Category: Stock Market
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Timing To Buy That 1 Stock
If you haven’t created a stock watchlist yet, it’s high time you do. I suggest using an app to curate a list of stocks you want to monitor. A quick daily scroll through this list will give you a better understanding of how each stock is performing. To enhance your decision-making process, consider incorporating these…
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Fed Up
Are you fed up with your current financial journey and with letting the experts guide your personal financial decisions? In 2007, as the economy started to show signs of strain, Bernanke stated that there was no bubble to burst and that the subprime mortgage issue would not have a significant impact on the overall economy. However, just a…
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Unpredictability of the Stock Market
Proverbs 27:1 – Do not boast about tomorrow, for you do not know what a day may bring. Despite the perilous news of the war in the Middle East (praying for peace), the bond collapse, and numerous other negative developments, one might expect the stock market to respond with crashes of its own. However, over…
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Playing the Long Game
Hey Christian fathers! I know that you have numerous responsibilities and concerns as you navigate the complex world of managing finances for your family. Today, I want to remind you of an important quote from Warren Buffet: “If you aren’t thinking about owning a stock for 10 years, don’t even think about owning it for…
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4 Essential Stock Metrics
If you’re venturing beyond the realm of index funds and embracing a bit of risk with individual stocks, there are four crucial numbers I strongly advise delving into before making any purchase. Although stocks inherently come with unpredictability and risks, dedicating some time to research these four key metrics beforehand can significantly enhance your chances…
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The Million Dollar Mistake
Unraveling the True Cost of Procrastinating on Your Retirement Savings I often find myself in conversations with bright-eyed professionals and families just stepping into the game of life. You know, that classic scenario where the present seems too demanding to allow even a single dollar to escape into the abyss of a retirement fund. It’s…
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Major Fluctuations in Savings
When COVID hit the world back in 2020, one of the few silver linings that came from the pandemic was that people learned to save money. At its peak in the summer of 2021, the average American was saving at 34%, an unusually high rate. The savings were mostly due to Americans being forced to…
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DRIP it Like it’s HOT!!!
Investing in stocks, mutual funds, and ETFs with dividends is a great way to earn some passive income. Yes, it requires a serious amount of capital to generate even $1,000 in passive dividend income, but any money that can make money is a good thing. However, I am surprised by how many people have purchased…
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FOMO… It Doesn’t Have to Be All or Nothing!
When should I buy or sell ALL my shares? The key term here is “ALL.” Lately, my discussions with friends and family have revolved around timing the market for stock purchases or sales. Obviously, predicting the market is beyond our capabilities. So, how can we mitigate the potential stress of buying at a high point…
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