November 2011

Bulls vs. Bears…Where Do You Stand?

November 30, 2011
Thumbnail image for Bulls vs. Bears…Where Do You Stand?

San Francisco Hard Assets Conference — Day 2 Monday marked the second day of the hard assets conference and it was even better than Day 1. The highlight of the day was definitely the closing Expert Panel Keynote, “Bulls vs. Bears”, which I recorded for your listening pleasure and will share with you at the [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

What Does Rick Rule Think About the Future?

November 29, 2011
Thumbnail image for What Does Rick Rule Think About the Future?

San Francisco Hard Assets Conference — Day 1 My apologies for not getting this out to you yesterday! My sweet little Kung Fu Kid burned her hand last night on the stove (she is fine luckily!) while with Kung Fu Guy (I was on my way home from the conference) so I returned home to [...]

3 comments Read the full article →

Top 3 Investing Insights I Am Thankful For

November 23, 2011
Thumbnail image for Top 3 Investing Insights I Am Thankful For

Like most people, the things I am most thankful for have absolutely nothing to do with money. My health, the health of the whole Kung Fu Family, love, great friends, amazing experiences, and the chance to do challenging and rewarding work all top my list. Money is way down near the bottom…and yet, money does [...]

2 comments Read the full article →

Is Your Present a Gift?

November 22, 2011
Thumbnail image for Is Your Present a Gift?

Yesterday we talked about all of the economic doom and gloom and the importance of having a plan and preparing for whatever might come in the future (“Prepare for bad times, and you will only know good times!”). But while looking ahead and preparing for the future is important, so is appreciating the present. And [...]

2 comments Read the full article →

Just Another Manic Monday…

November 21, 2011
Thumbnail image for Just Another Manic Monday…

I am an optimistic, generally happy-go-lucky person. I’ve procrastinated writing this article for weeks because I loathe all of the articles already out there that continually “sell FUD” (Fear, Uncertainty, and Doubt). However, as I’m not actually selling anything (everything here is free so far) I hope you will hear me out. Also, Kung Fu [...]

3 comments Read the full article →

QnA Friday, May Your Weekend Be Golden…

November 18, 2011
Thumbnail image for QnA Friday, May Your Weekend Be Golden…

Happy Friday everyone! Good questions this week so let’s get right to it… First two great comments from Facebook that are worth sharing (and if you haven’t “liked” our Facebook page yet and want to join in on the conversations there, you can do so here). 1. Gary says, “If you have to own a [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

Conspiracy Theory Thursday: Beware of These 8 GLD “Gotchas”

November 17, 2011
Thumbnail image for Conspiracy Theory Thursday: Beware of These 8 GLD “Gotchas”

There is much speculation and misunderstanding about the largest gold ETF, the SPDR Gold Trust (GLD). GLD is an exchange-traded fund (ETF) that purports to be backed by physical gold and to track the spot price of gold on approximately a 1/10th basis, minus fees and expenses. (This means that if the spot price of [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

Financial Independence: Kung Fu Girl’s Vision

November 16, 2011
Thumbnail image for Financial Independence: Kung Fu Girl’s Vision

I don’t have a crystal ball, unfortunately, but having a vision statement is the next best thing. It’s amazing what a little writing, intention, and focus in your life will do for you. When I first started writing my vision, back in 2000, my life looked nothing like it looks now. I was working 80 [...]

9 comments Read the full article →

Financial Independence: Earning Your White Belt

November 15, 2011
Thumbnail image for Financial Independence: Earning Your White Belt

Yesterday we talked about the “7 Steps” to achieve financial independence, or really to achieve ANY type of independence with a new skill. Today, however, I’d like to get more specific with you, and show you exactly what you need to do to achieve true financial independence. I warn you, it is not easy (nothing [...]

