Fidelity Investment Rewards Visa Card Review

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We here at the Investor Junkie household have multiple accounts with Fidelity and is the primary account for our taxable investments. In addition, our low interest “fixed” rate credit cards suddenly skyrocketed to over 9% and now a variable rate. It was time for a new credit card strategy, because low interest rate credit cards [...]

2010 Hyundai Genesis Review

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We got a new car! As mentioned previously, we were in need of a new car. With baby number three on the way we needed something to replace the existing clown car, our 10 year old 2001 Toyota Solara. If it weren’t for our growing family, I would have been happy keeping the existing car until it [...]

“Stop Acting Rich” by Thomas J. Stanley – Book Review

Stop Acting Rich and Start Living Like a Real Millionaire

So you want to become wealthy? Have you ever wondered how others who have started with nothing, retire with a high net worth (over $1 million in assets). 

“How to Make a Fortune from the Biggest Bailout in U.S. History” – Book Review

Ron Insana - How to Make a Fortune fromthe Biggest Bailout in U.S. History

It’s been said many investors profited from the Great Depression.  What on the surface was a horrible period, made many people wealthy in the long run, and also advanced the theory of investing.  After all, Benjamin Graham wrote the classic book “Security Analysis” in 1934.  I think the same can be said from the “Great [...]

Morningstar Review – Premium Membership

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I’ve been a Morningstar premium member for about 8 years now. They are a great resource to help assist you in your investment decisions. Their ratings system is universally known throughout the investment community. Originally they only reviewed mutual funds, but a few years ago added stocks to their reviews. Personally I look at services like Morningstar [...]

Review of “The Investor’s Manifesto” by William Bernstein

Investor's Manifesto by William Bernstein

First let me say I am a big fan of his previous books “The Intelligent Asset Allocator” and “The Four Pillars of Investing”.  So don’t take anything I say as disliking his work.  On the contrary, I feel all three books are a MUST read primer for a good financial education!  Maybe one day I’ll [...]