I'm not saying this is how you should value a stock but am simply sharing how I value the stocks in my portfolio. In fact, this could be a very bad way to value stocks as I'm only interested in broad brushstrokes, trending numbers and I'm always making exceptions, but it works for me. I have also been asked about this stock or that stock, so I figured I would share what I do as … [Read more...] about How I Value a Stock: Buy and Sell
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Investing Articles to Retire Early
Below is a list of all the investing articles published on the Money is Choices website. The newest articles are at the top of the page. Full List of Money Articles … [Read more...] about Investing Articles to Retire Early
ETF Index Fund Portfolio Update + Dividends
September was another challenging month for stocks. Since I started this whole ETF investing thing a few months ago I am yet to see an up month! The ETF portfolio value is still increasing each month but only because I'm adding new money and my portfolio size is still quite small. I'm not complaining though as it simply means I'm buying stocks cheaper. This is a forever … [Read more...] about ETF Index Fund Portfolio Update + Dividends
Vanguard ETF Portfolio Update
September was a challenging month for stocks worldwide but if you're investing for the long term and you're focusing on increasing your dividend income then it really shouldn't be a problem. Actually you should be smiling more as companies will be cheaper to buy. The stock market is really the only place of commerce where people see discounts and run out the door. It's like … [Read more...] about Vanguard ETF Portfolio Update
Automatic Investing with Vanguard ETF Australia
Whenever anyone asks me how to get started with investing in stocks I tell them to start with an ETF (Exchange Traded Fund). I always feel a bit funny about it though as I have almost zero money invested in ETFs. So I figured I should walk my talk and jump on the ETF bandwagon like everybody else in the financial freedom movement. The reason I'm not invested in ETFs is not … [Read more...] about Automatic Investing with Vanguard ETF Australia
Dividend Quotes by Famous Investors
I've read a ton of investment books recently and I'm always collecting interesting quotes or underlining passages so I figured I might start sharing some on the Money is Choices blog. The first lot of quotes will be about dividends from stocks. If increasing dividend payments don't get you excited then you need to check your pulse. I see them as Freedom dollars and do … [Read more...] about Dividend Quotes by Famous Investors
You Are Poorer Than You Think!
I've seen the same money message repeated a million different ways by as many financial writers trying to tell us we're richer than we think! Simply by being born into a first world country and having access to clean water, electricity and the many other conveniences that come with the good life. And in many ways I agree with the pundits, we are very lucky. In many regions … [Read more...] about You Are Poorer Than You Think!
What is the FIRE Movement? (Financial Independence Retire Early)
F.I.R.E. is an acronym which stands for Financial Independence, Retire Early. It's an online movement of people who are focused on retiring early by living frugally, increasing income, and investing every dollar they can now. It's said that the financial movement had its beginnings in 1992 with the "Your Money or Your Life" book written by Vicki Robin and Joe Dominguez. It … [Read more...] about What is the FIRE Movement? (Financial Independence Retire Early)