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Why I’m Adding to My Position in Ameriprise
Why I’m Adding to My Position in Ameriprise

I’m buying more because facts say I should!  

 

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InvestingRaymond CageAugust 5, 2018Investing, Ameriprise, dividendsComment
Procter and Gamble is Loyal to Shareholders But Not to Their Customers
Procter and Gamble is Loyal to Shareholders But Not to Their Customers

Is Procter and Gamble being disloyal?

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InvestingRaymond CageAugust 1, 2018Kimberly-Clark, Pampers, KMB, dividends, Apple, Prices, Procter & Gamble, Microsoft, HuggiesComment
How Amazon Fed My Walgreens Investment
How Amazon Fed My Walgreens Investment

Amazon sent Walgreens’ stock tumbling. Here is why I pounced all over this buy opportunity for a Dividend Aristocrat.  

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Tip of the Day, InvestingRaymond CageJuly 11, 2018Walgreens, Amazon, Stocks, Pharmacy, dividends, healthcareComment
3 Guidelines For Managing A Dividend Portfolio
3 Guidelines For Managing A Dividend Portfolio

Building a strong dividend portfolio can ease stress but some rules must be followed to be successful. 

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Investing Guides, Investing, WealthRaymond CageApril 6, 2018Investing, dividends, portfolio, dividend yield, financial coachingComment
TSP: Take Advantage of the Low Fees
TSP: Take Advantage of the Low Fees

Are you taking advantage of the TSP’s low fees?

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Tip of the Day, InvestingRaymond CageMarch 25, 2018Investing, Smart Military Investor, Thrift Savings Plan, TSPComment
Senate is Voting on New Fed Chair Today. This is Why it Matters.
Senate is Voting on New Fed Chair Today. This is Why it Matters.

Today the Senate is voting for a new Federal Reserve Chair. This is what it matters.  

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Raymond CageJanuary 17, 2018Fed Chair, Senate, Jerome Powell, Janet Yellen, Federal ReserveComment
Detailed Breakdown of the Thrift Saving Plan’s C Fund
Detailed Breakdown of the Thrift Saving Plan’s C Fund

The Thrift Savings Plan has 5 different funds and a host of Lifecycle funds. This article will give you a full breakdown of the TSP's C fund, the backbone of most TSP accounts. 

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Investing, Investing GuidesRaymond CageJanuary 16, 2018Investing, TSP, Thrift Savings Plan, C Fund, S&P 500, sp500 stock, S&P 500 Chart, dividendsComment
Happy New Year From the Smart Military Investor
Happy New Year From the Smart Military Investor

2017 is over. I’d like to share my accomplishments with you all. I hope to hear from you about your accomplishments!  

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Wealth, Personal FinanceRaymond CageDecember 31, 2017New Years, Education, Net worth, Goals, 2017Comment
You Have To Start Playing A Different Game
You Have To Start Playing A Different Game

Corporations are playing a game. It is time for you to start playing a different one to reap more benefits.  

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InvestingRaymond CageDecember 30, 2017Tax law, Investing, Share buy backComment
Guest Post: Unique Financial Benefits Available to Military Service Members
Guest Post: Unique Financial Benefits Available to Military Service Members
Personal FinanceRaymond CageOctober 2, 2017Life insurance, Saving deposit program, Taxes, Student Loan Forgiveness, Student Loans, VA Home Loan, SGLIComment
Treat Company Debt Like Your Personal Debt
Treat Company Debt Like Your Personal Debt

Imagining a companies debts like your own is a good way to separate a good business from a bad one. The Interest Coverage Ratio is the perfect way to do that.

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Investing Guides, InvestingRaymond CageSeptember 13, 2017Interest Coverage Ratio, Debt, InvestingComment
SMI Weekly Update 5 June 2017
SMI Weekly Update 5 June 2017

From the James Comey testimony and Qatar troubles to summer personal finance tips, read on to see what's in store for the first week of June on this SMI Update.  

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Personal FinanceRaymond CageJune 5, 2017Summer, Saudi Arabia, James Comey, Qatar, FBI, OPEC, Summer BudgetComment
Ralph Lauren & Retail: From Horses to Ponies
Ralph Lauren & Retail: From Horses to Ponies

Ralph Lauren brand has reported losses on its operating income. So, while the brand is still gives me a good feeling when I wear it, owning the stock does not.

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InvestingRaymond CageMay 20, 2017Ralph Lauren, Retail, Macy's, Dillard's, Kohl'sComment
Guest Post: Sallie Mae is NOT Your Friend
Debt Elimination GuideRaymond CageApril 7, 2017Student Loans, Debt, TexasComment
The Healthcare Vote Could Have A Vice Grip On the Next Stock Market Surge
The Healthcare Vote Could Have A Vice Grip On the Next Stock Market Surge

Republicans are struggling to pass a new healthcare bill and that is holding up a potential stock market rally.

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InvestingRaymond CageMarch 23, 2017healthcare, repbulicans, Obamacare, Trump Trade, Value Investing, healthcare voteComment
3 Simple Ways How the Yahoo! Finance Industry Browser Will Give You an Investing Advantage
3 Simple Ways How the Yahoo! Finance Industry Browser Will Give You an Investing Advantage

Using the Yahoo! Finance Industry Browser will help you gain an advantage in your investing.

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Investing Guides, InvestingRaymond CageMarch 5, 2017yahoo personal finance, Investing, Value Investing, dividends, Warren Buffett, Benjamin Graham, Yahoo! FinanceComment
18 Lessons Learned from The Richest Man in Babylon (Smart Military Investor Book Review)
18 Lessons Learned from The Richest Man in Babylon (Smart Military Investor Book Review)

A summary and review of the lessons in the book "The Richest Man in Babylon".

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Most Popular, WealthRaymond CageMarch 1, 2017The Richest Man in Babylon, book summary, book review, lessons, Smart Military InvestorComment
Tip of the Day: Hold Until it Doesn't Make Sense to Hold

How long should you hold your stock? There isn't one right answer, but here are a few tips you should consider.  

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Investing, Tip of the DayRaymond CageFebruary 23, 2017Smart Military Investor, InvestingComment
How Do You Read a S&P 500 Chart?
How Do You Read a S&P 500 Chart?

Sp 500 Stocks make up one of the most popular indexes in the world. It is crucial that you learn how to read an S&P 500 Chart.

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Investing, Investing GuidesRaymond CageFebruary 18, 2017S&P 500 Chart, yahoo personal finance, sp500 stock, market, market stockComment
Smart Military Investor’s Guide on How to Stop Being Broke
Smart Military Investor’s Guide on How to Stop Being Broke

This guide on how to stop being broke will detail why the single action of paying yourself first will lead you to financial freedom.

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Personal Finance, Investing GuidesRaymond CageFebruary 13, 2017how to stop being broke, pay yourself first, budgets, Smart Military InvestorComment
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