Podcast – Investing Should Be Easy – Episode 5

In the next episode of his podcast, Alex Richwagen continues the investment strategy in pursuit of long term growth, dividend reinvestment, and compounding gains to teach others how to become better off financially. In today’s show, Alex reviews the recent news that the Dodd-Frank law will be reformed.  This is a very important law to review and understand how it impacts your portfolio.  During the show, Alex discusses several potential companies that could be positively impacted by this rule on both Computershare and Wells Fargo Investor Services:

• Computershare Investor Services — Link to website here
• Wells Fargo Investor Services – Link to website here

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If you want to submit any questions for show, please send an email to – alex.richwagen@gmail.com

Thanks!

Alex

Podcast – Investing Should Be Easy – Episode 4

In the fourth episode of his podcast, Alex Richwagen continues the investment strategy in pursuit of long term growth, dividend reinvestment, and compounding gains to teach others how to become better off financially. In today’s show, Alex reviews another investment opportunity, The Buckle Inc, (BKE) that is available through direct stock purchase transfer agent on Computershare.com.

• Computershare Investor Services — Link to website here

During the episode, Alex goes through various analysis to break down the company to determine if it’s a good investment or not.  Among the sites Alex will use are:

• Google Finance
• Finviz.com
• Buckle Inc 2016 Investor Report
• SEC Edgar (10-k filing) for companies financial statements

To view the episode and Subscribe:

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If you want to submit any questions for show, please send an email to – alex.richwagen@gmail.com

Thanks!

Alex

Podcast – Investing Should Be Easy – Episode 3

In the third episode of his podcast, Alex Richwagen continues the investment strategy in pursuit of long term growth, dividend reinvestment, and compounding gains to teach others how to become better off financially. In today’s show, Alex will review the first investment opportunity, Physician’s Realty Trust, (DOC), that is available through direct stock purchase transfer agent on Computershare.com.

• Computershare Investor Services — Link to website here

During the episode, Alex goes through various analysis to break down the company to determine if it’s a good investment or not.  Among the sites Alex will use are:

• Google Finance
• Finviz.com
• Physician’s Realty Trust Investor Presentation

To view the episode and Subscribe:

• Soundcloud – click here
• Itunes – click here
• Podcast Addict – click here

If you want to submit any questions for show, please send an email to – alex.richwagen@gmail.com

Thanks!

Alex

Podcast – Investing Should be Easy – Episode 2

In the second episode of his podcast, Alex Richwagen continues on the investment strategy in pursuit of long term growth, dividend reinvestment, and compounding gains to help teach you how to become better off financially. In today’s show, Alex will review the two main platforms for a low risk investment strategy offering affordable and easy options:

• Computershare Investor Services — Link to website here
• Wells Fargo Investor Services – Link to website here

During the episode, we will go through each website discussed on the show listed above, how to create an account, and view the number of companies each option offers. In further detail, we will talk about familiar names to invest in like McDonalds, Coca-Cola, and Walmart.

To view the episode and Subscribe:

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If you want to submit any questions for show, please send an email to – alex.richwagen@gmail.com

Thanks!

Alex

Buying a House – Stuff to Think About…Part 3

We’ve gone through the first two sections about things to think about when buying a house.  The first section covered mortgages, credit, and how the length of the mortgage (15,20,30 years) will impact how much principle you pay.  The second section was more about the location, schools, crime rates, and repairs at a high level.  This third and final section will get more into those possible repairs or upgrades you might be looking at in your dream house.

Let’s get right into it!

Buying a Home – House Buying Tips… Part 2

Buying a home is a big commitment. There are many decisions to make so try and keep the emotions in check.  Your financial prowness is needed because there are lots of expected and unexpected expenses coming your way in the future.

If you missed Part 1 regarding financing the mortgage, please Click Here…

Beyond just liking you future home, there are several factors to keep in mind that will affect everything from your happiness, safety, expenses, to the future re-sale value of the home.  These factors are listed below.

Buying a Home – House Buying Tips…Part 1 with Mortgage Choices

Many look at buying a house as one of the happiest days of their lives.

For most, it’s an emotional experience.

How do you think mortgage brokers, real estate agents, and the businesses looks at it?

Not emotional.

It’s a business transaction, that’s all.

How to make a smarter decision when buying a home…

Before you jump into purchasing your dream home, here are some practical angles to think about…

• How will you afford the house?
• Are you putting 20% down (20% of the purchase price)?
• Is the money available now?
• Do you have an emergency fund?
• Are there are home improvements that will be required to your new house?
• Will you be getting a 15, 20, or 30 year mortgage?

FREE EBOOK – Curious about Investing?

I get asked lots of time to help breakdown finances, investing, and the stock market from folks around me.  While I do have a full end-to-end published book on Investing with Strategies available here, I put together a shorter read to help someone understand how to get started.

It’s also available on Amazon.com for $0.99 if you would like to contribute to my writing.

Hope you enjoy!

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Are you Curious about Long Term Wealth and Investing

Difference Between a Roth IRA and Regular IRA

Why would you want an IRA?  Retirement, right?

Roth or Traditional?

What’s the difference?

Would you rather a tax credit now or pay no taxes later?

When will you need the money?

Maybe you want both…

Investment Idea – Safety and Dividends with Insurance IAK

How is your portfolio lately?  Not so rosy?  Too much risk?  Is the stock market continues to turning your stomach?  How about taking a look at a much lower risk investment idea that will provide steady growth with dividends instead.  I’m talking about investing with insurance.  There’s an ETF made up of several insurance companies, which spreads out the risk even more, that is that opportunity called IAK.