by Karla Dennis | Mar 14, 2016 | Blog
Many wealthy investors invest the same as you. However, there can be significant differences. In most cases, you can match the investments of wealthy investors by alternative means. There are few investment strategies you can’t mimic, even if you’re an average investor. Interestingly, very few wealthy investors are able to outperform the market average. You might be better off with an index fund, but it’s interesting to see how the rich do it. Learn some of their favorite investments and see how you can take advantage of these strategies yourself. read...
by Karla Dennis | Sep 17, 2020 | Blog
Invest Like the Wealthy, Even if You’re Lacking in Wealth Many wealthy investors invest the same as you. However, there can be significant differences. In most cases, you can match the investments of wealthy investors by alternative means. There are few investment strategies you can’t mimic, even if you’re an average investor. Interestingly, very few wealthy investors are able to outperform the market average. You might be better off with an index fund, but it’s interesting to see how the rich do it. Learn some of their favorite investments and see how you can take advantage of these strategies yourself. read...
by Karla Dennis | Feb 23, 2016 | Blog
Real Estate Investing…Is It For You? Investors are often attracted to real estate because of its significant potential for profit. On the flipside (no pun intended), the possibility of losing it all should always be lurking in the back of investors’ minds because, as with any investment, there is risk involved. If you are considering getting in on the real estate game, or increasing your activity in the market, take these tips from seasoned real estate investors to heart. Tips for novices read...
by Karla Dennis | Feb 16, 2016 | Blog
Timely Tips for Tackling Taxes Taking action now is the best way to avoid the stress associated with a last-minute tax filing. These habits can help you beat the odds and make your resolutions stick: Even though Tax Day for most filers is three days later this year (due to the observance of the Emancipation Day holiday on April 15 this year), that only leaves a few short months to get your taxes filed and to anticipate any potential refund. Taking action now is the best way to avoid the stress associated with a last-minute tax filing. By taking the following steps now, you will be breathing a lot easier when tax time comes around: read...
by Karla Dennis | Jan 3, 2016 | Blog
Do you feel that you’re underpaid and underappreciated at work? Staying in a position that you feel doesn’t pay what you deserve is a career mistake. It’s important to your financial future to take action to bring this issue to the attention of your employer and get the salary you deserve. There could be different reasons behind your low salary. Your management might not notice your hard work or you might have accepted a job with a low starting salary. Try these options if you feel you’re underpaid: Learn to take credit for your ideas and your work. If you feel that you’re underpaid because management isn’t noticing you, it’s time to draw attention to the valuable work you do. These steps will encourage your managers to notice your talent and hard work: Meet with your direct supervisor to talk about your job and duties. Ask them to define what your job duties are and to assess how well you’ve been performing them. Speak up during meetings. Present your ideas with enthusiasm and take credit for what you do. Take ownership of your work by adopting a passionate attitude and celebrating every small victory and achievement. Ask your manager why you’re underpaid. Your management might not realize how hard you work or might see things differently. You might find that you’ve been underpaid due to a bad performance review or that the company is struggling at the moment. Ask if there are things you can do to improve your performance and earn a raise. Ask for a raise! Present your request in a tactful manner and be prepared to...
