With 2024 near its end, it’s time for my annual tradition of gathering my favorite investment writing of the year. I started this tradition in 2017, and have continued it ever since (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023). 2024 was a continuation of the bull market that many did not expect. With that being said, I present my favorite investment writing of 2024: My Rule for Avoiding Lifestyle Creep: Don’t Live Beyond Your Assets (Money With Katie) It’s rare when someone comes up with a good, new financial rule when it comes to spending money, but Katie Gatti Tassin crushed it here.  Unlike so many other spending rules which focus on your income, Katie’s approach focuses on your assets. By anchoring your spending to your assets, your spending won’t be subject to something as fickle as income, and it allows you to better gauge your financial progress. Rather than explaining her rule in detail here, read the article and see for yourself. A Few Thoughts on the Selloff (Michael Batnick) It might be hard to remember now, but on August 5, 2024 there was a massive selloff. The VIX got as high as 65 (the highest since March 2020) and the world started to panic. Yet, in the midst of the madness, Michael Batnick had the perfect message to reassure concerned investors. Writing about financial markets on good days is easy, but writing about them on bad days is what separates the good writers from the great ones. If you want a lesson in calm and collected writing, this is it. Lucky vs. Repeatable (Morgan Housel) You would think that it’s nearly impossible to say anything new on the idea of luck vs. skill, but Morgan Housel does just that. This piece is a prime example of how a common issue of debate can be re-examined and dissected in a whole new way. So, the next time you are trying to figure out whether an outcome is based on luck or skill, ask yourself: is it repeatable? Notes on Venture Capital (Part I, Part II, Part III, Part IV) (Carl Joseph-Black) I’ve never included a multiple part series in my annual roundup until now. Carl Joseph-Black is a lawyer by trade who works exclusively with startups on their legal issues. Thankfully, he compiled all of his wisdom into this highly readable four-part series on venture capital (VC). Part I is on the major players in VC, Part II is on how to raise money, Part III is on what metrics matter, and Part IV has some parting thoughts. You’ll need to subscribe to his newsletter (which is free) for these insights, but, trust me, they’re worth it. Why We Have a Housing Crisis (Kyla Scanlon) Kyla Scanlon has already established herself as the economist for Gen Z, but she is quickly becoming the voice of reason on all matters of economic policy. I loved this piece because she tackled the complicated, and often

The Japanese stock market crash of the early 1990s is the investing equivalent of a scary bedtime story. “What about Japan?” the old hands mutter darkly whenever the youngsters get overly excited about their S&P 500 profits. As well they might, because the Japanese nightmare has an irreducible ‘There but for the grace of God…’ quality about it. Partly that’s because the bursting of the Japanese bubble was such an extraordinary fall from grace. .memberful-global-teaser-content […]

The videos from the 2024 Bogleheads Conference are now available. You can find them at the links below. Note that “Bogleheads University” is the first day of the conference, which is split up into “101” and “501” tracks to provide more entry-level information for those who need it, while still having a separate advanced track so that the more experienced attendees can get some new, useful information as well. 2024 Bogleheads University 2024 Bogleheads Conference […]

The stock market outlook remains in an uptrend as investors look forward to the annual “Santa Claus rally”.

This is what dividend investing is all about!  Investing in dividend stocks allows YOU to earn dividend income, the best passive income stream!  Bias, you better believe it. Time to dive into Lanny’s November 2024 dividend income results!  Were records set?  Almost to financial freedom?  One day and one month at a time! Dividend Income Dividend Income is the fruit from the labor of investing your money in the stock market.  Further, Dividend Income is […]

This investment opportunity came to me recently. It’s a mobile home lead from another real estate investor. Since I’m not looking for any new projects, I thought I’d pass it along. For more details, see my post on the support page. Sign up as a member today to get exclusive access. And just in case you missed it, here’s my video on what you get as a valued member: [embed]https://youtube.com/watch?v=O5YKWjN-MqU&feature=oembed[/embed] Thanks for your support! The post Investment Opportunity: Mobile Home Lead appeared first on Adventures in Mobile Homes.

Buying a house can be a fun and thrilling experience, but it’s something that you need to plan and prepare for as much as possible. There are so many factors that play a role in making this work for you, and it is vital to think about the financial considerations that are involved in purchasing property. This is one of the key things that you need to focus on when you are trying to make […]

While Craigslist can offer some legitimate housing rental listings, its open nature makes it a hotbed for scammers, especially when targeting vulnerable groups like low-income families or those with poor credit.  These scammers are sneaky… and clever… and know exactly what they are doing to steal money from unsuspecting victims. This guide covers the most […] The post Don’t fall for these Craigslist apartment rental scams appeared first on Wealthysinglemommy.com.