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The End of QE, Yea! Wait What is QE Anyway?

Posted by Jim on Sep 23rd, 2013 · 6 Comments

We wonder why this country is in such financial turmoil! This article illustrates, better than most, that the U.S’s economic woes are not even comprehended by a large portion of the population. I believe this is by design, because, an informed public would make it monumentally more difficult for the puppet masters in Washington to run this country into the ground. An uninformed public...
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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.

The End of QE, Yea! Wait What is QE Anyway?

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