Some Popular (and Unpopular) Wealth Creation Strategies
When someone says fire is your first instinct to run for the door? To be honest, I think that I’m at the point now where I’m ready to talk about my Roth IRA and some of my wealth creation strategies… For those of you that might be unfamiliar, FIRE, to some people, stands for Financial […]
How Long Will My Money Last with the 4% Rule? (Based on History)
If you’ve ever listened to even 5 minutes of a Financial Independence podcast, then you’ve likely heard something about the 4% rule. The 4% rule is a very simple rule of thumb, but for someone like myself that loves to dive into the numbers – I always asked myself, actually how long will my money […]
Our Favorite (Free) Value Stock Screener: A Comprehensive Guide
Chances are that if you have been investing for any period at all, you’ve likely used a value stock screener to try to find certain stocks that meet your investing requirements. If you haven’t done that, then I’m scared for you for one of two reasons: You’re going through each stock manually which is going […]
How to Find the Statement of Retained Earnings in a Company’s 10-K
When reading through any financial statements on annual reports, I always zoomed by the earnings statement because I didn’t know what it was. Or what retained earnings were on the balance sheet. Until recently, when I started reading through the Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders, I discovered the importance of retained earnings and their meaning. […]
IFB140: Simple Ways to Save Money on Car Maintenance
Announcer (00:00): You’re tuned in to the Investing for Beginners podcast. Finally, step by step premium investment guidance for beginners, led by Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern. To decode industry jargon, silence crippling confusion, and help you overcome emotions by looking at the numbers, your path to financial freedom starts now. Dave (00:36): All right […]
Stock Repurchases: How They Work and Their Effect on Earnings
Updated 3/6/2024 In today’s market, share repurchases are the choice that most public companies use to return value to their shareholders. Investing giants such as Warren Buffett and Jamie Dimon applaud these efforts. Warren has commented multiple times in his Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders on his fondness for share repurchases, also known as buybacks. […]
IFB139: Beginners Guide to Investing in Bonds
Announcer (00:00): You’re tuned in to the Investing for Beginners podcast. Finally, step by step premium investment guidance for beginners led by Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern. To decode industry jargon, silence crippling confusion, and help you overcome emotions by looking at the numbers, your path to financial freedom starts now. Dave (00:36): All right […]
Corporate Bond Trading for Beginners: How to Buy Bonds Online
Ben Graham, the father of value investing and the creator of security analysis, was a huge proponent of investing in bonds. His seminal book, The Intelligent Investor, recommends allocating anywhere from 25% to 75% of your portfolio to bonds. Investing in bonds can be a great way to increase your margin of safety and protect […]
IFB137: How To Control Your Emotions When Selling A Stock
Announcer: 00:00 You’re tuned in to the Investing for Beginners podcast. Finally, step by step premium investment guidance for beginners led by Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern. To decode industry jargon, silence crippling confusion and help you overcome emotions by looking at the numbers. Your path to financial freedom starts now. Dave: 00:37 All right […]
IFB135: 4 Tips for Beginning Investors with Braden Dennis
Announcer: 00:00 You’re tuned in to the Investing for Beginners podcast. Finally, step by step premium investment guidance for beginners, led by Andrew Sather and Dave Ahern. To decode industry jargon, silence crippling confusion, and help you overcome emotions by looking at the numbers, your path to financial freedom starts now. Dave: 00:36 Welcome to […]
