I saw a post by a blogger named Write2Reality who wrote about calculating/projecting his forward 12 month dividends that got me thinking whether this is useful data for most.  Despite not agreeing with W2R I would recommend checking out his blog; an engaging blogger with great content (a rarity today). Is Calculating a Projected Forward 12
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I remember this question being asked in one of my introductory economics classes when I was in college.  Being that everyone was 18 to 20 years old no one had a good answer.  I won’t pretend the answer changed my life because to be honest I didn’t even think about it until recently.  The answer
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I selfishly come back to this site a day or two after a new month to update and share my net worth growth (or loss).  Why is it selfish? I don’t think readers other than the few who, have taken a vested interest in my success, get a whole lot out of these net worth
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Regardless of the size and the profile of the companies that they are currently running, all business owners have one thing in common: the desire to reduce costs and enhance productivity at the same time. Despite the fact that, in these difficult economic times, this objective may seem like a mission impossible, it is actually
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I was working with some calculations the other day and something became ridiculously apparent to me.  You and I (along with almost anyone) literally can’t afford to wait to start investing and savings. Calculating Contribution and Investing Returns I think a very simple example will provide evidence that you need to start contributing, investing and savi
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I can’t believe it has been almost 3 years since I started tracking my net worth on my personal finance blog.  Every month I take a look at my assets and expenses, as well as, a quick look at my short term financial goals. My Short Term Financial Goals To keep myself focused I give myself The post January 2014 Net Worth Update

You would be surprised at how many people collect miles thinking they are all the same They are not. Seat Availability Take the example of a trip to Europe. It will cost 60,000 miles for starters with either United or Delta miles. But the reality is it is a lot harder to find a seat The post Credit Card Miles Vary By Card

When I finished Warren Buffet’s authorized biography The Snowball: Warren Buffett and the Business of Life last month I knew I wasn’t done delving into all that is Buffett.  I immediately downloaded all of his shareholder letters.  If you are new to Buffett (beyond reading what other’s think he is thinking on investment sites) I The po
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When I moved last year I signed up for Verizon Fios for my triple play package.  Being a new customer I got a great deal without signing a long term contract, however, I knew I was at the end of that initial “new customer” term.  After looking into the situation it seemed that my price The post Any Easy Way to Save on Your Verizon Fios Bill

After my November 2013 Dividend Watchlist update I bought: 18 Shares of BMS for $711.39 with commissions 15 Shares of HCP for $581.10 with commissions Sold 24 shares of MCY for proceeds of $1,114.27 after commissions. I think this was the first time I ever sold, even a part, of a position that wasn’t due The post December 2013 Dividend Watchlist