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5 Stock Metrics Every-Value Investor Should Track
5 Stock Metrics Every Value Investor Should Track in 2025
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Key Points from the UBS Global Wealth Report for 2025
Investing During Market Volatility: What to Know
Investing During Market Volatility: What to Know
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August 21, 2025

One Big Beautiful Bill

As part of our ongoing commitment to helping you navigate financial changes with confidence, we’re sharing a concise summary of the recently passed One Big

The Dividend Comeback: Why Income Stocks Matter Again in 2025

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August 18, 2025

Income Stocks Matter in 2025 – The Dividend Comeback

Over the past decade, Growth stocks (those with expensive relative valuations) have been in the spotlight as investors chased fast-rising Information Technology sector names. As

5 Stock Metrics Every-Value Investor Should Track

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August 4, 2025

5 Stock Metrics Every Value Investor Should Track in 2025

Value investing in 2025 isn’t about chasing hype (tempting as it might be), it’s about using stock metrics to help unearth good companies that can

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July 21, 2025

The TPS Guide to Building a Million-Dollar Portfolio

For many folks, having a million-dollar portfolio feels out of reach. But at The Prudent Speculator, we know that with discipline, patience and a trusted

Financial Independence

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July 15, 2025

What Does Financial Independence Really Mean?

  Whether you’re under 30 or over 50, you might wonder if financial independence is achievable. The term gets tossed around a lot by those

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July 7, 2025

Key Points from the UBS Global Wealth Report for 2025

UBS released its 16th edition of the Global Wealth Report 2025, offering a comprehensive overview of global wealth from levels to distribution to mobility. UBS

Value Investing

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July 1, 2025

Why a Long-Term Investing Strategy Still Wins

Short-Term Noise vs. Long-Term Investing Strategy The temptation to react to every market move is understandable. Constant bombardment with nonstop headlines, real-time stock quotes, and

How to Retire a Millionaire

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June 30, 2025

How to Retire a Millionaire: A Prudent Investor’s Guide

Yes, You Can Retire a Millionaire — Even If You Start Small Yes, You Can Retire a Millionaire — Even If You Start Small If

Value Investing

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June 23, 2025

Why Value Investing Still Works

Value Investing: A Rational Approach in an Emotional Market Value Investing remains one of the most effective strategies for long-term wealth building. Markets are emotional

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June 16, 2025

How to Start Investing on a Budget

How to start investing on a budget Build Wealth & Start Investing on a Budget To many folks, investing feels like a privilege reserved for

Interest Rates

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June 9, 2025

Interest Rates: A Look at the Variables Behind the Moves

When interest rates rise or fall, the ripple effects are felt across the investing world—impacting everything from mortgage payments and bond yields to stock valuations

Investing During Market Volatility: What to Know

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June 2, 2025

Investing During Market Volatility: What to Know

Market volatility dominates headlines, rattles investors and stokes plenty of fear. Market volatility dominates headlines, rattles investors and stokes plenty of fear. Whether driven by

Investment Newsletter

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May 26, 2025

5 Things to Look for in an Investment Newsletter

With the rise of online investing and the ever-expanding ocean of financial content, finding a trustworthy investment newsletter can feel like searching for a needle

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May 19, 2025

Should You Buy an Annuity for Retirement?

Annuity contracts (“annuities”) often come up in retirement planning conversations, but one wonders what exactly they are and, importantly, how do they fit into a

Market Volatility

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May 15, 2025

Why Market Volatility is a Gift for Value Investors

In a recent post, Down Markets: A Prudent Approach and Survival Guide for Non-Retirees, we explored why staying the course during market downturns is essential