With the decline of the Brent crude oil price over the past year, one of the most common questions I have been receiving is how to play this development. Over the past few years we have seen oil trade above $120s to the recent depths below $30. While...
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January 26, 2016 Get Rich Brothers
Investing
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When an investor makes a loan, they typically expect the recipient to pay interest to compensate for use of the money. So, on a loan of $200 with an interest rate of 10%, the investor would be paid $20 of interest. As much as receiving 10% on a...
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January 15, 2016 Get Rich Brothers
General, Investing
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Summary Through history, we have grown accustomed to view strength and size as some of the most important advantages in life. We have heard the bigger, the better repeated as an unquestioned mantra of power. Gladwell asks us to reconsider life to see what we can learn from...
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January 4, 2016 Get Rich Brothers
Book Reviews
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Having just completed my review of 2015, it is time to leave the past twelve months and project ahead for the dozen to come. Rick will be providing his goals in a separate article (or I may simply amend this one when he’s got his down on paper)....
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December 30, 2015 Get Rich Brothers
General
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Self-reflection is a continuous process. The self-aware individual is constantly assessing what they’ve done and what they’re doing to figure the best way to proceed going forward. The end of the year, however, serves as a logical place to take a breath and actually take stock of how...
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December 28, 2015 Get Rich Brothers
General
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Every year I set a goal to read plenty of books. I’ve realized, however, that I haven’t been nearly specific enough about this and as a result tend to read less than I would like to. This year I’ve created a specific reading list that should help me...
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December 24, 2015 Get Rich Brothers
Book Reviews, Top 10 Lists
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We’ve all heard the question. Getting this close to the holiday season means being bombarded with questions from family, friends, and even downright strangers regarding our spending habits. Everyone wants to know whether you’re giving or whether you’re Scrooge. There is no in between for so many. How...
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December 17, 2015 Get Rich Brothers
General, Philosophy
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As a lover of books and all things textual, I have been keeping a record of quotes and inspirational snippets throughout my life. Over the past decade as my interest in personal finance has increased, I’ve taken to compiling financial proverbs as well; I find these can be...
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November 30, 2015 Get Rich Brothers
General
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The American Thanksgiving holiday is known for many things. From a time to gather together as friends and family to enjoy turkey and treats to the full Thursday lineup of NFL football, there is much to look forward to. This also marks one of the largest shopping extravaganzas...
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November 27, 2015 Get Rich Brothers
General, Recent Buy
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It is commonly accepted wisdom that to improve at a given vocation, taking on a mentor who has done it before themselves is a beneficial endeavour. In the absence of a mentor to coach oneself directly, it is likewise advantageous to observe and mimic the behaviour of experts....
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November 26, 2015 Get Rich Brothers
Investing
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