I was walking through the mall this past weekend, and had one thing on my mind, a pair of black loafers. I went to various stores, and saw a pair of Hugo Boss loafers, that I absolutely loved, a pair of Kenneth Cole that were nice, and then a pair of Aldo loafers that would suffice. I went back and forth with all of them, but at the end, I decided on the pair of Hugo Boss, even though they were a little more expensive. I chose the Hugo Boss loafers because I knew that every [click to continue…]
Suze Orman is a very well respected financial advisor who happens to be a motivational speaker, host of her television show on CNBC, and author of 6 consecutive New York Times Best Sellers. She was also selected by Time magazine as one of the TIME 100, The World’s Most Influential People. So if anyone understand finances, it would be her. She has compiled a list of top 10 money tips for 2010, that I would like to share with you all. I certainly took away a thing or two from this helpful article. Enjoy!
A friend of mine suggested I check out this clip of this 14 year old kid who is already investing his money in the stock market and has accumulated $50,000 in doing so. After checking out the clip I was immediately impressed on how he got involved in what most of us view as extremely complex. Basically he wanted a pair of Nike sneakers but his mother told him instead of wanting the sneakers he should want a piece of the company. Now he’s able to afford any pair of Nike sneakers he wants.
A lot of what we learn about money (good and bad) comes from what we’re exposed to when we’re young. I’ve been fortunate that I’ve been pretty disciplined with credit cards and haven’t fallen into the traps that so many young people fall into. I’d like to sit here and say that my parents played a huge role in my discipline but the truth is they didn’t. I think it’s very important that parents really talk to their kids about money, debt, and how to accumulate wealth at an early age. The biggest thing that stuck out to me in this clip is that the young man is investing in things he enjoys. As a result, his investments probably seem more like fun than anything else.
Check this out and definitely take a look at where your money is and what it’s doing for you.
YPDSing: The Stock Markets are a very crucial part in the economy. The amounts of money in the markets might boggle some minds. With as much money as the markets control, it is very apparent how they can positively or negatively affect the global economy. I think everyone should take an interest in how these markets work. Whether you realize it or not, these things affect you and your families in a major way. Having a general knowledge of how things work, can only increase your economic awareness. In addition, you can also learn ways too make a lot of money. Investing in the right stocks can be a very lucrative investing tool. Although, investing in the stock markets is not a sure fire way to get rich, you can definitely increase your wealth with some strategic moves. With that said, I encourage you YPs out there to take your education of the stock markets to the next level. Do some research and become aware. YPs Stand Up!!!
If you’d like to buy a share of stock in any publicly traded company you’ll most likely need the services of a brokerage firm. Though it’s possible to buy and sell shares of stock on your own, there are some practical and legal problems with this approach. The securities industry is highly regulated, so you can’t just hang a shingle and start selling stocks to the general public, unless you’re properly registered and licensed.When you want to buy groceries, you go to the [click to continue…]
YPRuck: YP’s I know we all hear about the stock market all the time and this may not be the right time for some of us to invest but for those of us that are looking to invest in something that can benefit our future and our children’s future here is an article that discusses [...]
The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 authorizes a tax credit of up to $8,000 for qualified first-time home buyers purchasing a principal residence on or after January 1, 2009 and before December 1, 2009 We are past the half way point towards that expiration date! There are plenty of homes available at affordable [...]
According to a 2006 survey released by the American Payroll Association, an estimated 65 percent of Americans live paycheck to paycheck. What’s even more frightening than the idea that two-thirds of us are barely getting by is the fact that the findings were fairly universal across income levels. This means that the four-person family living [...]
Composing lists can be a very helpful way to quickly see a great deal of organized information. When considering a significant decision such as buying a home, making lists can be the easiest way to get a grasp on what you are looking for. First, put together your dream house list. This includes all your [...]
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One of the greatest investments you can possibly make is right within your grasp every day. It requires only a small initial investment, it pays off quickly and the return is much higher than if you invest your money in the stock market. It almost sound too good to be true doesn’t it? Even though [...]
