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Would Index Funds Keep Pace With The Forbes 400 Richest?

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You wake up one day to find a letter in the mail. One of your distant relatives had robbed an Egyptian pharaoh’s tomb. There’s…

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Is Mark Zoril the World’s Most Famous Financial Advisor?

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When Brad Pitt runs out of milk and dashes to the grocery store, he likely hides his handsome mug under a hat and dark glasses.  The…

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When Stock Market Promises Aren’t Realistic

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In Norse mythology, Loki was a cunning trickster. Many of us know him as Thor’s brother, in the Marvel-inspired Thor and Avengers series of films.…

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The Best Way For Newbies To Invest For Retirement

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We all know it’s important to save money for the future. But many people are afraid to invest. It looks complicated, and they don’t…

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Is There A Connection Between Financial Fitness and Physical Fitness?

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I used to wonder whether there’s a connection between financial fitness and physical fitness. After writing this story, I no longer wonder. Image by Pixabay…

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Bitcoin Falls Further Than The Dotcom Crash

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About 12 months ago, I posted a joke about Bitcoin on a Facebook page. Plenty of people were very upset with me. Some sent me private…

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Index Investors, Which Currency Should You Pick?

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Imagine this for a moment. You’re a young, single person walking along a path and you stumble upon an ancient lamp with instructions on the…

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Why A Sliding Stock Market Is Like A Winnable Baseball Game

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A few weeks ago, a young investor contacted me with concern. He asked, “What happens if we experience another “lost decade” for stocks? I’m afraid…

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The Stock Market Secret That Retirees Need To Know

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One of my good friends sold her house last year in California. The 69-year old plans to fund her retirement with the proceeds. After paying off…

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Would This Portfolio Make A Crooked Gambler Smile?

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In Ancient Egypt, plenty of high-status people were entombed with tools, treasures and sometimes servants. These were meant to help them in the afterlife. But archaeologists…

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