With another strong year in the stock market, it’s time for investors to celebrate! While marveling at the growth of your portfolio is satisfying, a more rewarding way to celebrate is to actually spend some of those phenomenal returns on things that bring joy and fulfillment. Stocks, by themselves, provide no utility. We invest in … Read more
Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build wealth over the long term, but it can be complicated and stressful to get started if you’ve never invested before. The good news is that investing is more accessible than ever. Years ago, you had to work with stockbrokers who charged heavy … Read more
Source: The College Investor In an era dominated by digital transactions and paperless statements, the tangible stock certificate has become a relic of financial history. Yet, for collectors, investors, and those seeking unique gifts, owning a real framed stock certificate holds both sentimental and aesthetic value. If you’re looking for a fun or unique gift, … Read more
Boom! Well, that was kinda sudden! In the three months or so since we last spoke, the world has become an entirely different place – at least for those of us who keep up with any sort of international, financial or stock market news. The headlines are new, and the problems are of course very … Read more
Another fine day in Retirement During our recent discussion on Inflation, a Badass reader stopped by and caught my attention by dropping the following block of wisdom into the comments section: “A final note if you are worried about inflation: sledgehammer the TV and go for a walk in the woods. Trees get bigger every … Read more