The Wealth-Building Power of Patience
I (Laura) remember the exact day I bought my first investment… I knew basically nothing about investing. I didn’t even know anyone who invested in anything beyond savings bonds. In college, I met someone who worked for an investment bank. He explained the importance of investing in the stock market if you really want to secure financial independence. I didn’t have a lot of money. I was a full-time college student, so I could only work 30 hours a week at the local…
Why You Want to Buy What Others Hate Right Now
Steve’s no stranger to big calls… In March 2009, Steve Sjuggerud predicted huge gains in stocks, even while investors were still shaking from the financial crisis. He told his readers that “the next seven to 10 years could be phenomenal.” Stocks are up around 300%. In May 2011, Steve said that, “Today’s U.S. real estate is the most affordable it’s been ever.” Prices have soared since. In 2015, Steve called investing in China a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.” Anyone who followed his research and recommendations…
Your Once-in-a-Decade Chance Is Here
Wall Street analysts just can’t get it right. They project high earnings growth at the top of the market and declining earnings right at the bottom. To find the peak in the market, we have to watch for when earnings estimates get too high. We haven’t gotten there yet. With earnings season nearly over, 78% of companies have beaten analysts’ estimates. That’s the highest number since at least 2008. What happens next is clear. Analysts will ratchet up their estimates, projecting higher and…
Fire Your Cable Company
Doc’s note: We’re continuing our special holiday series, sharing our favorite issues. Today’s essay was chosen by one of our team members, Jeff Havenstein… If you’re like me and get upset every time you look at your monthly cable bill, it might be time to make a change. Recently, I convinced one of my family members to follow this advice. She now gets almost all of the same programs she used to watch, but for a fraction of the cost. *** We…
The Ultimate Father’s Day Gift
Last month, I told you about an investment that could change your life… Not a stock, or an annuity, or a bond. A razor. More specifically, the OneBlade razor. If you meet me in person, you wouldn’t think I’m much of a shaving expert… I’ve had a beard for more than 30 years. But I can tell you from experience that the OneBlade will give you the world’s greatest shave. In fact, it’s the razor that convinced me to shave again. It feels incredible…
No, Your Kitchen Isn’t Crawling With Deadly Bugs
The big E. coli scare isn’t over yet… Last month, we saw the spread of a strain of E. coli that contaminated romaine lettuce. Nearly 200 people fell ill and about half wound up in the hospital. Five folks died from the bacterial infection. And although the romaine from the affected region isn’t in stores anymore, people are still worried about this nasty bug. That’s why a new study about E. coli made headlines recently. They’re after more than our salads now. But don’t believe all the hype… Earlier this…
Seven Essential Items for Summer Travels
Late summer means a lot of travel. Whether it’s trips to the beach or a vacation before the kids or grandkids go back to school, plenty of folks are getting ready for a trip. What’s more, according to a poll from CBS, more folks prefer to travel in September. If you aren’t traveling with children, that’s a great time to travel thanks to smaller crowds and cooler temperatures. I travel a lot. And over the years, I’ve picked up on some tricks…