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Category: Managing Investments

When the time comes to start getting paid for having money, build a strategy that works in good and bad times.

Investing is not gambling. You are not betting against the house or against your neighbor at the poker table. You are strategically lending money or buying ownership shares in companies and they are paying you for access to your money.

Learn more about this strategy here.

Learn why cryptocurrency is a bad investment and even worse currency
January 14, 2021January 14, 2021 jayrigler Managing Investments

Learn Why Cryptocurrency is a Bad Investment and Even Worse Currency

Learn why cryptocurrency is a bad investment and currency: it fails all three investment criteria and is entirely too unstable to be a useful currency.

How my Fidelity Go Robo-Advisor account beat the S&P 500 in 2020
January 12, 2021January 12, 2021 jayrigler Managing Investments

How My Fidelity Go Robo-Advisor Account Beat the S&P 500 in 2020

See how my Fidelity Go Robo-Advisor portfolio grew by 21% in 2020, beating the S&P 500 by five percentage points, with less volatility.

Warren Buffett is Right: Investing in the S&P 500 is a Bet on America
January 7, 2021January 7, 2021 jayrigler Managing Investments

Warren Buffett is Right: Investing in the S&P 500 is a Bet on America

Learn why Warren Buffett famously said that the best investment for individual investors is the S&P 500 because "there's been no better bet than America."

How and When to do a Roth IRA Conversion
December 22, 2020December 22, 2020 jayrigler Managing Investments

How and When to do a Roth IRA Conversion

Learn what a Roth IRA Conversion is and whether it is right for you. Plus, learn the logistics of how and when to execute a Roth IRA Conversion.

The Value of Simplicity in Your Investments
December 17, 2020December 17, 2020 jayrigler Managing Investments

The Value of Simplicity in Your Investments

Complex investment strategies are hard to manage and lead to errors. Learn how to build simplicity into your investments and avoid unnecessary complexity.

The Dangers of Placing Too Much Trust in your Investment Advisor
December 2, 2020December 2, 2020 jayrigler Managing Investments

The Dangers of Placing Too Much Trust in your Investment Advisor

Learn the dangers of placing too much trust in your Investment Advisor and why it's important to be the CEO of your own finances.

The Difference Between A Money Coach and a Financial Advisor
November 11, 2020December 10, 2020 jayrigler Managing Investments

The Difference Between a Money Coach and a Financial Advisor

A Financial Advisor sells securities and insurance. A Money Coach teaches you new habits to improve your relationship with money.

How to Use an HSA to Self Insure for Long-Term Care
October 21, 2020November 27, 2020 jayrigler Managing Investments

How to Use an HSA to Self Insure for Long-Term Care

Nearly everyone will need some form of Long-Term Care in their life. Determine if using a Health Savings Account to self-insure could work for you.

The Four Pillars of Personal Finance
September 30, 2020November 27, 2020 jayrigler Managing Investments

The Four Pillars of Personal Finance

Success in Personal Finance comes from four pillars: spend less than you make, have emergency savings, diverse investments, and rebalance.

What is Financial Independence
September 9, 2020December 9, 2020 jayrigler Managing Investments

What is Financial Independence

Financial Independence is a journey, not a destination. Taking control of your money allows you to increase your financial freedom a little more every day.

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My name is Jay Rigler, and I am a Money Coach, financial literacy advocate, economist, and author with 20 years of experience. I have been a personal financial advisor, worked at a Credit Card, and been responsible for analytics at a top-tier advertising agency where I was tasked with determining how much advertising is able to change consumers’ behavior. Now, I spend my time advocating for financial literacy and writing for PracticallyIndependent.com.

 

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