What Everybody Ought to Know About Diversification

April 25, 2011

To understand the advantages of diversification, imagine you’re at the doctor’s office. As with most visits to the doctor’s office, the news isn’t good. The doctor explains that if you don’t start eating a balanced diet, you only have a few years left to live. Briefly, the doctor tells you that the rule of thumb [...]

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Weekend Reading – Some Updates on Gen Y Wealth and Life

April 23, 2011

First, I want to say thanks for everyone’s support. I had a few people get in touch with me, after my big announcement. Even better, was the emails and comments to say congrats. I appreciate all of them. Also, for the month of April, Gen Y Wealth will have its highest traffic yet. In the [...]

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The Ridiculously Long List of Ways to Go Green to Save Money

April 22, 2011

In honor of earth day, I think it’s only fitting to share one of my favorite posts of all time on Gen Y Wealth.  The content is even more important today, then it was two years ago. Enjoy, and if you learned anything, do you mind sharing on Facebook or Twitter? Going green and saving [...]

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Roth IRA Income Limitations for 2011 | What are the Income Limits for Roth IRAs?

April 18, 2011

You may think this post is only about Roth IRA Income Limitations for 2011. But it’s really about becoming $142,360 richer in 40 years. Let’s first talk about income limits for Roth IRAs. Roth IRA Income Limitations for 2011 The income limits for Roth IRAs in 2011 are based off your Modified Adjusted Gross Income. [...]

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Regular IRA vs. Roth IRA | Choosing Between a Traditional versus Roth IRA

April 15, 2011

Choosing between a Traditional versus Roth IRA, is one of the first BIG investment decisions you’ll make. With 40+ years of compounded returns ahead, your decision has large implications. The right choice can save you thousands of dollars in taxes now and in the future. While the wrong choice, can cost you thousands of dollars in taxes. [...]

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