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Home Posts Tagged "Cattle Investing"

From Moo To Moolah!

Posted by Jim on Mar 14th, 2014 · 14 Comments
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The stock market has been fruitful this last year, we would be hard-pressed to argue that, Dow 16000+, new highs for the S&P, people are giddy about their returns. However, If you’re still skeptical like me about wall street products, maybe its time to jump on the ‘alternative investing’ bandwagon, just like I have.  So, with that being said, I figure it is time I update y’all...
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Self-Directed IRA Update, What Are The Heifers Up To?

Posted by Jim on Sep 10th, 2013 · 5 Comments
As many of you know, I made the decision to move all my retirement savings to a self-directed IRA, and it’s going great.  I have completely eradicated myself from the Wall Street Casino, by selling all my positions and putting the proceeds into Cash!  With this cash I have invested in things I can see, touch, and control which to me, are more important selling points than any “potential”...
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One Self-Directed IRA & 40 Head Of Cattle

Posted by Jim on Jul 2nd, 2013 · 5 Comments
As many of you know I am a fan of managing your own retirement through the use of a Self-Directed IRA.  I am still considering investing in tax liens although I have just discovered that if I do, I would have to tie up my capital for at least 3 years.  I am not sure I want to do that.  So, while I decide if a three-year commitment to investing in tax liens is a good option, I have decided to diversify...
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Critical Financials’ Basic Personal Finance Rules

Here are some simple guidelines that will help you build wealth:  

1) Do the math. Get a budget and calculate your net worth

2) Get an emergency fund. Save at least 6 months worth of expenses

3) Limit costs. Spend no more than 30% of your income on housing

4) Max your retirement. Maximize contributions to your tax-deferred retirement accounts

5) Pay yourself first. Set aside money for yourself before you take care of your other bills

6) Set goals. Goal let you get ahead faster

7) Avoid high interest debt. Avoid credit cards, title loans and other usurious loans

8) Diversify. Diversity your assets.

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