et me begin by saying the stock market is crazy. Nobody can deny that. However, everything causing the fear in the markets today is already done. What’s done is done. The right perspective is not on how to get away from the ugly market; the right perspective is on finding the next BOOM. For my fellow 20-somethings, the pummeling of the market is a gift. A gift filled with lower stock prices and an opportunity to make a great deal of money on the …

Well, I decided to compile all the advice and information that I have accumulated and written about into a single, handy-dandy E-Book. This E-Book aims to be a comprehensive resource for 20-somethings with regards to everything having to do with your finances and money. Saving, budgeting, investing, retirement, real estate, and more are all covered in this E-Book. Continue reading to download the book.

As a just turned 26 year old, I have a pretty good start in comparison to most when it comes to saving money for my future, whether that future is retirement or just a lifestyle to be enjoyed later in life. I have been pretty diligent and proactive since joining the work force after graduating college to where I’ve already saved up some money and am well on my way to investing. As I’ve said many times, starting in your 20s (and then continuing through your life) can …

As we head into tonight’s debate, the political scene is roaring due to the controversial bailout being orchestrated which perhaps brings together our nation’s capital and Wall St. closer than ever before. Since both candidates have very different views on taxes, and it definitely impacts your money, we’re going to take a look at these plans and ideas.

Yesterday, I got alerted via email about a great potential short trade where a small company had gone up 400% in three days. The technicals were looking great for a potential correction. I shorted 600 shares of SIL at $3.60. I put a stop at $3.75 in case it shot up for some reason. As the afternoon continued on, the stock started dropping. As it dropped, I moved my stop lower and lower to lock in some profits. The stock went as low as …

One of the interesting side effects of the government bailout activity might be a return to the days where we saw oil reach new high after new high. In the last few days, oil has already rebounded and is currently above $120.
This is definitely one of the areas I am watching as my portfolio is still heavy in natural gas. Natural gas has been killed in recent months as the energy commodity prices corrected. The question is whether we will see oil continue to rise and increase …

Your actions in the stock market during this unique time should be consistent with your investment strategy that you have already bought in to. If you haven’t determined what your strategy is yet, you need to do that immediately. Your actions should be consistent with your strategy no matter the stock market environment looks like. Let’s take a look at potential actions to take today based on investment strategy.

Today, I’m fed up. I’m fed up with our government and our fiscal policy. We now officially live in a country where it doesn’t pay to be personal and financially responsible. We have learned that it is acceptable to be completely irresponsible because our huge government will simply bail you out.