MoneyEnergy

Grad student, self-taught investor with a focus on global dividend investing for cashflow. I write about personal finance and investing topics at MoneyEnergy. I'm a big fan of DRIPs (dividend reinvestment plans) and I encourage you to ask me about them if you'd like to get started in one. Please feel free to connect with me on Twitter @MoneyEnergy.

How to Invest Now With Little Money to Start

How to Invest Now With Little Money to Start

No more debts? Want to start investing but don’t know where? Here are my suggestions for anyone just looking for a smart, sensible way to get started in investing now.

DRIPs: Maybe The Best Investment in the Post Market-Crash Environment

DRIPs: Maybe The Best Investment in the Post Market-Crash Environment

Now that the word “recovery” seems to appear more often than “recession” in the news media, many investors who have been waiting on the sidelines (and there are still quite a few of them) might be wondering what to do with their money.

Is it safe to leave it in the hands of a third-party broker, [...]

Ideas On Cyclical Investing: What to Do When Markets Are Up, What To Do When They’re Down

Ideas On Cyclical Investing: What to Do When Markets Are Up, What To Do When They're Down

In this article, I share some thoughts on what I think you should try to take advantage of when markets are up vs. down. It may sound like market timing, but that’s not exactly what I’m referring to. Certain financial moves are more wisely made in “up” markets and vice versa.

How To Save Money, Invest, Pay Off Debt, Travel and Still Live The Life of Your Dreams

How To Save Money, Invest, Pay Off Debt, Travel and Still Live The Life of Your Dreams

We all know what we need to be doing to get our financial act together; the problem is doing it. I’m assuming you don’t want to have a six-figure income if it means you’re also one million dollars in debt. The trick to paying off your debt, saving for Costa Rica, buying a second home, and still socking cash away for retirement is to do ALL of these things all at once.