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    US Economic Stimulus Plan - Or How Much is $850,000,000,000.00?

    First, the InvestmentBuddy thinks that the US should pass a simple law to keep everyting in perspective.  Call things like you see them.  We should take the words “billions” and “trillions” out of the dictionary.  Most Americans have a concept of what a million dollars is.  Your can relate it to a very large home.  [...]

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Investing

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Retirement

The Value of Involuntary Investing (Direct Deposit)

Much can be said for frequent, standardized, involuntary savings.  You probably know it as direct deposit, or automatic contribution.
Many employees participate in this type of plan through tieir employer.  They can usuall either deposit into a standard savings plan or into a company sponsored 401k plan.  There are many advantages of the 401k which we [...]

Investing for Minors

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