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Laid Off - Day One: Pray, Relax, and Take Stock

Join the journey of a financial planner (& blogger) as he recovers from being laid off. Watch the steps he takes and help him along his way. read more »
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Volatility Increases Return: Mathematical Proof (Video)

A video walk-through explaining why greater volatility leads to greater return. read more »
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10 Steps To Escaping The Paycheck To Paycheck Cycle

A step-by-step guide for getting your self in gear and moving past paycheck to paycheck. read more »
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Personal Finance Bible Study: Contentment (Part 4 of 12) - Getting God's View

In the fourth part of this Bible study on Contentment, we learn that our attachment to material things keeps us from fully serving God and receiving [...] read more »
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Personal Finance in the Bible: Proverbs 13:7

Proverbs 13:7 teaches us that we should be careful about "keeping up with the Joneses" and that a blessed Christian life may not mean material weal[...] read more »
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Should Young Investors Be 100% In Stocks?

Even though stocks have historically been the best-performing asset class over the long haul, there's a solid case to be made for keeping at least a[...] read more »
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Causes of Stock Market Returns (Long-Term vs. Short-Term)

Over the long-term, market returns are determined by earnings growth and dividend yield. Over the short-term, returns are determined by temporary mar[...] read more »
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Three Financial Formulas You Need to Know and Understand

The only three financial formulas you really need to understand for personal finance success... read more »
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What Is a Safe Withdrawal Rate for Retirement?

How much money can I safely withdraw from my portfolio during retirement so I won’t go broke before I die? Read to learn the answer to this question[...] read more »
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What Does a Diversified Investment Portfolio Look Like?

What does a diversified portfolio really look like, and how can I invest in one without getting charged ridiculous fees? read more »
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Neuroeconomics: Helping Explain Why We Make Stupid Money Mistakes

An example from Jason Zweig's book "Your Money & Your Brain" helps explain why the habits of our brain can have detrimental effects on our persona[...] read more »
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What Asset Allocation Should I Use in Retirement?

How much of your portfolio should be in stocks during retirement? The answer may surprise you! (It is higher and lower than you think.) read more »
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Do It Yourself: Why Your Time Is Not Worth As Much As You Think

Outsourcing some tasks can be a good way to save money-but only in specific situations. Read this article to learn why. read more »
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How Long Is Long Term?

How long is long term? This article examines how long we need to invest to get a positive return or the average return (based on historical data). read more »
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Why Investing in Stocks This Year Was Not a Financial Mistake

Did I make a financial mistake by investing in stocks this year? read more »
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