Nancy Byerly

11
Sep
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Why You'll Never Copy Pelosi's Trades (And What to Do Instead)

Copying Pelosi’s trades isn’t just hard—it’s impossible. The headlines hide the real story: options, delays, and missing details. Here’s why her strategy can’t be replicated, and what you can do instead.
7 min read
10
Sep
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Amazon Stock: Moat, Trade-Offs, and Valuation Reality

Amazon runs e-commerce, cloud, streaming, and AI — but being everywhere doesn’t make it a buy. Here’s where it fits in a portfolio, and why valuation still matters.
2 min read
08
Sep
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5 Warning Signs You’re Taking Too Much Investment Risk

I watched my portfolio drop 20% by ignoring these red flags. Here are 5 warning signs of excessive investment risk — plus a bonus mistake most investors overlook.
3 min read
05
Sep
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Car Loan: Best Rates, Terms & Avoiding Debt Traps

Most buyers finance—don’t get fleeced. Compare APRs, fees, and term length; put 10–20% down and keep terms 48–60 months so you don’t end up upside-down.
2 min read
05
Sep
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Debt Consolidation: Slash Debt Fast, Don’t Screw It Up

High APRs are killing your cash flow. Roll debts into one lower-rate payment, price the fees and term, and lock the cards until you’re 50% paid—or you’ll dig a deeper hole.
2 min read
05
Sep
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Debt Consolidation: Lower Interest and Pay Off Faster

High APRs are eating you alive. Debt consolidation can cut interest and clean up cash flow—if you run the numbers. When to use personal loans, balance transfers, or home equity—and the hard rules that keep you from digging a deeper hole.
2 min read
05
Sep
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Refinance Smart—Win the Rate, Dodge the Traps

Refinancing isn’t a jackpot. Run the numbers—rate drop, closing costs, break-even, and cash-out risk—so you save money instead of trading one bill for another.
2 min read
05
Sep
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HELOC: Your House’s ATM — Use It, Don’t Abuse It

A HELOC taps your house like an ATM. Use it for high-value upgrades, plan for rate hikes, and pay it down fast—or you’re risking the roof
2 min read
05
Sep
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Why PMI Is the Hidden Tax You Pay for Your Dream Home

PMI isn’t evil—it’s a toll on leverage. Use it to get in, then cancel at 80% LTV before it drains you.
2 min read
05
Sep
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Mortgage Strategy: Your Portfolio’s Biggest Leverage Play

Think a mortgage is just a bill? The right strategy turns debt into leverage—building equity, lowering costs, and freeing cash to invest.
5 min read
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