to My Investing Journey

Author: Jake

  • Are Dividend Stocks the Best Kind of Stocks?

    Why Dividend Investing is Best for the Long Term Dividend investing is one of the most reliable strategies for building long-term wealth. Not only do dividends provide a steady income stream, but reinvesting them can also significantly accelerate portfolio growth. In this post, we’ll explore what dividends are, how to harness their power, and why… Read more

  • Is Value Investing Dead?

    Value Investing in Today’s Market Value investing is a method of stock investing made famous by legendary investors such as Benjamin Graham, Warren Buffett, and Charlie Munger. This approach involves purchasing stocks that trade below their intrinsic value—the true worth of a company, which may differ from its market price. Investors calculate intrinsic value using… Read more

  • Why Today’s Investors are Yesterday’s Speculators

    Applying The Intelligent Investor to Today’s Market This week, I started reading The Intelligent Investor. The terms “speculator” and “investor” are frequently used to distinguish between those with a sound investment strategy and those without one. According to Benjamin Graham, investors create a process based on safety and analysis to generate adequate returns. Over time,… Read more

  • Why You Shouldn’t Work for Money

    The Lessons of Rich Dad Poor Dad In schools across the world, students learn specific skills to work in a specified industry all their lives. Unfortunately, this makes people dependent on their jobs and industries. They struggle to find work outside their area of expertise, making them almost like slaves to their jobs. The key… Read more

  • What I Learned About Financial Freedom From a Board Game

    Understanding cash flow and acquiring assets is the key to financial independence. One of the best ways to grasp these concepts is through the board game Cashflow, created by Robert Kiyosaki, author of Rich Dad Poor Dad. The game simulates real-life financial situations, showing how cash flow, debt, and assets interact. After playing multiple times,… Read more

  • 3 Powerful Reasons to Invest Your Money

    Many people wonder why they invest their money. There are several compelling reasons why investing is valuable. One of the most important is that money sitting idle loses value over time due to inflation. Additionally, investing provides an opportunity to grow wealth passively, setting individuals up for long-term financial success. The Impact of Inflation on… Read more

  • Rich Dad Poor Dad Lessons: Avoiding House Poverty and Building Real Wealth

    This past week, I started reading Rich Dad Poor Dad by Robert T. Kiyosaki. The book explores the contrasting financial philosophies of Robert’s two father figures and the advice they offered him throughout his life. Even in the introduction, several points resonated with me deeply, especially in light of my current financial journey. Considering Buying… Read more

  • Personal Finance 101: How to Save Money for Financial Freedom

    Saving Money in Today’s Economy Today, with the how expensive things are, it might seem impossible to start putting money away towards financial freedom. With interest rates near record highs and home prices inflated since COVID, the cost of living can feel overwhelming. Even daunting at times. There is still hope – even for the… Read more