It's never been easier or cheaper to invest in the stock market. Here are some simple guidelines that have helped me as a newbie keep from losing my shirt. 1. Don't borrow money to invest. Baby …
What Are Money Dials?
In a previous article, I mentioned money dials. At least a few people sent questions to questions@marknoldy.com. What follows is my best attempt at explaining money dials So here goes... What …
How an Emergency Fund Saves You Money
Having a fully funded emergency fund can save homeowners a substantial amount of money in their written budgets. How's that? Rather than spending money on things like home warranty insurance, save the …
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Time for the July Budget
Today is the last business day of the month, the quarter, and the first half of the year. Not only is it time to set up the July Budget, but investment portfolios may need to be …
Budgeting: month-end assessment
Happy April Fool's Day! Today is the day when we spreadsheet nerds analyze the March "budget" against the March "actual." For me, it is also a day to update the net worth tracker. Remember that net …
How to Use the Sinking Fund Approach
Real estate taxes are due at the end of next month. In a few more months it's car insurance. Then homeowners insurance after that. And WHAT!? They moved Christmas up to December!? How can I go on …
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