Inflation: How to Beat it with Smart Financial Planning
Wed, 7/01/09 – 9:08 | 3 Comments

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An Introduction to Investing in Commodities
Sun, 15/06/08 – 13:16 | 2 Comments
An Introduction to Investing in Commodities

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You may have heard the phrase “a rise in commodities” frequently in the last year or so as commodity prices have skyrocketed. Usually, the first thing that comes to mind when you …

Ed McMahon Foreclosure: 9 Take-Aways
Sun, 8/06/08 – 18:01 | 2 Comments

Ed McMahon made news recently with an announcement that his home could be foreclosed on. McMahon and his wife, Pamela, are $644,000 behind on $4.8 million in mortgage loans and is trying to avoid foreclosure. …

Emergency Savings Fund: Why, How Much, and Where?
Wed, 4/06/08 – 9:37 | 11 Comments
Emergency Savings Fund: Why, How Much, and Where?

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In a recent post on where to allocate your cash flow, I highlighted that step 1 should be to start an ‘emergency’ savings fund. Starting an emergency savings fund is …

Tesla Roadster: Best Car of 2008 (and it’s 100% Electric)
Fri, 30/05/08 – 22:06 | 9 Comments
Tesla Roadster: Best Car of 2008 (and it’s 100% Electric)

the 2008 Tesla Roadster
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Now that’s an electric vehicle to be proud of. I looked into the 100% electric, zero emission Tesla Roadster a little bit more after writing my last post ‘Who …

Who Keeps Killing the Electric Car?
Thu, 29/05/08 – 8:05 | 6 Comments
Who Keeps Killing the Electric Car?

GM EV1
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This is part 4 of a multi-part series entitled ‘Green Matters’, which will focus on how reducing your environmental burden will also reduce your expenses. Part 4 is going to tell …

Green Matters: Why Skyrocketing Gas Prices are Good for your Finances
Mon, 26/05/08 – 17:54 | One Comment
Green Matters: Why Skyrocketing Gas Prices are Good for your Finances

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This is part 3 of a multi-part series entitled ‘Green Matters’, which will focus on how reducing your environmental burden will also reduce your expenses. Not only is it the right …

Where do I Put all of My Money? A Guide to Asset Allocation
Sat, 24/05/08 – 15:59 | One Comment
Where do I Put all of My Money? A Guide to Asset Allocation

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Net Positive Income - a Good Problem to Have
It’s great to be ‘in the black’ with your net income, simply meaning that more money is coming in than being spent. This …

How is a Mutual Fund’s Share Price (NAV) Determined?
Tue, 13/05/08 – 8:03 | 5 Comments
How is a Mutual Fund’s Share Price (NAV) Determined?

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A Story that Illustrates a Common Mutual Fund Misconception
During a lunch recently, ‘Matt’, a colleague, and I were discussing investments and the topic turned to mutual funds. I proceeded to tell …