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From ChristianPF: The 10 Day Give

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Finally, it is here!

The 10 Day Give starts today! If you haven’t yet signed up and want in on it, you still can – sign up here. I am excited to get started and I just about have all the days planned out. If you need any ideas for giving you can read Craig’s list of some 101 ways to give as well. Read More »

Beat the Index Or Beat Your Goals?

Why trying to beat the stock market is a poor goal.

Many people place too much importance on trying to beat the stock market. How much of our society compares everything about investing to the Standard & Poor’s 500 index? When you beat the market you’re happy and sad when you underperform. Why is this? Are your goals really tied to the stock market? This perspective is flawed from the beginning. For example, would you have been happy at the end of 2008 if your investment accounts were down 35%? The market, as indicated by the S&P 500, was down 38.5%. You beat the market by 3 1/2%! Somehow, I don’t think you or your spouse would think this was great news. That is why “beating the market” should not be your goal. Read More »