Now Is The Time To Buy Drugs
October 5, 2010 By
OK, so I'm not saying that you should go out and buy illegal drugs. I am saying that now is the time to start investing in drug companies. The pharmaceutical sector has a number of compelling stocks that have been beaten down by bearish … [Read more...]
What the Value of the Dollar Means For Your Investments
October 1, 2010 By
Have you ever turned to CNBC and heard a commentator say that the dollar is up against the euro? Although this information may seem irrelevant to the everyday investor, this isn't the case. The value of the United States dollar matters a lot for your … [Read more...]
Foreign Investing 101: What You Should Know Before Investing Your Dollars Abroad
September 23, 2010 By
Emerging markets have been the hot investment areas over the past few years. Investors have rushed to invest in the BRIC nations (Brazil, Russia, India, China). These countries have seen double digit growth rates as their economies have burst onto … [Read more...]
How to Rebalance Your Portfolio
September 13, 2010 By
It’s that time of year again. The leaves are changing, weather is turning cold, and the year is rapidly coming to an end. You may be thinking it’s time to go holiday shopping. Although this may be true, it’s also time for you to do something … [Read more...]
When to Sell Stock: Three Signs It’s Time to Unload Your Shares
August 24, 2010 By
Do you know when to sell your stock? It would be great if you could buy a stock, bond, mutual fund, or exchange traded fund and just hold it forever. Sadly, this is not the case. With every investment, there will always come a time when you have … [Read more...]
I'm David Weliver. At 26, I had NO savings and NO financial plan. I was maxed out, stressed out, and fed up. Then, I changed. I repaid $80k of debt, tripled my income, and bought a home. I'll show you how to get similar results. 