investment strategies
“ Everything you want is just outside your comfort zone“ Robert G. Allen With the inflationary pressures we are feeling globally, it literally pays to have more than one source of income. I have read that the average millionaire has at least 7 sources of income. I know we are here to learn how […]
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“ Investing isn’t about beating others at their game. It’s about controlling yourself at your own game“ Benjamin Graham Investing is an exact science. I don’t mean it is the same for everyone because I believe we all have different risk profiles. It is a science because the principles that guide investing apply the
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“ The biggest risk of all is not taking any.” Melly Hobson Investment groups are a good avenue to diversify and grow your wealth. Most of us refer to investment groups as Chamas. The kind of investment group we are discussing today is one where members come together with the commitment to grow themselves
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“If the cryptocurrency market overall or a digital asset is solving a problem, it’s going to drive some value“ Brad Garlinghouse Crypto- currencies have been all the buzz lately that I felt I had to get my hands dirty in research just so I can educate myself on this speculative investment vehicle. I know
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“ Success investing starts with courage.” Unknown Investing has always been seen as a controversial issue, and it does not need to be, if only it approached in the right way. First- off I want to say every day we are faced with investment decisions. They may not necessarily be financial decisions, but they
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“ In investing, what is comfortable is rarely profitable..” Robert Arnott Did you know that creating and accumulating wealth is a balancing act? It requires us to enjoy the present, that is, the here and now while we plan for a great future. It is also an intentional journey that has some ups &
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“ No matter how hard you work, your money can work harder.” Aya Laraya Money market funds are investment vehicles that pool money from investors and then invest it in short-term instruments that have competitive interest rates. The rates are competitive because they are usually slightly higher than the benchmark 91 day Treasury bill rate.
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“ Know what you own, and know why you own it.” Peter Lynch Most people who know my love for all things investment and financial planning will often come to me with these questions. “What should I invest in?” or “where should I put my money?” Another classic is “which share/stock should I buy?”
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“You may delay, but time will not. “ Benjamin Franklin I am currently reading a book, Franklin’s Thrift by three co-authors David Blankenhorn, Barbara Dafoe Whitehead, and Sorcha Brophy – Warren. One of the themes the book covers is the genesis of Savings and Mutual banks better known to us today, as Savings and Credit
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For the longest time, I wanted to invest in Government treasury bills and bonds. But I considered myself a layman, what did I know? The big imposing building that is the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) did not serve to calm my nerves. So, I held out, waited and then waited some more… and finally,
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