Now is a good time to take a look at your position

So the great thing about black friday is that now that all the companies are getting into the black you can expect some changes in the stock market. There is a good chance that stocks are going to increase, but the date that you want to look for is I believe dec 4th, I’ll [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving

Hey everyone, just wanted to say happy thanksgiving. Don’t forget to call your parents, why you ask, because whether good or bad they have been a part of your journey through life. Everyone that you meet can be a stepping stone or a stumbling block. Be thankful for all of the stepping [...]

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Think like a General, act like a soldier

I’ve spent a fair amount of time perusing the internet and looking at other types of blogs out there as well as learning about being a fire fighter vs a captain. There are a few differences that you need to pay attention to when you are trying to save money, get out of debt, [...]

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Work smarter, not harder

I think the title says pretty much everything about today’s wonderful topic. I am close to finishing a paramedic course which if you don’t know is very difficult. Earning this certification is a great example of working smarter. There are different levels of certification which will not only help me do my [...]

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A little thought on the Roth IRA vs tax deferred

So I have been talking to my coworkers today about making sure that they start saving for retirement. As a firefighter for the city, I am automatically saving 7% into a pension plan. Many guys actually think that this is going to be enough money to retire on.

I was told by other employees [...]

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Planting the seed of a Money Tree

Today is going to be a talk about an analogy that I believe is an excellent representation of understanding the basics of investing and what influences exist. Lets talk about a persons investment portfolio in the sense of a tree. From beginning to end you go from a seed and dirt to a [...]

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Don't get stuck in a rut!

I find that many people will find something that works and stick with it. This is good for many things in life and there are some financial products that are similar, but when it comes to investing this is not the case. Investing involves putting your money into an extremely dynamic environment that [...]

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Find out where you are!

A lot of people think that they know where they are standing with their financial situation, but most people actually haven’t sat down and paid attention to where their money actually goes. This is going along with the new poll that I’ve posted so please vote. Anyways what you should do and it’s [...]

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