Now, that is a no-brainer! Others might even call this a “know-brainer”. Still, I know from personal experience that this principle is not easy to apply; nevertheless, it is worth your utmost attention as it is the key to growing your savings. People are always talking about character,…
Your answer might be a clear “Yes,” in case you have loads of money and zero concerns about it—EVER—being depleted. Congratulations! But in all other cases, I would recommend that you get yourself informed about how money (in general) and the stock market (in particular) work.…
The other day, a friend of mine was slightly amused after I bombarded him with reasons why he should always check management fees before selecting a Mutual Fund or (even better) an ETF. His words: “C’mon, what difference does a management fee…
1) They say no to smaller expenses which can add up to big savings. For example, replace an expensive dinner in a fancy restaurant with a potluck dinner with friends, or meet up with friends for a walk in the park instead…
… is not really a secret at all. Nevertheless, still not enough of us are doing the obvious: Investing in an asset class that has the highest chance of beating the inflation rate. Inflation is the opposite of a gift that…
They are Exchange Traded Funds. Huh? Simply, an ETF is an investment fund that is traded on a stock exchange. Although the ETF is similar to a mutual fund (or unit trust) and comprised of many individual investments such as stocks, bonds, or both,…