Lending Club – April 2013 Update

Lending Club Roth IRA - Main Screen - April 2013

Each month I plan on updating my Lending Club investments in both my taxable and Roth IRA accounts. Even as loans are getting more and more difficult to find, not only was I was able to fully invest my original $10,000 investment in my Roth IRA, I was also able to invest an additional $500 … [Read more...]

Trades – ONEOK Partners LP (OKS) Additional Buy

OKE Partners - Logo

Good value continues to be hard to find in the markets, and as a result I have been staying away from most “traditionally” held dividend growth stocks. As such, I took an opportunity to pick up some additional shares in ONEOK Partners LP (OKS) whom I see to have great value and strong dividend … [Read more...]

Aggressively Pursuing A Dream, the Roundup #11

04-27-13 Roundup - Flowers

Can you believe it’s almost May? Wow, where has the time gone!! With spring is in full force and so is the nicer weather it is getting harder to stay indoors during the evenings. This past week was a pretty eventful week here on the blog. While light on posts, I was able to complete the upgrade to … [Read more...]

Want to Start An Investment Club – Investing Decisions and Rewards

04-26-13 Investment Club - Rewards - Monopoly Money

This is the third and final post of a three part series discussing Investment Clubs, their formation, and operational realities. Part one discussed starting an investment club and picking the right group, while part two discussed investment club organization and administration. Be sure to check them … [Read more...]

Pardon my 404’s, Site Under Construction!

04-21-13 Pardon my 404s - Site under construction

Hey guys, just a quick note! Switching my theme and the look of my website over the next week starting today. As can be expected with such a change and with a rookie blogger like myself, I'm liable to screw things up! With that being said, I hope the new look helps to make things cleaner and … [Read more...]

Aggressively Pursuing A Dream, the Roundup #10

04-20-13 Roundup - Warsaw

Tax season ended this week, so for all the accountants out there, welcome back to normalcy. My girlfriend happens to be in public accounting so I am definitely looking forward to spending more time with her now that she no longer has late nights and weekend hours! Is anyone else grateful for the … [Read more...]

Website Hosting: How I Saved Money AND Got Better Service!

Website Hosting - N&B logo

WARNING: If this seems a bit over the top with praise and adulation, that's because it is! I couldn’t be happier with my new website hosting situation! I am such a blogging rookie. If veteran bloggers hazed newbies I’d end up with my head shaved prancing around in a pink tutu. That being said, … [Read more...]

Want to Start An Investment Club – Organization and Accounts

This post is the second in a three-part series discussing Investment Clubs, their formation, and operational realities. If you missed part one which discussed starting an investment club and picking the right group, check it out here. As expected with a post like this, none of the below should be … [Read more...]

Aggressively Pursuing A Dream, the Roundup #9

04-13-13 Roundup - Maryland Loch Raven

Wow, the past week has been pretty eventful! As the weather has warming up, it has been nice over the last couple of weeks to get outside. I am a member a few slow pitch softball teams and this past week the spring seasons have started. In addition to all the outdoor activities, this week was just … [Read more...]

Want To Start An Investment Club?

This post is the first in a three-part series discussing Investment Clubs, their formation, and operational realities. As expected with a post like this, none of the below should be construed as legal or financial advice. Please consult your own legal and financial advisors before investing or … [Read more...]