Overview: In the last post on investing, we took a look at Compound Interest. We learned that, over time, Compound Interest is an incredibly powerful force that can help us increase the value of our investment significantly more than we would expect. Additionally, the benefits of compounding are amplified by starting as early in life […]
Big Picture: This will be a somewhat abbreviated market commentary because I need to head to work soon. Links for the first two posts of the “How Should I Invest Series” are below. The series is intended to be a very basic look at some of the big picture concepts in investing: How Should I Invest […]
“Compound interest is the eighth wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it … he who doesn’t … pays it.” -Albert Einstein Compound Interest is quite possibly the most powerful concept in investing. With compound interest and time, a small investment can grow to an amount beyond what most investors would ever expect. […]
One of the questions I receive on a regular basis from friends, family, and readers is how to invest. The problem is that the media has presented investing as something of a circus. How so? Well, at a circus there are rides, food, and clowns all over the place. Everything is trying to grab your […]
The performance pages for the ETF Rotation Systems have been updated. January was a good month for both systems, but the Schwab Commission Free system continues to outperform the Basic System. Schwab Commission Free ETF Rotation System Results: In January the Schwab system held positions in Real Estate ($SCHH) and International Real Estate ($RWO). Despite […]
Big Picture: I’ve been thinking about Real Estate quite a bit lately. As I mentioned a couple of weeks ago, I need to make a change to a warmer climate and, as a result, I listed my house. Within a couple of days the house was under contract, which is really great. For those of […]