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Test Your Knowledge of Financial Basics How well do you understand personal finance? The following brief quiz can help you gauge your knowledge of a few basics. In the answer section, you’ll find details to help you learn more. Questions 1. How much should you set aside in liquid, low-risk… Read More
Getting Started? Establishing a Financial Safety Net
Establishing a Financial Safety Net In times of crisis, you don’t want to be shaking pennies out of a piggy bank. Having a financial safety net in place can ensure that you’re protected when a financial emergency arises. One way to accomplish this is by setting up a cash reserve,… Read More
Organized? Financial Record Organizing.
Maintaining Your Financial Records: The Importance of Being Organized An important part of managing your personal finances is keeping your financial records organized. Whether it’s a utility bill to show proof of residency or a Social Security card for wage reporting purposes, there may be times when you need to… Read More
7 Steps of Investing Basics – Step 6 Mutual Fund & ETF Investing
Step 6 – Investing Through Mutual Funds and ETFs Presented by William Edward Blanken Jr You can invest in all three major asset classes through mutual funds, which pool your money with that of other investors. Each fund’s manager selects specific securities to buy based on a stated investment… Read More
7 Steps of Investing Basics – Step 4 Bond Investing
STEP 4 – TYPES OF INVESTMENTS – BONDS Prepared by William Edward Blanken Jr How do bonds work? When you buy a bond, you’re basically buying an IOU. Bonds, sometimes called fixed-income securities, are essentially loans to a corporation or governmental body. The borrower (the bond issuer) typically promises to… Read More
7 Steps of Investing Basics – Step 3 Stock Investments
Step 3 – Types of Investments: Stocks Presented by William Edward Blanken Jr How do stocks work? When you buy a company’s stock, you’re purchasing a share of ownership in that business. You become one of the company’s stockholders or shareholders. Your percentage of ownership in a company also… Read More
I am not dead. Yet.
I am not dead. Yet Most people don’t spend too much time thinking about their own funeral. I do believe death is inevitable. Yet, some of us have a vision about our memorial service or the handling of our remains. But many do not because of the morbid thought… Read More
Diversification, Patience, and Consistency
What does Diversification, Patience, and Consistency mean in personal investments? Diversification, Patience, and Consistency Three important factors when it comes to your financial life. Provided by William Edward Blanken Jr Regardless of how the markets may perform, consider making the following part of your investment philosophy: Diversification. The… Read More
Working Financial Portfolio
Setting up a Working Financial Portfolio is not as hard as one might not think. It takes some time, patience, determination, and honestly keeping emotions in check. When you think about it there are few things more important and more confusing than creating a working financial portfolio & investment strategy that… Read More
Financial Lifestyle Webinar – 5 Steps to set up a working Financial Portfolio
What is a financial portfolio? How does one set up? These questions and many more will be answered during this informative webinar. You don’t want to miss this. Your future depends on it.