What fears have you overcome and how? The fear of investing and the fear of putting yourself out there. Those are the two fears that came to mind when I read this prompt. When I first started learning about the market, it was a very big deal to open the brokerage account, but even moreContinue reading “Overcoming Fear & How”
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Legacy and What You Leave Behind
What is the legacy you want to leave behind? This is a simple question for me, but it is loaded. I want my wife and I to leave a legacy for our future family members, a legacy of generational wealth. Generational wealth would be huge for the futures of our kin, allowing them more possibilitiesContinue reading “Legacy and What You Leave Behind”
The Debt Ceiling – What To Watch For
Last week and now this week has been consumed by the news of the Debt Ceiling. Congress saying one day that they are close to a deal, then the next day they walk out, appearing no closer to end the discussions. If you’re in the market, chances are you’ve already heard about the Debt CeilingContinue reading “The Debt Ceiling – What To Watch For”
What’s the Oldest Things You’re Wearing Today? – Speak Thrifty to Me!
I am going to put a bit of a spin on this question. Since this is Thrifty Investing, we want to make sure that the topic matches our website and what we are here for. And what are we here for? Thrifty Investing Tips! The question: “What’s the oldest things you’re wearing today?” Well, thatContinue reading “What’s the Oldest Things You’re Wearing Today? – Speak Thrifty to Me!”
A Small Improvement You Can Make
I really enjoy these writing prompts and I typically only take advantage of the prompts that can relate to investing. The question, “What’s one small improvement you can make in your life?” Well for me, it’s a small improvement that turned into big improvements that eventually turned into a whole new interest for me. WhenContinue reading “A Small Improvement You Can Make”
A Quote I Think About Often
Especially in this type of market, a quote I often think about is from Warren Buffett. “Be fearful when others are greedy. Be greedy when others are fearful.” If you are invested in this market, whether you’re in Real Estate or stocks, you are probably feeling some heat. I know I just talked about thisContinue reading “A Quote I Think About Often”
Days Like Today – Investor Caution
What a day so far. If you’ve been paying attention to the market today, it may feel like earnings don’t mean as much as guidance. Earnings seem to play second fiddle when it comes to the Fed announcements, GPD, and CPI data. Today is a heavy hitting day, but I wanted to make this postContinue reading “Days Like Today – Investor Caution”
Risks I Do Not Regret – Investing
A few years ago, when I first started learning and getting into this financial world, I was overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with information, books, and learning, but nothing was more overwhelming than overcoming that fear of the market. Some of us are born with families that are in the market, but most families are not. If yourContinue reading “Risks I Do Not Regret – Investing”
Index Funds & ETF Investing
When I was first learning about the Stock Market, I really only paid attention to individual stocks. I really loved the idea of picking your favorite companies as well as finding new companies to invest in. While I still do pick individual stocks and have my own personal convictions for why I have chosen them,Continue reading “Index Funds & ETF Investing”
The Richest Man in Babylon
What book could you read over and over again? If you are anywhere near the Twitter account for Thrifty Investing or on the blog, then you’ve read about this book before I absolutely love this book and everything it teaches you. The book is set in old Babylon, a fictional city with the richest ofContinue reading “The Richest Man in Babylon”
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