The Dow Jones Industrial Average: All 30 companies at close today.

By Molly Greaves
If I fall behind on keeping my posts up in real time, I have this link  for you, where you can get a quick market recap each day, and I also have provided it for you on my blogroll where you can get the daily update in REAL TIME, or you can click here to [...]

What is COMPOUNDING INTEREST and How It Can Benefit YOU!

 

By Molly Greaves
If read my posts regularly, you’ve probably noticed that I always say ” if time is on your side.” That’s because when you’re so lucky and don’t even realize the opportunities you have to create a large abundance of wealth. That’s because the sooner you start saving, the more time your money has [...]

What the FICO Folks Care & And How YOU Can Do What THEY Want To Make Your Life Cheaper In The Long-Run

 

1. Pay on time.  This counts for 35% of your score. Even paying the minimum amount counts. All of my bills are set up to automatically get paid when they are due. Not sure if you’ll have enough money in your account to cover your bills? At least have the minimum amount deducted so you can [...]

What is the Dow Jones? Who’s listed on the Dow Jones?

Lots of people hear about the Dow Jones over and over again, but many, and I repeat, MANY, people have no clue what it means.  So, to address that, the Dow Jones Industrial Average is the weight-average from 30 blue-chip stocks, which typically are the leaders in their industry. The 30 members can change, but below is [...]

Drowning In Credit Card Debt?

By Molly Greaves
If you have multiple cards with high interest rates, consider transferring your balance to a card with a low interest rate. I hate to say it, but it’s a smart move if you’re drowning in debt since it can reduce your debt costs. 
Before you transfer your balance to a  new account, ask what [...]

Your Credit Card Interest Rate and Your Savings Account

By Molly Greaves
So what is one to do if they have credit card debt, but want to start saving too? 
It comes down to your interest rates. I mean the interest rates on all of your credit cards where you have debt (aka owe a balance), and also the interest rate you’re receiving from your savings account.
Although I [...]

Berkshire Hathaway- A GOOD Investment For YOU?

By Molly Greaves
You’re lucky enough to own some Buffet investments. But are they are the best investment?  

All of us know Warren Buffet. And if you dont, I will blog soon about all of the reasons the rest of the world knows him. Stay tuned for that.  If you’re like me, you highly respect the guy, [...]

Interview Your Realtor? Yes, of course.

By Molly Greaves

Once you start working with a realtor, I’m sure you’ll want the process to be as smooth and efficient as possible. That’s why after your realtor asks you questions to find out your needs and wants for your new property, you’ll need to interview her too, to make sure you have the right [...]

Top 10 Wealth Management Firms in Austin

This is more geared toward my local Austin friends, or people interested in Austin Wealth Management. According to the Austin Business Journal, these are the Top 10 Wealth Management Firms ranked by locally managed assets as of February 2007.
1. Charles Schwab 370-3880
2. Merrill Lynch 474-5811
3. Raymond James and Associates 477-3110
4. Veritrust Financial 448-0647
5. Ameriprise Financial [...]

10 Critical Questions Every Investor Should Ask

By Molly Greaves

I dont know much about Fisher investments, so I decided to try and change that. So, I recently called them to get some information, including their annual report. 
I received the information in the mail the other day, and wanted to share with you what they deem the 10 Critical Questions Every Investor Should [...]