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The secret to developing an interest in spending time improving your finances is creating a vision of what you want your money to achieve.
Create a portfolio that supports your financial goals, provides liquidity for short-term needs, and gives you peace of mind. Establish an asset allocation that you can stick with through a major drop in the stock market.
Value stocks are sold at a discount to their intrinsic value with an assumption the price will eventually increase to market levels. Value stocks tend to be less volatile and frequently pay dividends. They may sell at a discount because the industry is out of favor or late in its life cycle.
Dollar cost averaging allows you to invest in the market while providing some protection against market fluctuations and downside risk. It is most effective for investors who have a long investment horizon, maintain a diversified portfolio, and want to minimize risk.
Women need to take an active role in managing the household finances. Organize your finances so you both understand your current financial situation – what you have, where it is held and how to access it.
People with a positive attitude about money, view money with a sense of abundance rather than scarcity. Their ability to earn or accumulate money does not impact the ability of others to succeed.