Should you look to invest abroad for lower risk opportunities?
The S&P 500 price-to-earnings ratio, for an estimated 12 month earning, was 22.18 as of the end of June – the highest it’s been in almost 20 years. This, along with some other measurement techniques, tells us that American companies are profoundly overvalued right now.
Many of us think of the risk/reward trade off as relatively universal across markets, but this is a great reminder...
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Swiss Bank Accounts for Non-Residents
Swiss bank accounts for non-residents are appealing because of their perceived anonymity as well as having certain perceived business and tax advantages. Swiss bank accounts for non-residents are possible but there are issues to be mindful of when considering opening an account at a Swiss bank.
The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FACTA)
For those who fondly remember the concept of a Swiss bank...
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Small Things That Add to Your Electric Bill
There are lots of small things that add to your electric bill. Little things in a typical American home that may cause a larger burden on your power supply–especially if there are more than one of them present at a time.
Some frugal bloggers talk about “vampire” power drains from always-plugged in televisions, computers, and other hardware, but this only represents a very small percentage...
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How Does Inflation Affect Purchasing Power?
How does inflation affect purchasing power? To begin to understand how it works, it helps to know what purchasing power is and how it’s defined. Investopedia defines purchasing power as “the value of a currency expressed in terms of the amount of goods or services that one unit of money can buy.” So when we discuss purchasing power, we aren’t in this context talking about how much money you...
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Are Investing Courses Worth It?
Are investing courses worth it? Sadly, there is no cut-and-dried answer to this question since much depends on both the quality of the courses as well as the ability of the student to absorb the information.
That said, there are some things you can do that will make choosing whether to take an investing class or not easier.
Are Investing Courses Worth It? Count The Cost
The first indicator that an...
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