August issue of Sound Mind Investing now available!

The new August issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter is done! Print subscribers will get it in a few days — Web members can access all of the content right now.

Even if you're not yet an SMI subscriber, you can access a few August-issue articles at the links below. And, even better, if you sign up for our FREE 30-day trial Web Membership, you can get the entire August issue — plus access to every issue over the past three-plus years! (More about that in a moment.)

Here's a sampling of what's in the latest SMI:

• Have you ever noticed how the right tool can make all the difference in making a job go smoothly? Driving nails with a screwdriver is a sure recipe for frustration. Invest Your Savings According to When You'll Need It applies this principle to your savings, explaining what need each type of savings vehicle is designed to meet.
• Similarities abound between the stock market's performance in the first half of 2011 and the first half of 2010. Déjà Vu All Over Again details these similarities, but also points out a significant divergence could be ahead.
• These are worrisome times, but we have assurances from our God that He is ever near His children. Need Encouragement? Eyes Up! offers promises from Scripture that you can take to heart.

And there's more! In a subscribers-only story, guest writer Stephen Sorenson explains how to "Save a Bundle on Car Insurance," while still getting the coverage you need.

Exchange-traded funds offer several advantages over traditional mutual funds, so we ask (and answer) this question: "Is it Time to Get on the ETF Bandwagon?"

And in our August cover story, "Why Smart People Make Big Money Mistakes — and How to Correct Them," we look at how investors often misperceive risk, leading them to make decisions that are not in their best long-term interest.

So, how can you get all of the August issue if you're not yet a subscriber? It's simple. Just sign up for our 30-day free trial Web Membership!

Of course, as a Web Member, you'll get much more than just the August issue. As mentioned above, web members have access to our three-year(!) searchable archive of articles from the Sound Mind Investing newsletter — articles that will help you make the most of financial resources.

Plus you'll get:

• SMI's Retirement Plan Fund Tracker (shown at right) that generates a custom report that tracks the specific funds available in your retirement plan, so you can know which funds to choose and when. (If you have money in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, this feature alone makes a web membership worth checking out!)

• Our Fund Performance Rankings report — the latest data on the performance of more than 1,500 mutual funds.

You'll also gain access to our core investing strategy, Fund Upgrading, that's beaten the overall market in 11 of the past 12 years. During the 12-year period from 1999-2010, U.S. stocks gained a total of 41% (as measured by the Wilshire 5000). During that same time, SMI's Upgrading strategy gained 185%!

Still not sure? Consider what some of our readers have told us:

SMI was an answer to prayer! We've developed a workable budget, paid off debt, started a contingency fund, opened college savings accounts, and went from negative returns in our retirement accounts to positive returns — immediately. Best of all, we get our financial advice from a source that truly puts God first. Cate Brizzell, NY Subscriber since 2000
We so appreciate SMI! Thank you for all that you do. You are, without a doubt, the best "one stop" resource for anyone's total financial needs. Bobby and Carla Sullivan, KY Web Members since 2005
The Sound Mind Investing newsletter has given me access to a proven investing method that is simple to follow and will return the cost of my annual subscription many times over. The Sound Mind Investing website and message board are a great place to ask investing questions and get great advice from other subscribers. Craig Weeks, TX Web Member since 2005

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July issue of Sound Mind Investing now available!

The new July issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter — our 21st anniversary issue — is complete! Print subscribers will receive it in a few days — Web members can access all of the content right now.

Even if you're not yet an SMI subscriber or web member, you can read several July-issue articles at the links below.

• Gratitude: Our anniversary issues always shine a spotlight on stewardship and giving — and that's just what SMI founder and publisher Austin Pryor does in What is an Appropriate Response to Receiving Inexpressibly Wonderful and Never-Ending Blessings?
• Planning your spontaneity: Wouldn't it be exciting to have an extra $25, $50, or even $100 a month earmarked for the purpose of being able to bless others financially? Building Generosity Into Your Monthly Budget from guest author Jason Topp explains how.
• Beating the market, but how often? SMI's Fund Upgrading strategy has been able to outperform the market because its composition is quite different from that of the overall market. But this same factor can also cause Upgrading to lag the market in the short term. This month, we present new research that lends Perspective on Upgrading’s Short- and Long-Term Performance.

And there's more! In our subscribers-only cover story, "The Lavish Generosity of God," pastor and author John Piper focuses on a remarkable promise that Jesus made to his followers.

