Short term investing should be part of your long term game plan for making money. This can include a regular savings account or the stock market. There many other options to consider also when investing short term. Here are some investing options that you might want to consider.
The Stock Market and Ukraine
The stock market is impacted by major world events, rumors of mergers, and bankruptcy. If you have seen the news lately, you will know there is the threat of Russia invading Ukraine. For those trading in the stock market, it could mean big dips are coming. Risk of Investment Last month I wrote about learning […]
Investing, Who Do You Hire?
After making a contribution to a self-directed IRA I considered opening an investment account for pre-retirement investing. Opening an account is the easy part. Who will be the person I hire to make the investing decisions? Will I hire myself in a self-directed account, or will hire a financial advisor to make the investing choices? […]
5 Budget Tips for 2021
The new year has begun and many of us our looking for ways to be better with our finances throughout 2021. If you have been following the blog, I posted in October about living within your means and paying off debt, you can check it out here. If you’re like me, you might still be […]
How to Routinely Invest Your Money
The first part of the year is always a great time to overhaul your budget. I must admit, my husband and I intended to go through ours together a month or two ago. We haven’t really had a chance to do it so far, but I’m sure we will soon. On a happy note, though, […]
Best Uses for an End of Year Bonus
I used to work for a business that gave out end of year bonuses every year. Granted, some years it was a lawn chair, umbrella, or a blanket displaying the company name. But some years the bonus every employee received was monetary. Whenever the bonus was money I usually hung onto it until I figured […]
How to Invest While You Are Still In College (or Just After Graduation)
One of the things I remember best about being in college is having very little money. Although that was quite a few years ago I don’t think much has changed on that front. In fact, it’s a pretty common condition for most college students now days. Obviously there are exceptions to this rule though. Students […]
Why Diversify Your Investments?
Most of us have heard the saying that you shouldn’t put all of your eggs in one basket. Of course, we also know what the saying means. If all of your eggs are in one basket and it is accidently crushed, you will lose all the eggs. However, if you put them in more than […]
5 Ways to Make Investing Fun
Have you ever heard anyone say that accountants are boring? I have, and I would bet you probably have too. I think it is because there is a long-time stigma surrounding investing that it’s boring. In fact, according to Time.com, being a boring investor can make you rich. But I think there are at least […]
Why You Don’t Need to Know EVERYTHING About Investing
Investing as a beginner can be kind of intimidating. You may feel like a fish out of water because you don’t know a lot about it. But I will let you in on a little secret. You don’t need to know everything about investing. 1. Educate Yourself When the thing that is keeping you from […]
Spread Betting –Benefits & Risks
Making money in falling market is something that thousands of people are now achieving through spread – betting. This is not something without risk, its sheer gamble. Even though you can limit your exposure to a loss, there lies a chance of loss. This form of gambling has come in force since last few years […]
How to Use Draft to Track Your Investments
With all of the wearable tracking devices out there, plus the multitude of apps on your phone, it’s easier than ever to get an overview of your health. With apps, you can get an overview of your financial health, especially your budget and savings goals. However, if you’ve been looking for a way to analyze your […]
Motif: An Engaging Way to Diversify
If you’ve ever wanted to invest in a variety of stocks but couldn’t afford to own that many individually, now you can. Motif is an online brokerage that allows investors to build stock and bond portfolios based on “motifs”, like home improvement or travel. The great thing about Motif is that you can invest in […]
5 Unconventional Investing Moves for Your 20s
A few weeks ago, we covered Money Moves to Make in Your 30s, but in covering the 30s, we missed a crucial period for many readers of Your Personal Finance Pro: everyone in their twenties! Many personal finance websites have already covered the standard things you “should” do in your twenties, like cut down on […]
Diversify Your (Passive) Income
With all the talk of side hustles for extra income, it’s easy to overlook passive income strategies. Whether you’re pressed for time, are already working on a side hustle, or just want to diversify your income more, there’s a lot to be said for establishing a passive income. Establishing a passive income source will entail […]
Born to Sell Review
On Wednesday, we discussed diversifying your income and the various ways that you could pursue passive income strategies. If you want to establish another source of revenue generation, you may be interested in covered calls through Born to Sell, an additional investment opportunity. Born to Sell is a subscription service that helps you earn extra […]
The Gamification of Investing
Turning events into games is one of those endearing hobbies that a lot of us like to indulge in. Whether it’s Fantasy Football or Fantasy Football, The Bachelor Edition (yes, that’s a thing), we all like to turn things we can’t control into a game. It turns out even investing isn’t immune to being turned […]
5 Financial Tune Ups To Do in January
I’ve never been a big fan of New Year’s resolutions but I do believe in taking some solid steps to secure your financial life at the beginning of each year. Today, PF Pro contributor, Melissa Hoffman, takes a look at 5 financial tune-ups that you should complete ASAP. It’s the start of the new year, which […]
Free 1 Hour Portfolio Review With Personal Capital (Phone Call)
As some of you may be aware, one of my married life resolutions has been to work on streamlining my finances. In the past, I kept a separate Mint account for me and my wife but going forward we’re going to be using just one joint Personal Capital account. It was painful adding her student […]
Getting Your Account Setup With Personal Capital
One of my married life resolutions is to do a better job of organizing and automating our finances. I’ve been using Mint for the past few years along with my net worth spreadsheet but now that I’ve got two people to worry about I wanted to develop a more efficient way to keep track of […]
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