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I have to admit, as I consider what to do next in terms of investing, it is a little bit daunting. I think that this is the case for most people. The markets continue to be rather soft in terms of stocks and real estate due to many factors, one of which seems to be the Sub Prime lending fiasco. But in the end, people have to look for investments for their money.
Written by Jed Pittman on October 19th, 2007 with no comments.
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Throughout the past several weeks, the stock market has felt like an absolute roller coaster. Some people are screaming sell. Others are screaming buy. And many, many people who are invested in stocks or mutual funds without really knowing what to do are jumping when these people scream.
Written by Jed Pittman on October 1st, 2007 with no comments.
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According to Google finance’s entry about (VTI), “Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (the Fund), formerly known as Vanguard Total Stock Market VIPERs, seeks to track the performance of a benchmark index that measures the investment return of the overall stock market.”
Written by Jed Pittman on June 27th, 2007 with no comments.
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John Bogle, the founder of Vanguard, has written a number of books on investing and has some key points that he shares his book: Common Sense On Mutual Funds. It turns out that it is an oldie but a goodie when it comes to investment advice.
Written by Jed Pittman on June 25th, 2007 with no comments.
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It is absolutely amazing to me when I talk to people I know about retirement. There is a vast constellation of ideas regarding retirement earnings when I talk to my own friends and family, but in this short article, I’d like to address one of them. Managing retirement into retirement.
Written by Jed Pittman on June 14th, 2007 with 1 comment.
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How does a business make money and continue to operate? That is what a business model is.
Written by Jed Pittman on June 11th, 2007 with no comments.
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As always, I must state that all of the information in this article is opinion and speculation and not a particular endorsement of the market, any market segment, or any particular investment. I am not an investment professional; I’m just an average person. For any investment advice you should do your own research and consult a professional.
Written by Jed Pittman on May 23rd, 2007 with 1 comment.
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In my first article, I explained a little bit about the downsides of rental properties as something you might consider before purchasing one. Here are some more details.
Renting isn’t Forever:
Written by Jed Pittman on May 2nd, 2007 with no comments.
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Are you thinking about purchasing a rental property? In this two-part article, I will explain why this might not be a good idea AND provide an alternative way to diversify some of your investment dollars into real estate.
Written by Jed Pittman on April 30th, 2007 with no comments.
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One of the most interesting factors when it comes to personal finance for me is inflation. Inflation changes the buying power of currency over time. It changes the real value of debt and loans. And it changes the real value of assets.
Written by Jed Pittman on April 13th, 2007 with no comments.
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