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Employer 401k Match Explained: How It Works, How to Maximize It, and Why Great for Wealth-Building
Employees learn how a 401K match helps build wealth

Bryan Shelmon
Jan 25, 20254 min read


2025 Outlook for the Financial Markets after a Poor Santa Claus Rally and a Poor Start to the New Year
You might be wondering, what is a Santa Claus rally. The Santa Claus rally is a phenomenon where stock prices tend to rise during the...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Jan 14, 20252 min read


Will Santa Claus Be Naughty or Nice?: Checkout the S&P 500 Index ~ December Performance After a Stellar Year
Wow! what a year 2024 has been so far for investing in financial markets. To have another big market return following the strong returns...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Dec 11, 20242 min read


Black Friday Special: Investment Returns Needed to Double Your Money
We all want to grow our wealth very quickly so that we can enjoy the benefits from achieving financial freedom. One way to do this is...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Nov 26, 20242 min read


The Power of Discipline: Why Patient Investing Outshines Market Chasing
Investing can be an exciting journey, especially for investors eager to see their money grow. However, the path to financial success is...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Nov 14, 20242 min read


President-Elect Trump 2.0 and What it Means for Your Wealth (Markets, Inflation, and Interest Rates)
If you are like me, the end to this latest presidential cycle could not come soon enough. It is finally over, and we have a new...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Nov 7, 20243 min read


Making Money While You Sleep with Dividends
Investing in financial markets can be an exciting journey, especially when you start seeing returns on your investments. Wouldn’t it be...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Oct 26, 20242 min read


The Triple Tax Power of an HSA: A Smart Financial Move
It’s open enrollment season for many as it is time to make your benefits selections for the coming year. One benefit that should not be...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Oct 14, 20243 min read


Should You be Concerned about the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election?
As the 2024 U.S. presidential election approaches, the political landscape is heating up with Vice President Kamala Harris and former...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Sep 28, 20242 min read


Envision Your Wealth: The Importance of Goals in Building Your Financial Future
Have you ever dreamed of achieving financial freedom? Paycheck to Wealth explained that the secret to wealth-building is in the C-A-S-E...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Sep 10, 20243 min read


Home-Based Business Secret to Wealth-Building
This is one of the most important discoveries I have found for wealth-building. Having a home-based business can contribute to your...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Aug 24, 20243 min read


The 2 Secrets to “Get Rich Quick”
Everybody wants to get rich quick. However, waiting 40+ years in the stock market before you can enjoy the fruits of your labor sounds...

Bryan Shelmon
Aug 14, 20244 min read


With Interest Rate Cuts, Here are Money Moves to Consider
The Federal Reserves is signaling that it is about to start with its interest rate cut cycle. Last time, we talked about why a lower...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Jul 30, 20243 min read


Time to Get Excited About Your Finances!
Earlier this year, there was a lot of chatter in the financial world that the Federal Reserve would cut short-term interest rates up to...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Jul 14, 20243 min read


Social Security is One Stepping Stone in Your Wealth-Building Journey
Social Security often gets a bad rap. It is associated with retirement and many people don’t believe that it will be around for them...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Jun 24, 20243 min read


Stay Consistent and Stay the Course with Your Financial Investments
A Paycheck to Wealth adage is “In the Markets Stay In and You will Win”. This adage refers to staying invested in growth related...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Jun 11, 20242 min read


Automated Investing: A Simple Way to Grow Wealth
Investing can be a daunting task, especially for new investors. There are so many factors to consider, from finding the money to invest,...
Bill Shelmon Jr
May 25, 20243 min read


U.S. Market Sectors – What to Watch: Top Performers from January to Early May 2024
Earlier this year, Paycheck to Wealth mentioned several market sectors to keep an eye on for good performance in 2024. Let’s check in to...
Bill Shelmon Jr
May 14, 20242 min read


With the Recent Increase in Short-Term Interest Rates: Is it Time to Reconsider Protected Investments?
Short-term interest rates have recently gone up due to the ongoing challenges with higher inflation. As a reminder, the U.S. Federal...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Apr 27, 20242 min read


Navigating Risk and Reward: A Guide to Prepare for Risky Investments
When thinking about investing, what often comes to mind is that you want to make a whole lot of money very quickly. You think you are...
Bill Shelmon Jr
Apr 12, 20243 min read
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