7 comments Read the full article →

How To Achieve Financial Independence in 7 Steps

November 14, 2011
Thumbnail image for How To Achieve Financial Independence in 7 Steps

This weekend was one of many “firsts” for our 5-year-old. It was the first time she learned to ice skate all by herself with no help, the first time she ate Korean food, the first time she rode an ATV/4-wheeler, and the first time she saw an old friend in over a year (an eternity [...]

12 comments Read the full article →

Beat That Horse Dead…401(k) Finale

November 11, 2011
Thumbnail image for Beat That Horse Dead…401(k) Finale

Throughout the course of this week (thank you for sticking with me…I promise to never do another “4-part series” unless it’s on a sexy, exciting topic like buying gold or making your first million!) we’ve been discussing three ways in which 401(k)’s suck, namely: Ridiculous fees that seriously eat into your final earnings Almost complete [...]

8 comments Read the full article →

The Tax Man Cometh…

November 10, 2011
Thumbnail image for The Tax Man Cometh…

The year is 2040. Hovercraft zoom by rapidly and weave crazily in between the numerous skyscrapers. You’re on your hover-skateboard, even cooler than Marty McFly’s, and you’re skating for your LIFE. Someone is chasing you. Someone wants something from you. Someone is out to get something from you…something he believes is rightfully HIS. With a quick glance [...]

1 comment Read the full article →

Feeling Trapped? 401(k) Part Deux…

November 9, 2011
Thumbnail image for Feeling Trapped? 401(k) Part Deux…

Hi. My name’s Lotta, Lotta Cash (sadly, no relation to Johnny). I used to have a fabulous, exciting, highly productive, rewarding life, but now… I’m in prison. Yep, that’s right, locked behind bars doin’ time for a crime I didn’t commit. In fact, I’m not really sure why I’m in here at all…all I know [...]

3 comments Read the full article →

4 Ways Your 401(k) is Robbing You Blind (Part 1)

November 8, 2011
Thumbnail image for 4 Ways Your 401(k) is Robbing You Blind (Part 1)

We’ve all heard the mantra: “Work hard, save money, invest in your 401(k), and retire”. But does this really work? I have to admit I’m a little afraid to write this article. The 401(k) has been lauded in the mass media and mass financial publications (Kiplinger’s, Money Magazine, etc…..) as the savior of Americans’ retirements. [...]

9 comments Read the full article →

The True Meaning of Kung Fu

November 7, 2011
Thumbnail image for The True Meaning of Kung Fu

Kung fu is not simply a combative martial art. The authentic Chinese translation describes it as a tremendous sense of total achievement or mastery of one’s craft, whatever your particular craft may be. Kung fu also refers to much more than just physical prowess—it is intended to affect your entire way of thinking and behaving. [...]

8 comments Read the full article →

CFTC Releases Silver Market Manipulation Statement

November 4, 2011

CFTC Statement Regarding Enforcement Investigation of the Silver Markets Washington, DC, November 4, 2011 – The Commodity Futures Trading Commission today issued the following statement: “In September of 2008, the Commission announced the existence of an enforcement investigation into the possibility of unlawful acts in silver markets. Since that time, the staff has analyzed over [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

QnA Friday: Is Now A Good Time To Buy A House?

November 4, 2011
Thumbnail image for QnA Friday: Is Now A Good Time To Buy A House?

My husband and I used to own a lovely home in San Francisco. (No, it was not the home in this picture…) It was, however, gorgeous and large and everything I was “supposed” to want…the house where we would live “forever” and raise our growing family and even care for our parents one day if [...]

2 comments Read the full article →

Mastering Your Mind: Others Can Teach, But You Must Learn

November 3, 2011
Thumbnail image for Mastering Your Mind: Others Can Teach, But You Must Learn

Last weekend I had the great fortune to meet with two of my Internet heroes, Craig Ballantyne and Matt Smith, along with a small group of other dedicated entrepreneurs. We spent eight hours helping each other with our businesses, and Matt and Craig gave each of us specific, actionable advice to help us create more [...]

0 comments Read the full article →

← Previous Entries