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Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 7 May

I think it's time to move some money from my high yield savings account. Just a year ago I was yielding around $5k a year in dividends. But that's been reduced to around $3k a year. I like to view it as a "safety cushion," but I...

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Force Majeure

Jehanne @Jehanne (2047) • Philippines 6 Apr

It's Monday, indeed! Received an email from the head office that all transactions from the month of March have been posted. March is finally closed and the on hold transaction from April 1 can now be transacted. I have a bulk of...

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If you had 1 million dollars today, what would you do first?

cuttyrish @cuttyrish (3264) • United States 19 Mar

Imagine waking up today and suddenly having 1 million dollars in your bank account. It sounds exciting, but it also makes you think about priorities and what truly matters. The first thing I think I would do is set aside a...

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Good progress. The young trees and hedge realy impressive!

SIDDI KIMPOLE @SIDIKIMPOLE (3481) • Eldoret, Kenya 9 Mar

As I walked towards the cyber, I made a brief stop at the spot where I wish to build a resort. I was impressed by the developments. The young trees are healthy, the hedge is steady. All I need now is to be patience and to take...

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The next step ahead

ultraman cosmos @id_peace (17036) • Singapore 25 Jul

I went for my job interview yesterday morning. It was at a rustic little sleep part of the town. Out of three persons in the interview, I knew two of them. Even through one of them may not know who I am. I think I would do well...

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End of Feb 2025 investment review

ultraman cosmos @id_peace (17036) • Singapore 8 Mar 25

This is the second month which I am fully committed to the investment of Income funds. For the month of Feb, I was glad that I received $1,061.69 for dividends. It was about $22 more than last month due to my Pimco fund starting...

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The 50% Rule

Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 1 Mar 25

Many years ago, I made a very important decision when it came to money. That was to save and invest at least 20% of my income. What was my thought process? Income replacement. In other words, live on only 80% of my means,...

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Busy Days: Mom's Health and Our Investment

Curlann @annierose (21977) • United States 16 Jun 24

Recently, I've been preoccupied with a new opportunity that came our way. My mother and I have long considered investing in a piece of land to construct an apartment building. This would not only supplement my income from teaching...

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Cryptocurrency advise

UmiNoor @UmiNoor (4521) • Malaysia 26 Mar 24

My sister asked me about investing in BitCoin. I'm not very informed about cryptocurrency but as far as I know, it's just imaginary money on the Internet. I may be wrong so I would just like to know if there are anybody on MyLot...

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Do You Upside?

Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 11 Mar 24

It's always nice when you can accumulate some awards and then put them to work, as I like to do. I cashed out $200 of $430 I had in Discover cash back awards, and $100 from the $162 I had in Upside rewards, and then I have about...

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A Fun Little Game to Force Yourself to Save Money

Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 5 Oct 23

Yep. I am still on the money kick. But why not? We all want more money, right? So, here's a little game you can play to force yourself to save money. And it's fun. It's easy. And you can do whatever you want with what you save....

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"Financial Advisors" in the Philippines - where FAs are not regulated

Raine38 @Raine38 (12387) • United States 26 Aug 23

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I'm Back

Johh John @Imsorry9 (235) • Philippines 16 Apr 23

It's been a year since I joined here and nearly a year since my last discussion. I was focused on cryptocurrency since it helped me afford my bills until the bear market hit and I started ruining myself. In the Luna crash, I lost...

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What the Hell is a One-Up?

Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 18 Feb 23

I run my "pantry" like a business. Over the years this has simply served me well and saves me a ton of money. Because I know what I have, what I need, and where to buy it for the best price, and always keep a steady...

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The Best Time Ever

Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 2 Jan 23

I know I sound like a broken record or crazy. But when I hear "2022 ends as the worst year for the stock market since 2008," all I see is money. Because, throughout time, the most money I have ever made was buying into the...

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what is the Best Investment now!

robbiejapan @japanesesamurai (2196) • Japan 26 Dec 22

bitcoin down ! value of the money is getting lower gold,silver and other things are also not trustful. so what should we do ,or how could we save our savings ? i am really confued now.. what is your advice?

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Do You Have an Ally?

Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 16 Dec 22

When the Fed raises interest rates, of course all of your credit will have higher rates. It mostly affects credit cards since most signature and personal loans have a generally fixed rate when you take them on. But, there is a...

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Do You Ever Borrow Money From Yourself?

Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 20 Nov 22

I guess it is one of the joys of having money and at the same time being quite a bit money hungry. But, it is also a part of having a very well defined and systematic approach to everything money related. From budgeting to...

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Do you invest in Stock market?

Archie0 @Archie0 (5654) 31 Oct 22

It’s been a year and half I started investing tiny amount in the stock market. I am also studying various technical analysis and fundamentals so I understand the stock market properly and not just play it like gambling. Does...

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Listen to the Rich

Jim Bauer @porwest (112864) • United States 4 Sep 22

Without a doubt, Dave Ramsey is a very wealthy and very successful guy. Taking financial advice from a guy like him is a very worthy thing to do. He knows a thing or two about money and he is willing to share. And for anyone...

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