Vanguard has released its January 2023 investment and economic forecasts, and there are some interesting projections that all investors should consider. The forecast predicts faster economic growth in China than in the U.S. or Europe. When looking at investments, Vanguard ⦠Continue reading â
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A dividend is a payment from a company to a shareholder who has invested in shares of the company. Publicly traded companies that offer dividends usually pay them on a fixed schedule and the amount given out to shareholders is based on the companyâs profit and performance. So, why should you care about dividends? Not
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Fifth Third Bank (5/3 Bank) formed as a result of the merging of two banks, Third National Bank and Fifth National Bank. Originally founded in 1858, this Cincinnati-based bank has 1,154 branches and 2,469 in the U.S. Fifth Third offers a variety of home mortgage options in 10 states and is ranked 389th on the Fortune 500. […]
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Big loans make some people squeamish. This used to surprise me. I wondered how, for example, a client could talk openly about life insurance, with its end-of-life implications, then get sweaty palms over a mortgage refinance. Another client might, after systematically considering the need for disability insurance, balk at a mortgage equity line of credit […]
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Idle funds are funds that aren’t serving any specific purpose or working for you in any way. This is a term that’s often used when discussing business and government finance. It’s common for government entities and corporations to have idle money sitting in cash reserves until it’s ready to be used for specific expenditures. It’s […]
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Answers to 7 Money Management Questions You’ve Been Asking Manage your money and boost your retirement fund. Money management takes time, patience and some knowledge. While you don’t need to be an expert, you need to understand a few things to make the best decisions and plans. Here are the answers to the seven most
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A floor-through apartment is a unit that takes up the entire floor of a building. Find out if this spacious apartment style is right for you.
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Over the past few years, the real estate industry has undergone tremendous transformations. This has led tenants and buyers to expect more from builders and agents. Also, we canât overlook the fierce competition in the market where companies are putting their best foot forward to…
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It’s been two years since I last looked at my overall financial situation to determine whether I have the resources to meet my goals. In those two years, much has changed.
I sold my condo and bought a home in the country. I repurchased Get Rich Slowly. I invested in not one but three other businesses. The stock market has bounced around, I’ve begun part-time work at the family business, and I’ve made many other minor adjustments to my daily life.
With all of these fluctuations, I’m naturally left to wonder: Am I still financially independent?
As I’ve mentioned many times, financial freedom exists along a continuum. For the sake of this article, I’m discussing the fifth stage of FI, the point at which investment income supports standard of living.
At the end of 2016, I was FI (but only just). What about at the end of 2018? Do I still have enough saved to fund my future indefinitely? Let’s find out.