Decade in Review – What Caused the Worst Stock Market Declines in 2010-2019?
“…have an adequate idea of stock market history, in terms, particularly, of the major fluctuations. With this background…
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45 Years of Berkshire/Buffett Quotes – Now Updated to Include 2020’s Letter
Continuing an annual tradition here on Begin To Invest, I added Buffett’s 2020 letter to the compilation of quotes…
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2020 IRA, 401k, and Roth IRA contribution limits – Roth IRA eligibility, IRA tax deductions, and more!
With a new year comes new IRS rules. Here’s what has changed for 2020 in regards to how much you can contribute to…
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Lessons from the Pets.com Downfall – What’s the Difference Between a Bad Idea and a Good Idea That’s Early?
As we build out our ‘This Day in Stock Market History’ archive, I like to periodically take an in depth look at…
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The Wisdom of Crowds – The Story of The Stock Market’s Reaction to the Challenger Explosion
“If the efficient market hypothesis is true – and the Challenger explosion example certainly implies it is – The…
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9 Examples of a Competitive Advantage (#9 is One of Buffett’s Favorite Type to Look For!)
Finding a company with a competitive advantage means finding an investment that will offer solid returns for decades…
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How Did The Stock Market Perform During Watergate and Nixon’s Impeachment?
Another day and another round of the #impeachment headline trending: This was the clearest evidence yet of impeachment…
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What Does it Take to Save 1 Million Dollars?
What does it take to reach a retirement account of $1 million? Here we take a look at how much you would have to save…
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