119 – Beware of Investment (and diet) Fads

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Investment fads are nothing new. When selecting strategies for their portfolios, investors are often tempted to seek out the latest and greatest investment opportunities. Over the years, these approaches have sought to capitalize on developments such as the perceived relative strength of particular geographic regions, technological changes in the economy, or the popularity of different…

118 – Dave Ramsey’s Baby Steps

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Dave Ramsey’s 7 Baby Steps Save up $1,000 to start an emergency fund. Pay off all non-mortgage debt using the debt snowball. Save up 3 to 6 months of expenses to complete your emergency fund. Invest 15% of household income into Roth IRAs and pre-tax retirement accounts. Work on college funding for children. Pay off…