Smart Military Investor Blog

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.

Personal FinanceRaymond CageJune 05, 2017Summer, Saudi Arabia, James Comey, Qatar, FBI, OPEC, Summer BudgetComment

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.

InvestingRaymond CageMay 20, 2017Ralph Lauren, Retail, Macy's, Dillard's, Kohl'sComment

Guest Post: Sallie Mae is NOT Your Friend

Debt Elimination GuideRaymond CageApril 07, 2017Student Loans, Debt, TexasComment

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.

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

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

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".

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.

Investing, Tip of the DayRaymond CageFebruary 23, 2017Smart Military Investor, InvestingComment

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.

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

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

Tip of the Day: I Met A Millionaire While Moving Boxes

Frugal living can lead to great wealth in the future. That lesson was reiterated to me while moving boxes this past week.

Tip of the Day, Personal FinanceRaymond CageFebruary 11, 2017Frugality, personal finance, habits, financial freedomComment

How Can I Get Rich From Stocks?

Have you ever asked yourself, "How can I get rich from stocks?" The answer to that question lies within you. This post will explain how habit building, commitment and discipline are key to getting rich in the stock market.

InvestingRaymond CageFebruary 07, 2017Get Rich from stocks, habits, Pat DorseyComment

Smart Military Investor’s Stock Valuation Guide

This guide will give you an easy stock valuation formula and stock valuation techniques to easily recognize when a stock is traded below or above fair value.

Tip of the Day: Don't Buy Snapchat stock

Tip of the DayRaymond CageFebruary 02, 2017IPO, SnapchatComment

3 Common Mistakes That Destroy Wealth

Read why most people stop themselves from becoming rich.

Personal FinanceRaymond CageJanuary 30, 2017car payments, job satisfaction, InvestingComment

Tip of the Day: Dow 20K

Tip of the DayRaymond CageJanuary 25, 2017Dollar-cost average, Dow 20KComment

Tip of the Day: Slow Down and Read Annual Statements

Tip of the DayRaymond CageJanuary 25, 2017Comment

Why I Will Be Opting into the Blended Retirement System in 2018.

I have made a lot of difficult decisions. Deciding to opt into the Blended Retirement System wasn't one of them.

Personal FinanceRaymond CageJanuary 22, 2017Blended Retirement System, TSPComment

Letter to my 18-Year-Old Self

I promise you I will get back to financial stuff very soon, but I believe this will be an interesting read for my followers. Also, there is a surprise at the end that you won't want to miss.

Most PopularRaymond CageJanuary 15, 2017Comment

Smart Military Investor’s Guide to Using a Stock Screener

There are over 46,000 stocks world wide. Use this stock screening guide to find the one worth investing in!

Investing, Investing Guides, Most PopularRaymond CageJanuary 07, 2017stock screenerComment

The Ultimate Guide to Eliminating Debt

Are you ready to be out of debt? Follow this guide!

Debt Elimination Guide, Personal Finance, Most PopularRaymond CageJanuary 02, 2017 {@} Comments