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The Investor's Advocate: Rebel Yell!

  A Nonconformists' Manifesto for All Like-Minded Investors Is there a rebellious spirit lurking beneath your finely tailored corporate wardrobe, begging to be set free? If so, then you should definitely read an article specifically designed for all buttoned down rebels, called "Formal Nonconformity"  ( https://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2020/06/formal-nonconformity.html ). This inspiring post is written by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective ( www.theplanningperspective.com ), on his popular How To Invest blog ( www.howtoinvestblog.net ). "Looking back, I suppose I've always tended to dance to the beat of my own drum." he began. "This makeup made it a bit challenging when starting out on Wall Street, since I was the type to often ask "Why?" when others simply went along with what they were told to do." he explained. "It didn't take long for me to realize that the structure itself wasn't...

The Investor's Advocate: Vulture Venture

  Using the Techniques of One of Nature's Most Reviled Creatures to Increase the Value of Your Portfolio Would you like insights into an investment strategy that can deliver large payouts in very short amounts of time? If so, then you should read a posting called "Scavenger Hunt" (https://www.howtoinvestblog.net/2020/01/scavenger-hunt.html), by Anthony Rhodes, the owner of wealth management firm The Planning Perspective  (www.theplanningperspective.com) from his popular How To Invest blog ( www.howtoinvestblog.net ). "Although quite aggressive, if properly implemented this technique can prove to be handsomely rewarding." he began. "Being both a designer and student of investment strategies in general, I've always taken a bit of a shine towards this one. Primarily because of the psychological aspects of human nature which it entails." he added. "But it's certainly not for the faint of heart." Mr. Rhodes describes the foundations of th...