Simple, straightforward strategies that everyday Americans use to retire with several million dollars.
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REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
STRATEGIES FOR FIRST-TIME BUYERS TO AFFORD A HOME IN TODAY’S MARKET {NEW HOME BUYERS -PART ONE OF SIX}
Home prices have soared like a Space X rocket (not the April 2023 explosion), increasing by 1,608% since 1970, while inflation increased by 644%
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FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE A FAIR-MINDED CRITICAL THINKER? – CRITICAL THINKING SERIES – PART 8
In this column, we will consider the attributes of a Fair-minded Critical Thinker and what one needs to consider to avoid thinking in a self-centered fashio
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FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS
CRITICAL THINKING SERIES PART 4: – A SELF ASSESSMENT OF YOUR LEVEL OF THINKING AND LEARNING
n this column we will explore a means by which you can conduct a self-assessment and begin the process of improving your ability to learn as a student and as an employee.
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FINANCIAL LITERACY , INVESTMENTS , REAL ESTATE INVESTMENTS
FED CHAIR SAYS, ‘SOME PAIN’ IS ON THE HORIZON! EQUIVALENT TO YOUR DENTIST RUNNING OUT OF NUMBING MEDS DURING YOUR ROOT CANAL!
HOME SALES ARE SLOWING AS INTEREST RATES HIT SIX PERCENT – RED ALERT, BRACE FOR IMPACT!
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INVESTMENTS , MENTORS
Jamie Dimon, Chairman and CEO JP Morgan Chase and Company, 2021 Letter to Shareholders
Among the events and forces creating an "unprecedented" situation in Dimon's view are Russia's war on Ukraine, the resulting economic sanctions on Russia, and rising inflation. "We are facing challenges at every turn ... [yet] we have a moment to put aside our differences, offer solutions and work with others in the Western world to come together in defense of democracy and essential freedoms, including free enterprise," he stated in a highlighted excerpt.1
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"When I buy a stock, I don't care if they close the stock market tomorrow for a couple of years because I'm looking to the business, Coca-Cola {Apple, Amazon, etc.) or whatever it may be, to produce returns for me in the future. Now, if I care whether the stock market is open tomorrow, then to some extent, I'm speculating because I'm thinking about whether the price is going to ...
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FINANCIAL LITERACY , WEALTH BUILDING POWERS
RELAX ALREADY, YES INFLATION IS HIGHER THAN IN THE PAST 13 YEARS, BUT IT’S TRANSITORY!
Transitory means not permanent or temporary. Now why these big brains cannot bring themselves to say temporary, is beyond me. For Americans who need to purchase little things like food, gas, pay rent and utilities, kids' clothing and shoes, etc., this "temporary" inflation is taking HARD-EARNED MONEY many Americans simply do NOT have!. This "temporary" inflation significantly HARMS our most vulnerable Americans.
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INVESTMENTS , WEALTH BUILDING POWERS
CASH IS LIKE MANURE- YOU HAVE TO SPREAD IT AROUND TO MAKE YOUR INVESTMENTS GROW!
I have recently read several articles stating cash is awful. It concerns me so much, I am willing to make the ultimate sacrifice and take that EVIL cash off your hands. Just mail that evil paper money to me! In reality, we use cash to buy assets that hopefully will increase in value AND beat inflation. Every investment I have made (good and bad), came from cash - home ...
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