November 2011

Sell Your Losers Before 2011 Ends

11.30.2011

Last time, I wrote about the importance of rebalancing the portfolio. Today, let’s look at the other year end portfolio fixing task – selling your losers to get the capital loss tax deduction. Tax deduction? You may think I don’t have to worry about tax until April. However, you have to take action now before the year is over to get the  tax deduction for 2011. If you wait until 2012, then you won’t get the tax deduction until April 2013. That’s why the end of the year is a great time to sell some of the losers in your [...]

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It’s Time To Rebalance Your Portfolio 2011

11.28.2011

It’s hard to believe, but 2011 is almost over. One of the most important things an investor needs to do is to examine their portfolio and rebalance it at least once a year or so. If you haven’t rebalanced your portfolio in 2011, then it’s time to look it over and see how your investments are doing. 2011 is turning out to be a tough year for the stock market. In this market, it is essential to rebalance your portfolio so you can take advantage of the downturn in various segments. One good thing about having a blog is I [...]

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Is it time to start saving again?

11.28.2011

Apply to check your credit scores today The economy over the last several years has taken its toll on the average household. Comparison websites can help consumers by finding the best rates on a number of financial products that can ease the burden of debt. Household savings have taken a real beating and many economists did not see that changing in the foreseeable future. Wages were expected to stay the same and the general economic outlook has remained rather gloomy according to news reports. A recent bit of good news has put a halt to the constant doom and gloom predicted [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving & Black Friday 2011!!!

11.23.2011

Whew, it’s finally here. I’ve been looking forward to Thanksgiving for so long that I can’t believe it’s here. I really need the 4 day weekend and will take the whole 4 days off from work and blogging. Thanksgiving We have family coming in from out of town and Mrs. RB40 will be cooking the whole Friday and Saturday. I’ll help a bit, but I think it will be mostly her show this weekend. Here are what we’ll be having on Saturday! Big Turkey! In previous years, we usually just get a chicken or game hens because it was only [...]

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