https://media.blubrry.com/invest/p/content.blubrry.com/invest/MAM_253.mp3Subscribe: Android | RSSIn Ep. 253 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Brendan and Tim discuss a few important topics. They talk about why a 401(k) loan, though not ALWAYS a bad idea, is not an investment. They also talk about why finance is so taboo for most people, and when the best time to change… [Read More] A 401(k) Loan is Not an Investment
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What Would You Do With a $5,000 Bonus?
In Ep. 136 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tim talks about a recent CNBC article that outlines how people say they’d spend a $5,000 bonus. However, the reality is people often don’t do what they say they will. Tim outlines the importance of prudently utilizing a bonus or tax refund. Show Notes ‘Here’s What… [Read More] What Would You Do With a $5,000 Bonus?
How Much Risk is TOO Much Risk For Retirees?
https://media.blubrry.com/invest/p/content.blubrry.com/invest/MAM_252.mp3Subscribe: Android | RSSIn Ep. 252 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Brendan and Tom tackle two very important topics. They discuss an article written for retirees and pre-retirees about having potentially too much risk in their portfolios. They also talk about a few common misconceptions between mutual funds and ETFs that they’d like to set… [Read More] How Much Risk is TOO Much Risk For Retirees?
Fixing Pensions Won’t Come From the Market
Fixing pensions won’t come through stock market gains. Pensions are in trouble because the amount owed to retirees is compounding faster than any returns a pension plan could earn in the stock market, or any market. An article in the Wall Street Journal spells out the story. From the article, the state of Maine has… [Read More] Fixing Pensions Won’t Come From the Market
When To Use Your Emergency Fund
In Ep. 135 of the Mullooly Asset Show, Tom talks about a few occasions when it’s okay to tap into your emergency fund. There aren’t MANY instances, but some occasions would be acceptable. Show Notes ‘6 Reasons to Tap Your Emergency Fund’ – Karen Wallace – Morningstar When To Use Your Emergency Fund –… [Read More] When To Use Your Emergency Fund
A Different Kind of Student Debt
https://media.blubrry.com/invest/p/content.blubrry.com/invest/MAM_251.mp3Subscribe: Android | RSSIn Ep. 251 of the Mullooly Asset Podcast, Brendan and Tom touch on a number of different topics. They discuss ‘generational buying opportunities’, saving on housing costs, a different kind of student debt, and effective ways to give money to adult kids. Show Notes ‘Generational Buying Opportunity’ – Douglas A. Boneparth –… [Read More] A Different Kind of Student Debt