I have discussed how I use the Free Morningstar Instant X-Ray tool, but Morningstar is more known for its mutual fund rating system. Who hasn’t heard the terms, “5 Star Fund, 4 Star Fund, etc.” but what does that actually mean? How does Morningstar calculate the Star Rating System? Russel Kinnel, Morningstar’s Director of Mutual…
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Gregory Zuckerman wrote an Article in the WSJ titled, “Greatest Trade: How Can you Make $20 Billion” which provides 8 easy steps to become a Billionaire. Where did these steps come? Mr. Zuckerman follows two years of John Paulson’s work. The article is entertaining, but I’d love to read an autobiography if ever produces it…
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Last week I reviewed Morningstar’s Free X-Ray Tool using my own 401(k). I believe that most people should leave their retirement accounts alone, both in terms of invading it and asset allocation within the account. I personally take a very balanced, hands off approach to my 401(k), choosing to look at my 401(k), as I…
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Despite having my Series 6 and 63, I am not an investment expert, by any means, nor do I pretend to be. Luckily, there are free tools out there for people like me to allow me (and maybe you lol) to analyze your portfolio and investments. I personally use Morningstar X-Ray Tool* What is Morningstar?…
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Being that I am in debt elimination mode I haven’t talked about my investments that much. But on February 15, 2007, I was intrigued by the idea of Prosper and have since built a very very small portfolio. As the P2P Lending market grew so did the competition and Prosper and LendingClub both went into…
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I was reading the June Edition of Trusts and Estates Magazine, my favorite magazine, and found a very interesting article which is aimed at advisors and attorneys for very wealthy individuals; however it applicable to everyone during these turmoil times. Trusts and Estates Magazine is an industry standard for those in estate planning – each…
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