Category Archives: Investments

It is a good time to buy…

Posted on December 12, 2007 by

I am a real estate enthusiast and love checking on what the housing market is doing at all times. I think it is safe to say that it is a major BUYERS market right now. There is a huge amount … Continue reading →

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The Deal with IRA’s and Roth IRA’s

Posted on November 7, 2007 by

I have been getting quite a few questions on retirement recently and a lot of it is geared around Roth IRA’s vs Traditional IRA’s The Difference: Traditional IRA Tax deductible contributions (invest before taxes taken out of paycheck). Taxes are … Continue reading →

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Renting vs Buying

Posted on November 6, 2007 by

This is sort of an age old debate, whether you should rent for your living space or whether you should take the plunge and buy. Come to think of it, this is not really a debate because you can put … Continue reading →

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The Market Average

Posted on October 23, 2007 by

Whenever I show an example of compound interest I use 12% as the rate of return. Many people will then look at me like I am crazy and say that is not a realistic return. Most of the people that … Continue reading →

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ING Direct Shout Out – Free $25 for Signing Up!

Posted on October 3, 2007 by

I have been banking with ING Direct for the past 3 years and have been a strong advocate of them all along the way. I always recommend that people set aside money in an emergency fund that is 100% liquid. … Continue reading →

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Giving God Control Part 3

Posted on September 7, 2007 by

This is my last post on Giving God Control by following what He says through scripture. There are so many other verses we can talk about but I have narrowed down a few as they are fresh bread to me … Continue reading →

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A Glimpse of Compound Interest

Posted on August 20, 2007 by

Have you ever thought about being a millionaire but then just laughed it off. I am going to show you the key to becoming a millionaire; compound interest. $100 a month, that is all it takes. If you invest $100 … Continue reading →

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Fear of Investing

Posted on August 13, 2007 by

I was talking with someone about a month ago about his financial situation. Just to paint a picture: he is married, does not own a home, is debt free, and him and his wife are in a situation where they … Continue reading →

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Realtor or No Realtor

Posted on August 9, 2007 by

I know several people in my life that are currently either selling their house or thinking of selling their house. The age old question in this is, “Do I NEED a realtor?” The positive to not getting a realtor is … Continue reading →

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Thoughts on Insurance

Posted on July 31, 2007 by

Insurance is an essential Financial Planning tool. The purpose of insurance is to transfer risk. Especially for those at a younger age just starting out adulthood; you don’t have a large cash amount and certain losses could bankrupt you, so … Continue reading →

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