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3 Simple Habits That Will Make You Wealthy
We’re fascinated by self-made billionaires. We often think of them as mystical creatures that have some secret sauce separating their extreme wealth and success from the rest of us. Although every extraordinarily wealthy person has a different...
What You Should Know About Giving Stocks as Graduation Gifts
With graduation season in full swing, you may be considering giving a graduate stocks or another investment. If you haven't considered this yet, you should; it's a wise gift that can repay your favorite graduate for years to come, and can also...
Some Money Myths that Can Ruin Your Retirement
Studies have found that many Americans aren’t on track to meet their retirement goals. In fact, an overwhelming majority has less than $25,000 saved for their golden years. So there are clearly plenty of misconceptions and myths when it comes to...
Avoiding Familiarity Bias as an Investor
Often, we’re inclined to buy local or to go with something that we’re familiar with. Take produce, for instance – if there was a local farm you had visited, you’d probably be more likely to purchase food from there over an unknown source from the...
3 Powerful Ways to Eliminate Self-Doubt
Whether you're the President of the United States or someone at her first day of work, self-doubt can sneak up on anyone. When it does, it can make you doubt those fantastic abilities that got you so far already, and throw a wrench in your future...
Should You Pay off Your Mortgage Early or Invest?
One thing we’ve been taught about money since we could understand its meaning is that debt is inherently bad. So if you’re a homeowner, you’ve probably wanted to eliminate your mortgage for good, and seriously pondered if you should pay off your...
Does An Active Lifestyle Affect Your Retirement Income Needs?
How do you plan to spend your golden years? If you plan to have an active lifestyle in retirement, you aren't alone - according to studies by George Washington University, the amount of retirees who are living an active lifestyle (such as...
5 Mental Habits That Will Make You Wildly Successful
Becoming more successful isn't all about doing - more often than not, it's all about your attitude. No matter how much you put your nose to the grindstone, your mentality and thinking can make all the difference. Without further ado, here are some...
Does the Presidential Election Affect the Stock Market?
With the highly publicized and heated election coming up, a question I often get asked is “does the presidential election affect the stock market?” Many are concerned that the huge uncertainty before the election can affect the stock market and...
Avoiding Loss Aversion in Investing
We naturally don’t enjoy losing - whether it’s just a through a friendly sports game or an intense competition, we’ve all felt that sting before. What you may not realize is that we naturally despise losing so much that we notice it far more than a...
Avoiding Overconfidence in Investing: a Key to Long-term Success
While there are some instances where having excess confidence is helpful (like in a job interview), it can often prove harmful. For example, numerous studies have been developed on the confidence of drivers – and around 80-90 percent of them wind...
3 Simple Phrases That Will Supercharge Your Leadership
Whether you’re leading your team, or just trying to be a leader in the office, the biggest, most powerful tool you have is free and right at the tip of your tongue. That’s right, it’s your words! By communicating the right way, you can easily...