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Finance: The “best” 529 plan

What’s the best 529 plan for college savings? There isn’t one. We highlight 4 plans from Ohio, New York, Michigan, and Utah that are roundly praised.

Posted bysmilingdadAugust 24, 2023August 24, 2023Posted inCollege, FinanceTags:#529plan, #bankrate, #mi529, #morningstar, #ny529, #oh529, #personalfinance, #ut529, College, Investments, SavingsLeave a comment on Finance: The “best” 529 plan

Some EV stocks are making a comeback

Some EV stocks are giving buy signals on their stocks. We cover them in this July update.

Posted bysmilingdadJuly 30, 2023July 30, 2023Posted inElectric VehiclesTags:#byd, #electricvehicle, #personalfinance, #renewableenergy, #sustainability, Investments, TeslaLeave a comment on Some EV stocks are making a comeback

New I bonds offer 4.3%

New I Bond rates are out, for the May 2023 to October 2023 period. New I Bonds offer an attractive 0.9% fixed return for the life of the bonds.

Posted bysmilingdadMay 1, 2023May 1, 2023Posted in#ibonds, InvestmentsTags:#ibonds, Investments, SavingsLeave a comment on New I bonds offer 4.3%

Diversify with art and wine

Is it possible to invest in alternate investments like fine wine and fine art? The answer is yes.

Posted bysmilingdadFebruary 20, 2023February 20, 2023Posted inAlternativeTags:#fineart, #finewine, #personalfinance, Investing, Investments, StocksLeave a comment on Diversify with art and wine

2022 investments in review part 1

An awful year in many ways came to an end! We review major investment performance in 2022.

Posted bysmilingdadJanuary 3, 2023January 4, 2023Posted inCryptocurrency, Investments, Personal Finance, StocksTags:#2022, #amazon, #bitcoin, #dow, #ethereum, #gold, #meta, #nasdaq, #oil, #s&p500, #tsla, #ustreasury, apple, InvestmentsLeave a comment on 2022 investments in review part 1

Last day to earn 9.62% for 6 months

Today’s the last day to earn a guaranteed 9.62% interest for the next 6 months by purchasing I bonds!!!

Posted bysmilingdadOctober 28, 2022Posted inInvestmentsTags:#ibonds, #inflation, #personalfinance, #treasurydirect, Investments1 Comment on Last day to earn 9.62% for 6 months

How’s Fundrise performed this year?

We look at year to date returns from our Fundrise account, an alternative to real estate investment trusts.

Posted bysmilingdadOctober 2, 2022October 2, 2022Posted inFinance, Investments, Personal Finance, REITsTags:#fundrise, #personalfinance, InvestmentsLeave a comment on How’s Fundrise performed this year?

Stocks sucker punch investors, again

We analyze how the Nasdaq, Bitcoin, and Ethereum have performed over the last three months using our low emotion system.

Posted bysmilingdadSeptember 24, 2022September 24, 2022Posted inCryptocurrency, Finance, Investments, SavingsTags:#personalfinance, #sustainability, InvestmentsLeave a comment on Stocks sucker punch investors, again

A US Savings Bond is offering 9.62% for the next 6 months

How you can earn a high interest rate over the next 6 months using US Treasury I bonds, a US savings bond

Posted bysmilingdadMay 7, 2022May 7, 2022Posted inFinance, Personal Finance, Savings, UncategorizedTags:#compoundinterest, #ibonds, #personalfinance, #ruleof72, #treasurydirect, #ukraine, Investments, Savings3 Comments on A US Savings Bond is offering 9.623 for the next 6 months

Stocks, crypto, everything is crashing

The Nasdaq, Bitcoin, everything is crashing. This is where having a plan, being disciplined, and executing it matters.

Posted bysmilingdadMay 6, 2022Posted inCryptocurrency, Finance, Personal Finance, StocksTags:#bitcoin, #nasdaq, Investing, Investments, Savings, Stocks4 Comments on Stocks, crypto, everything is crashing

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