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Can Your FIRE Portfolio Survive a Stock Market Crash?
The stock market is shifting, and your portfolio needs to change NOW if you want to reach or stay FIRE (financial independence, retire early). Many e…
Motley Fool’s Ricky Mulvey: Why I’m Buying MORE Stocks Despite Growing Recession Risk
Are we headed right for a recession, or are stocks on sale? We don’t own a crystal ball, but Ricky Mulvey from The Motley Fool is capitalizing on the…
How Do Employee Stock Purchase Plans Work
Employee stock purchase plans, or ESPPs, can be a great way to invest at a discount. The post How Do Employee Stock Purchase Plans Work appeared firs…
Managers Don’t Beat Markets (Why Index Funds Are the Best Way to Invest in the Stock Market)
Many investors, even white coat investors, think they or their money manager can beat the market. Here's why they're all probably wrong. The post Man…
Stocks Tank as Recession Threat Grows, but Real Estate HASN’T Cracked
Stocks are struggling, recession fears are ramping up, and investors are starting to worry. The stock market has been falling for weeks, major indexe…
529 Plan Strategies For A Stock Market Drop
With the stock market down, should families adjust their 529 plan investments? Learn the best strategies based on your child’s age. The post 529 Plan…
Stock Market Volatility Makes Real Estate Look a Whole Lot Better
After President Trump refused to rule out a recession on Sunday, the stock market’s dramatic free fall on Monday showed how unpredictable relyi…
Mortgage Rates Fall EVEN Further as “Tariff Tuesday” Triggers Stock Sell-Off
“Tariff Tuesday” just hit, and the economic ripple effects are already in motion. The stock market saw a significant sell-off, key recession indicato…
Ask Matt & Joel: I’m thinking about dabbling in single stocks, what is the best way to go about it?
Today’s question comes from Anna from Oregon… “I’m 22 years old. I have a Roth IRA, a taxable brokerage account, and an emergency fund with almost a …
5 Best Free Stock Charts For Trading Analysis
Stock charting tools help active traders perform technical analysis. See which free stock charts are our favorites! The post 5 Best Free Stock Charts…
Wow, have you seen the stock market lately?
And by lately, I mean the past several years or more. The value of the S&P 500 index of stocks, where most of us hopefully have a good chun…
Should You Sell Stocks When You’re Fearful?
Are you optimistic about the stock market this year? Investor sentiment turned negative last week and the stock market sell-off has begun. Will the s…
Real Estate vs. Stocks: Which Will Make You MORE Money? (Rookie Reply)
Should you invest in real estate or stocks in 2025? What if you DON’T have to choose? Today, we’ll share how you can have the best of both worlds wit…
Ask HTML: Parlaying Real Estate Equity into Stocks, FIRE Recommendations, & Unloading a Car with a …
Let’s dive into the week with some fresh listener questions we have lined up for you! And don’t just stand on the sidelines- if you have a ques…
Bought Stock On Margin At A 12.575% Interest Rate And Survived
If there's one thing I don't recommend, it's buying stock on margin. Due to the volatility of stocks and high margin interest rates, borrowing money …
How To Invest In Stocks And Place Your First Trade
Learning how to invest in stocks doesn't need to be complicated and overwhelming. Here are a few easy ways to get started. The post How To Invest In …
The Macro Analysis is Clear: Why We Are Reallocating (Away From Stocks) to Real Estate in 2025
Is it a good time to invest in real estate? Yes, and we have proof that real estate may be underpriced, even as we hover around the most expensive av…
The Macro Analysis is Clear: Why We Are Reallocating (Away From Stocks) to Real Estate in 2025
Is it a good time to invest in real estate? Yes, and we have proof that real estate may be underpriced, even as we hover around the most expensive av…
President Trump and the future of stock returns
Since last Wednesday, depending on your political leanings, you have been celebrating or in mourning. Or maybe you greeted the news with indif…
What Long-Term Stock Returns Should I Assume in My Plan?
People in the retirement planning community (especially online) do not have the right mental models long-term stock market returns.