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Sticking To An Investment Strategy Through Volatility

The last few months in the stock market have had some serious ups and downs.  In early March, people were disgusted with the market, doing everything they could to get out.  Today, in June, we’re over 30%+ off the lows and by the way people speak, you’d think happy days were here again!  My question […]

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Kevin | June 16th, 2009 | Continued

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How Do You Get To The Next Level In Obtaining Wealth?

Everybody wants to get rich quick, or hit the lottery.  This is not a how to get rich article, but rather a practical look at how does one get from a good, healthy financial scenario to a picture of significant wealth?
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Kevin | May 14th, 2009 | Continued

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Financial Success: A Dose Of Reality and Words Of Encouragement To All 20-Somethings (The Most Important Article I’ve Ever Written)

The following article is as good of an explanation that I can provide for why I created this site and why you should visit this site.  What I have to say will be sobering information, but it is information that you need to understand.  By understanding what I have to say, you are well ahead […]

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Kevin | May 5th, 2009 | Continued

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Why Is Deflation Bad? Let’s Challenge The Commonly Held View Regarding Deflation/Inflation

There is a big debate going on whether inflation or deflation is occuring, which is worse, and what should we do to create a nice balance between the two.  The most commonly held view is that deflation is a disaster for an economy, and inflation is tolerable as long as it doesn’t get out of […]

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Kevin | April 24th, 2009 | Continued

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Kevin’s April Stock Market Commentary: AAPL, M, SPG, WMT, GDX, FAZ and More!

Over the last month, the markets have rallied from the lows over 20%.   If you timed the bottom correctly, you made some quick, easy money.  If you missed the bounce, don’t feel compelled to chase it as most that do will end up getting hurt in my opinion.  Let’s take a look at where we […]

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Kevin | April 9th, 2009 | Continued

About this Site

My name is Kevin and 20smoney.com is my creation.  I have a strong interest in finance, investing, and entrepreneurship.  The result of these interests in this blog.  I offer this blog not as a medium to teach but as a window into my financial journey.
I aim to tell you what I’m thinking in terms of […]

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Twitter - The Beacon Of American Innovation? Is This Good or Bad?

If you read my blog, I talk a great deal about the American economy and the lack of real growth due to a lack of production and export.  One area of “production” that we still thrive in is technology, especially software / internet technology.  While some of the biggest global phenomenons in the last few […]

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24Jun2009 | Kevin | 0 comments | Continued

Lessons Learned From “Moneyball” By Michael Lewis

Two of my favorite subjects are business and baseball.  I recently read a book that masterfully combined the two.  ”Moneyball” is the story of the Oakland Athletics baseball team, under the leadership of General Manager Billy Beane.  The A’s have long been one of the teams in major league baseball with the lowest payroll as […]

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7Jun2009 | Kevin | 0 comments | Continued

As Market Rally Continues, Risk-Reward Picture Gets Worse

We have had an insane run in the last 2 months.  The market has rallied over 30% from the March lows in just a matter of a few months.  For those that missed the run, I urge extreme caution in buying into the market at current levels.  The reason?  Risk/Reward!
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3Jun2009 | Kevin | 2 comments | Continued

Why Wal-Mart Rocks For Consumers & Investors

It’s no surprise that consumers are moving towards lower cost retailers during an economic downturn, and it’s also no surprise that companies such as Wal-Mart (WMT) have seen their earnings hold up much better than other retailers.
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Popularity: 5% [?]

20May2009 | Kevin | 3 comments | Continued

Are You Waiting To Jump On A Piece of Real Estate? Don’t Rush, You Have Plenty Of Time

For many 20-somethings, the prospect of owning one’s first home is a common goal, and a great goal.  With the bubble and the bursting of that bubble, many people are saying there has never been a better time to buy real estate.  While prices have come down considerably, I believe they have further to go.
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19May2009 | Kevin | 0 comments | Continued

Did You Miss The Rally? Don’t Sweat It

If you follow the stock market, like me, you are probably amazed at the recent run. From the March 2009 lows, the broad indeces are up approximately 30%. Everyone wants to know, is this the start of a new, bull market or is it simply a bear market rally destined to crush the […]

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12May2009 | Kevin | 0 comments | Continued

Follow Me On Twitter!

I’ve always been intrigued with Twitter, but just recently decided it should be a larger part of my blog/business plans that I thought before.   I will be providing updates throughout each day on my stock market thoughts as well as other financial topics.  To get my “Tweets”, you need to “Follow” me on Twitter.
You […]

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9May2009 | Kevin | 2 comments | Continued

The Coming Mother Of All Bailouts That Nobody Ever Talks About

Bailout is a word that you hear a lot these days.  We’ve had bank bailouts, auto company bailouts, even “bailouts” of home owners who are under water with their homes.  We’ve bailed out municipalities and insurance companies.  Arguably, there are more to come.  Perhaps, commercial real estate?  None of these compare to the mother of […]

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30Apr2009 | Kevin | 13 comments | Continued

In This Tough Job Environment, Focus On Performance, Not Entitlement

When this are going tough, whether you lost your job or can’t find a job, it’s easy to play the entitlement card.  “How can they do that to me?”, “How can they let go of me and not him?”, “If they’re going to cut my hours, then I’m going to stop caring about my performance”.  […]

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28Apr2009 | Kevin | 1 comment | Continued

Customer Service At Its Finest: Big Screen TVs and Peanuts

Last April, I wrote about buying a new big screen TV at my local Sam’s Club.  I also wrote about the return policy at Sam’s where I will be able to take my TV back at a later date for any reason at all.  While I believed the policy, a part of me was always […]

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7Apr2009 | Kevin | 3 comments | Continued

Investing 101: The Exchange Traded Fund (ETF)

One of the hottest investment products / vehicles over the last few years is the Exchange Traded Fund or the ETF.  What are ETFs?  Should you use them to invest?  I will cover all of the basics here, so you can make an informed decision whether or not to add ETFs to your investment portfolio.
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30Mar2009 | Kevin | 0 comments | Continued

The 2009 20s Money Model Portfolio

I’ve been working for a few days on a model portfolio for myself.  Basically, if i had enough money to create 20-30 positions, how would I allocate the portfolio?  How diversified would I be?  I will give you the full portfolio in this post.
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30Mar2009 | Kevin | 6 comments | Continued

Great Video From Europe

This is a great video of a representative from Britian speaking to the British Prime Minister.  I would love to hear this kind of talk from the representatives in the United States!  Have a look.
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25Mar2009 | Kevin | 1 comment | Continued

Is Your Cash Growing Or Being Eaten Away By Inflation?

Where is your money being kept?  Maybe you’re afraid of the stock market (rightly so) and are just stashing cash under your mattress.  Well, I’m here to tell you that this might be a bad idea as well.
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23Mar2009 | Kevin | 3 comments | Continued

A Good Option If You Want Some Professional Investment Advice

As more and more people are beginning to realize, Wall Street has been taking advantage of average investors through a flawed system designed to enrich their firms at the direct expense of their clients.  At most major Wall Street firms, even brokers with the best intentions are pressured into selling expensive “proprietary products” or other […]

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20Mar2009 | Kevin | 0 comments | Continued
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