tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post7039006430151585405..comments2023-10-22T11:30:33.581-04:00Comments on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) Investor: What is Present Value?Robert Wasilewskihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04536814650758511673noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-92208392717062040012010-11-23T23:07:32.054-05:002010-11-23T23:07:32.054-05:00Great post, Robert. It's definitely important ...Great post, Robert. It's definitely important to learn these concepts, as there are many places where they can be applied.Invest It Wiselyhttp://www.investitwisely.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-25411837565099021272010-11-23T08:24:23.733-05:002010-11-23T08:24:23.733-05:00I remember PV from business school. It provides a...I remember PV from business school. It provides a framework built around certain assumptions (interest rates, inflation, income/earnings) on how to value a bond, stock, business, etc. based on discounted cash flow. Thanks for the refresher.The Grouchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16355057736314451831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-12213043436474096802010-11-23T07:35:04.569-05:002010-11-23T07:35:04.569-05:00The quiz is a really good idea. I actually subscri...The quiz is a really good idea. I actually subscribe to www.quia.com, a make your own quiz/game software package that has a "win a million dollars" type quiz that might make this ideal for either part of the presentation or to draw people in.DIY Investorhttp://rwinvesting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-30839733811167724812010-11-22T21:24:26.681-05:002010-11-22T21:24:26.681-05:00How about a quiz related to what most millionaires...How about a quiz related to what most millionaires pay for certain items, Thomas Stanley style? I think it would surprise students to know that 90% of American millioniares live in homes worth less than a million; their favorite watches are Timex and Seikos; their latest car purchases amounted to an average less than $32,000. I think this sort of info would serve as a fine backbone. And 90% ofAndrew Hallamhttp://www.andrewhallam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-24967039126886312482010-11-22T20:25:55.412-05:002010-11-22T20:25:55.412-05:00Re: Financial Cents Did this comment come from Arg...Re: Financial Cents Did this comment come from Argentina? Thanks for the comment.<br />Re: Andrew I would be honored to be mentioned in your book which, by the way I can't wait to read. I'm in the process of putting together a talk for High Schoolers in April (financial literacy month in the U.S.) and have been getting some ideas from your old posts. I'm thinking of asking a bunch of DIY Investorhttp://rwinvesting.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-89979916000549433512010-11-22T19:39:57.172-05:002010-11-22T19:39:57.172-05:00Robert,
As always, I'm very impressed by your...Robert,<br /><br />As always, I'm very impressed by your willingness to teach and empower.<br /><br />Do you mind if I mention RW Investments in my book? It's going to be published in May, by Wiley & Sons, with the current working title, The Millionaire Teacher.<br /><br /> There's a short section on finding an advisor without a conflict of interest. I'd like to mention youAndrew Hallamhttp://www.andrewhallam.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8091367287813993533.post-79823612887897685512010-11-22T17:32:18.540-05:002010-11-22T17:32:18.540-05:00Great post Robert. Well worth the read for any DI...Great post Robert. Well worth the read for any DIY investor :)My Own Advisorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16864437851943871224noreply@blogger.com