Articles You Kind of… Should… HAVE to Read To Be Successful
In order to truly get a death grip on your finances, you need to make sure you know all the different types of options available to you, and most of us don’t.
That is why I’m here to save you. If you have never really gave a look at my blogroll (link of sites on the right), then you are really doing yourself a disservice. Most sites listed under the list are interesting yet informative domains of personal finance.
But yet again, I am here to save you. Here are just some of the great post picked from these sites. I have also sprinkled in a few other interesting post from around the web.
From the Roll
20s Money - 20 Must Reads for 20-Somethings
“I have decided to compile the best 20 articles judged by content and popularity for this post.”
My Investing Blog - A Month of Quintessential Saving Tips
“…thousands of people saw some very good ideas to cut costs for the summer!”
The Stock Bandit - Trading with Objectivity
“Trading today’s markets is as competitive as any other endeavor. The brightest minds are involved, countless sums of money are at stake, and if you don’t show up prepared, you can get your face ripped off.”
Stock Trading to Go - 26 Stocks Gone to the Slaughter House
“I am not talking about stocks that have just “sold off lightly” or are “experiencing a pull back”. No, I am talking about stocks that have gotten hammered in the last month and are down at least 40%…”
The Big Picture - $10 Concert Tickets (Economic Indicator)
“This is shaping up to be a pretty bad summer for touring. A lot of tours are having trouble.”
The Curious Investor - Discounts - Good or Bad?
“But, as investors in a business, seeing a large amount of sales or marked down items in a store is always a warning sign.”
The Digerati Life - Optimal Foreign Investment Allocation
“I’ve also known some people who have dumped their domestic holdings completely in favor of foreign equities. With the dollar in the dumps and everyone wanting a piece of America for cheap, I can see why folks are eager to take flight into international funds.”
Dual Income No Kids - 5 Rock Solid Tips for Building Wealth
“I wanted to share what I think are 5 rock bottom principles that will help you build wealth.”
Everything Finance - Paying in Cash
“We’ll focus on just one technique to improve your finances - paying in cash. Here’s how making cash-only purchases can help you to budget, save and invest.”
Investing Lessons - It’s Officially a Bear Market
“Now with the market dropping like a rock – the pain is real. Your portfolio is decimated, annualized returns are receding and you start to wonder – what am I doing in the market?”
Personal Finance and Money Tips - 39 Investing Rules
“For your information, I have compiled a list below that explains the rules in investment. Many of the rules are highly preached and practiced by investment gurus throughout the world.”
Money Ning - Summer Fun Guide
“Just the other day, it was so hot in my apartment that I almost passed out… I feel compelled to be stubborn and leave the A/C off! Instead, I managed to focus all the braincells that was left and came up with these frugal ideas to stay cool.”
The Baglady - Keep Your Long Term
“Well, I’m reading some panic-inducing headlines lately about the Dow going down 20% and how it is worst June since the Great Depression. Recently my mom asked if I were selling my investments lately, and I said no way.”
The Financial Blogger - How to Trade Commodities
“You will buy or sell a commodity, let’s say Crude Oil. When buying or selling, you are not sending any money for the trade. What? Yes, you read correctly. Instead, you will only be sending money when you lose money (if crude oil goes down) or you will get credit if the crude oil price goes down.”
ZachStocks - VMWare - Family Squabbles
“ZachStocks has covered VMW in the past as concerns over a high valuation set the stock up as a potential short. Those who held short positions in the stock this week are likely sitting on solid gains despite a turbulent market”
Around the Web
Yahoo - Woods first billionaire athlete
“Tiger Woods is on pace to pass one billion dollars in career earning by 2010, becoming the world’s first billionaire to accumulate his fortune by playing sports, says Forbes Magazine.”
Fool - Welcome to Amateur Hour
“Sure, to most people, “amateur” has negative connotations — it implies a lack of skill, a lack of commitment. But “amateur” comes from Latin via French; in its original form, it means “someone who really loves doing something”.”
CNN Money - Nation’s Fastest Growing Cities
“After being pummeled by Hurricane Katrina in 2005, New Orleans is showing signs of recovery - ranking as the fastest-growing large city in the nation…”
Forbes - Bioengineering the Perfect Athlete
“Given all that biological evidence, a drug that blocks myostatin would seem like a slam dunk as a treatment for muscular dystrophy–and as a drug ripe for abuse by athletes.”
Fortune - Fannie and Freddie Doomsday Scenario
“Here’s a scary, and relevant, question to ponder as the housing market continues to slide: What would it take for the government to step in and help Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac, and how would a rescue affect you, the taxpayer?”
Hope that is enough to feed your financial fix.
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