Evaluating ETFs: Factors to Consider Before Investing
Before you hit ‘buy’ on that ETF, you need to know what really matters. Here’s a no-nonsense guide breaking down the key factors every DIY investor should check off to avoid Wall Street hype and make smarter ETF decisions.
Forget the Dividend Hype: Real Wealth Is Built Here
Chasing high dividends? Might as well chase your tail. Focus on Mr. Market’s quiet achievers for real gains.
Washington Shuts Down. Markets Don’t.
Stocks climb, shrugging off the threat of a government shutdown. Panic? Hardly.
How to Diversify Within Market Cap Investing: A Practical Guide for DIY Investors
Many DIY investors think picking stocks by market cap is all the diversification they need—until one sector or a handful of giants end up dominating their portfolio. Here’s a practical, no-nonsense guide to diversifying *within* market cap investing so you spread your risk across sizes, sectors, and
Creating a Dividend Growth Portfolio for Retirement: A Practical Guide for DIY Investors
Want a retirement portfolio that keeps your income rising and beats inflation? Here’s how dividend growth investing can work for you—with no Wall Street fluff.
The Market Isn't a Casino. Stop Treating It Like One.
Over 35 years, I've seen markets make and break fortunes. In 2021, social media hyped meme stocks, luring people to bet rent money and lose big. The market rewards discipline and punishes impulse. Here are eight traps to dodge and practical steps to invest wisely.
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.
Debt Consolidation: Your Portfolio’s Credit Score Hack
Drowning in debt? The same rules that build your credit score can turn a messy balance sheet into an investing edge.
Your Credit Score Isn’t Just for Loans—It’s an Investing Edge
FICO’s five factors aren’t just for banks. They’re the blueprint for turning your portfolio into a wealth-building machine
Compound Interest: The Multiplier That Prints Money While You Sleep
Compound interest isn’t magic—it’s math. Ignore it, and you’re burning cash.
