The Blog at Wiegand Financial
How bad would a US credit rating downgrade be?
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Despite the headlines, a US credit rating downgrade may seem like much ado about nothing. After all, how bad can AA+ possibly be? Read more
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America is great, but it isn’t everything
![International indexes like those of MSCI can help investors expand beyond the US stock market](https://www.wiegandfinancial.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/MSCI-indexes.png)
The US stock market is so huge that it is easier to forget the rest of the world exists, at least when it comes to investing. But that would be a mistake. Read more
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Covered call writing: a fancy trick for simple investors
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If you want to generate some extra income from your portfolio - without getting too risky or complicated - you may be interested in this technique. Read more
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How to save your money from the nursing home
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"Keep your savings and still qualify for Medicaid!” Sounds great… but how is this actually accomplished? And what is the catch? Read more
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