Just tidbits about money and finance.
From the category archives:
I have access to Financial Engines through my company. I like to check in with them every 6 months or so. I feel like this year’s economy is really in upheaval, what with Greek debt, a weak job market and overhyped government bonds.
Unfortunately, I never blanket move out of a mutual fund for another one. [...]
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I actually have two cousins that moved to DC this year. The other one is from the other side of my family. She’s about 10 years younger than I am and used to work in Korea for Lehman Brothers. During her last year in Korea, she worked for Merrill Lynch.
While we were having dinner, she [...]
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I think I’m going to be lucky if I reach the peak of my 2007 net worth.
The reason is two-fold.
1. I am taking a bath in the markets lately in my retirement accounts. Coupled with my low contribution rate in 2008, I think I’ll be lucky to be flat and not lose anything in the [...]
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Lately, the search referrals I’m getting include a lot more “asset allocation international” type searches.
Are you guys also looking to internationalize your investment portfolios? I thought I mentioned this before, I’m bumping up my international portion by reallocating money to a second international fund which is less growth oriented and more blend/value. Seems I [...]
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JD of Get Rich Slowly has the 105th Carnival of Personal Finance available now. He’s done it DJ-style. “Stacks of tracks on tons of wax, etc.” I think I can almost hear Casey Kasem.
Madame X at My Open Wallet with Who Do You Think You Are? I’m serious. I think I can hear the song [...]
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WOW. 104. I should only hope to live that long. But eh, maybe not.
The 104th Carnival of Personal Finance is available at Getting Green. Matt is a pretty snappy guy and he’s doing it minimalist style. It’s nearly Zen with the soft green/grey theme. I can almost hear the trickling water and the lotus flowers [...]
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