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How Conventional Wisdom Can Steer You in the Wrong Direction in Investing
Conventional wisdom is frequently accepted at face value as if it were scientific theory. This is especially a truism in investing, where success is often counter-intuitive to our natural reactions and thinking processes. Look no further than the...
3 Ways to Strengthen Your Emotional Intelligence
It doesn’t matter if you’re the next Einstein (which you very well could be!), there’s another trait that’s just as important as IQ: it’s EQ. Emotional intelligence is the ability to handle situations and others in a smart way through your feelings...
Should Events Like The Brexit Affect Your Investment Decisions?
You’ve probably heard plenty about the Brexit – the vote by the people of Britain to depart from the Eurozone – and when the news broke, the stock market responded with poor performance initially. At the same time, the media also responded with...
An Overlooked Way to Save in Retirement
You’re most likely already aware that retirement will be one of the biggest expenses during your lifetime. But what you might not be aware of is that there are some simple ways to save major amounts of money during your Golden Years. Everything...
5 Attitudes That Will Make you Incredibly Successful
You could be a finance wiz. You could have that genius idea that makes Einstein turn green with envy. Even so, without the right attitude, you’ll get nowhere. Granted, you probably aren’t a stubborn curmudgeon telling children to get off your lawn....
Does the Media Help You Invest Successfully?
In almost every aspect of life, the more informed and knowledgeable you are, the better you’re enabled to make smart decisions. So it seems like having your eyes glued to your television or computer while watching investment news like a hawk would...
Some Mistakes That Even Experienced Investors Can Make
We’re all human, and we’re all prone to mistakes. So even if you’re an experienced investor, you may be falling prey to some investing pitfalls. Often, these mistakes are hardwired into our natural thinking, so you may not even realize you’re...
5 Ways to Become a Master Networker
You’ve probably heard the phrase, “it’s all about who you know.” While that does have a lot of truth to it, it’s often easier said than done. Even if you’re the bell of the ball at parties, it can still be hard to find and connect with the people...
Roth vs. Traditional IRA: which should you choose?
Choosing your retirement investments can feel like picking a place to eat – there can be an overwhelming amount of options, and it can be hard to tell which one will turn out to be the best. A frequent dilemma comes from the popular IRA investment...
How You Can Avoid Hidden Fees While Investing
No matter how well the stock market is doing, or how great of an investment plan you have, the reality is that it’s not what you earn that matters; it’s what you keep. Everything from taxes to the fees charged by advisors are just as important as...
How to Test Your Retirement Readiness
No matter what your retirement plans are, you’ll want to make sure you’re prepared financially for anything that comes your way. That’s why we’ve come up some important points you should use to test your retirement readiness: Check your emergency...
4 Simple Skills That Will Radically Improve Your Life
During a busy day, it's tempting to just focus on improving skills that are directly related to your job. Highly successful people, on the other hand, know that improving themselves outside the realm of their career can be just as, if not more,...