Investing

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    The Average 401K Balance By Age Is Much Higher For People Who Track Their Finances

    In a few charts, we will take a look at the actual estimated average 401k balance by age and how much higher it would be if everyone tracked their finances.

    Have you ever thought about how much your peer group has saved in their 401k plans? What about how your own 401K might look if you actually maxed out your 401k every year? In a few simple charts below, we…

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    Why Trying To Time The Market Is A Terrible Idea – In One Very Simple Chart

    "Time in the market is better than trying to time the market" – a million people at this point. And all of them are probably rich.

    “Time in the market is better than trying to time the market” – a million people at this point. And all of them are probably wealthy. Why does the quote above about consistently investing make so much sense? Chances are,…

  • How Much Should You Have Saved For Retirement By Every Age? Here’s The Answer

    Once I understood how much I should have saved for retirement by 30, 40, 50 and beyond, I was able to take action. Now you can too!

    Retirement savings can be a daunting thing to think about for most people. But don’t fall prey to the worry and just quit. That will leave you with a really tight budget during your retirement – your golden years! —…

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    Melinda Gates On Why Warren Buffett’s Renowned Optimism Granted Him Success

    Warren Buffett has optimism, which may help lead him to positive investing results and success in life. Melinda Gates believes so in quote.

    Which came first: The optimism or the success? For Warren Buffett, he’ll tell you that he’s always been optimistic, even before he was successful. Melinda French Gates believes that Buffett’s renowned optimism led to his success. Melinda French Gates –…

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    Do These 3 Things Immediately To Boost Your Retirement Savings

    Whether you’re just joining the workforce or closer to retirement than ever before, it’s still possible to bulk up your retirement savings.

    Saving money hasn’t been easy for millions of people over the last few years. Loss of jobs, reduction in bonuses, and major financial setbacks make comfortably retiring someday seem like an impossible dream. Here’s the good news – bolstering your…

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    Major Sports Losses Impact Stock Market Negatively, Research Shows

    Research suggests that major sports results, especially losses, impact the stock market perhaps because it affects the mood of investors.

    Research shows that major sports results, especially in soccer, negatively impact the stock market. The researchers believe major sports losses affect investors’ moods, which in turn influences the stock market. The study, titled “Sports Sentiment and Stock Returns,” investigated “the…