Whenever anyone asks me how to get started with investing in stocks I tell them to start with an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund). I always feel a bit funny about it though as I have almost zero money invested in ETFs. So I figured I should walk my talk and jump on the ETF bandwagon like everybody else in the financial freedom movement. The reason I'm not invested in ETFs is not … [Read more...] about Automatic Investing with Vanguard ETF Australia
Investing in Stocks
Dividend Quotes by Famous Investors
I've read a ton of investment books recently and I'm always collecting interesting quotes or underlining passages so I figured I might start sharing some on the Money is Choices blog. The first lot of quotes will be about dividends from stocks. If increasing dividend payments don't get you excited then you need to check your pulse. I see them as Freedom dollars and do … [Read more...] about Dividend Quotes by Famous Investors
Saving 10 Percent of Your Income Per Year is NOT Enough
If you want to retire early and you listen to the advice of many financial experts you will NOT achieve your goal. Many experts will tell you to save ten percent of your income and invest in bonds and mutual funds. Another ten percent towards your debt, and just to rub salt in the wound and make you look really stupid, give ten percent away. It would be funny if it wasn't so … [Read more...] about Saving 10 Percent of Your Income Per Year is NOT Enough