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Dividend Aristocrats & The Sharpe Ratio: Part 3
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SureDividend
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Thursday, March 19, 2015 11:04 AM EDT
In Part 3 of the series on Dividend Aristocrats & The Sharpe ratio, we take a look at the performance of a strategy that goes long the 10 highest ranked Dividend Aristocrats using the Sharpe Ratio with a 10 year look back period.
Why Just Investing Is A Sucker's Bet
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John Jamieson
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Tuesday, March 17, 2015 6:53 PM EDT
In passive investments, you have no say in what is done with your money once you invest it. You are relying on other people’s expertise.
4 Great Strategies For Paying Off Student Loans
Article By:
Kalen Bruce
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Friday, March 13, 2015 7:54 AM EDT
You’ve graduated college, now your student loan forbearance or “grace period” will end soon and you don’t know how to formulate a payoff strategy. For those who don’t know where to start, below are 4 tried-and-true strategies to help.
You’re Getting Ready To Retire… Is Your Money Ready?
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John Jamieson
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015 7:10 PM EDT
Baby boomers are retiring and preparing to retire by the millions: 8,000 people turn 65 every day in America. But even if boomers are ready to retire physically, psychologically and chronologically, many are not ready financially.
Is Investing Difficult Because It's Too Simple?
Article By:
Kalen Bruce
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Wednesday, March 11, 2015 7:00 AM EDT
Investing in the stock market is overcomplicated. Is it really that difficult to get started? The truth is, investing may actually be so simple that we end up making it difficult.
15 Things You Should Buy From The Dollar Store
Article By:
Kalen Bruce
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Tuesday, March 10, 2015 5:23 AM EDT
Dollar stores are interesting because they make their money by charging a dollar for everything. So that means things that are typically $2 or $3 are only a dollar at the dollar store. That also means some things that are typically 50 cents are also a dollar at the dollar store.
In this article: DLTR
Welcome To The Jungle Of Consumer Credit Cards
Article By:
EconMatters
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Sunday, March 8, 2015 3:28 PM EDT
Americans are notorious in racking up sizable credit card debt. This 'enjoy now, pay later' philosophy has trapped a lot of consumers paying at double-digit interest rate for credit card debt.
Will McDonald's New CEO Help Turn It Around? Analysts Weigh In
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TipRanks
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Thursday, March 5, 2015 11:30 AM EDT
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has not seen as much success on Wall Street over the past 12 months as it has in the past. The fast-food chain has faced some hurdles, such as an expired meat scandal in China and trouble appealing to younger customers.
In this article: MCD
Saving Money On Non-Perishables Online
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Glen Stephenson
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Wednesday, March 4, 2015 3:01 AM EDT
Recently though I discovered that there was a new player in the Aussie grocery marketplace –Kogan. Now I have used Kogan plenty of times before, but always as an electronics retailer, not a grocery shop.
The Benefits Of Tiny Withdrawal Rates
Article By:
Roger Nusbaum
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015 12:12 PM EDT
Living below your means is likely to result in saving more money but more than that it can become the difference in how successful whatever your definition of retirement will be.
Insurance Inflation: Why You Need To Pay Attention
Article By:
Kalen Bruce
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Tuesday, March 3, 2015 11:51 AM EDT
In certain states, insurance companies are allowed to drop you if you file a certain amount of claims within a certain time period. In several states, you only have to make two claims before they can decide that you’re not worth it and drop you.
In "Paranormal" Europe, Banks Will Pay You To Borrow, And Charge You To Save
Article By:
Tyler Durden
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Sunday, March 1, 2015 1:48 PM EDT
In short, this is what Europe has become: savers - those who diligently put away the fruits of their labor - are now forced to pay, using banks as an intermediary, and subsidize the the debtor: spenders, who live beyond their means.
Is That Fancy Degree Worth The Cost? Here’s How To Tell
Article By:
Glen Stephenson
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Thursday, February 26, 2015 11:32 AM EDT
Be wary if your lifetime earnings with the degree are within about $100,000 of your earnings without the degree.
75 Must-Read Books On Personal Finance
Article By:
Kalen Bruce
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Wednesday, February 25, 2015 10:58 AM EDT
The top 75 books on personal finances. Books on stock investing, real estate investing, getting out of debt and having the right mindset.