And in "Charity Watchdogs Help Givers Make Informed Decisions," we profile five web sites that help donors perform "due diligence" before giving to ministries or other nonprofit groups.

Also in the current issue: The uncertainty of future interest rate changes makes it difficult to know what the best savings strategies are. One strategy that helps eliminate some of the guesswork for savers is "Using a CD Ladder." We explain how to apply this strategy when rates are low, as they are now.

Plus, choosing a fund investment isn't only a question of how much a fund returns. It's also important to consider how much risk a fund takes to produce that return. "Understanding SMI’s 'Relative Risk' Scores for Mutual Funds" helps you do just that.

Want to access all the content from the July issue right away? Become an SMI Web Member today!

As a Web Member, you'll get far more than just the latest issue. Web members have access to our three-year(!) searchable archive of articles from the Sound Mind Investing newsletter — articles that can help you make the most of financial resources.

Plus you'll get:

• SMI's Retirement Plan Fund Tracker (shown at right) that generates a custom report that tracks the specific funds available in your retirement plan, so you can know which funds to choose and when. (If you have money in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, this feature alone makes a web membership worth checking out!)

• Our Fund Performance Rankings report — the latest data on the performance of more than 1,500 mutual funds.

You'll also gain access to our core investing strategy, Fund Upgrading, that's beaten the overall market in 11 of the past 12 years. During the 12-year period from 1999-2010, U.S. stocks gained a total of 41% (as measured by the Wilshire 5000). During that same time, SMI's Upgrading strategy gained 185%!

Still not sure? Consider what some of our readers have told us:

SMI was an answer to prayer! We've developed a workable budget, paid off debt, started a contingency fund, opened college savings accounts, and went from negative returns in our retirement accounts to positive returns — immediately. Best of all, we get our financial advice from a source that truly puts God first. Cate Brizzell, NY Subscriber since 2000
We so appreciate SMI! Thank you for all that you do. You are, without a doubt, the best "one stop" resource for anyone's total financial needs. Bobby and Carla Sullivan, KY Web Members since 2005
The Sound Mind Investing newsletter has given me access to a proven investing method that is simple to follow and will return the cost of my annual subscription many times over. The Sound Mind Investing website and message board are a great place to ask investing questions and get great advice from other subscribers. Craig Weeks, TX Web Member since 2005

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June issue of Sound Mind Investing now available!

The new June issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter is finished! Print subscribers will receive it in a few days — Web members can access all of the content right now.

Even if you're not yet an SMI subscriber or web member, you can read several June-issue articles at the links below.

• Sun, surf, sand…and stocks? Want to learn a few profound investing insights? SMI founder and publisher Austin explains that Everything He Needed to Know About Investing, He Learned at the Beach!
• Dollar-cost averaging: SMI's Just-the-Basics and Upgrading core strategies tell you which funds to invest in — but two questions remain: How often should you invest? And how much should you invest at a time? Take the Guesswork Out of When and How Much to Invest provides a simple answer.
• The head, not the tail: Paying yourself last — i.e., out of your leftovers — is the most common reason people fail to meet their savings goals. It's much more effective to Save by Paying Yourself First. Try these two paths to automated savings, and watch your saving habits turn around in no time.

And there's more! Our subscribers-only cover story, "Making the Most of Your College-Savings Program," will help you design a solid blueprint for meeting your college-saving goals.

Also in the current issue: Credit-card companies are ramping up efforts to find new customers by offering attractive sign-up perks, but cards are set up to ultimately benefit the issuer, not you. We have details in "Abundant Choices, Better Perks, Same Bottom Line."

Plus we tell you about one of SMI's Advanced Strategies that has generated average returns 20+% per year over the past two decades. No kidding!

Want to access all the content from the June issue right away — including our cover article on maximizing your college savings? Become an SMI Web Member today!

As a Web Member, you'll get far more than just the latest issue. Web members have access to our three-year(!) searchable archive of articles from the Sound Mind Investing newsletter — articles that can help you make the most of financial resources.

Plus you'll get:

• SMI's Retirement Plan Fund Tracker (shown at right) that generates a custom report that tracks the specific funds available in your retirement plan, so you can know which funds to choose and when. (If you have money in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, this feature alone makes a web membership worth checking out!)

• Our Fund Performance Rankings report — the latest data on the performance of more than 1,500 mutual funds.

You'll also gain access to our core investing strategy, Fund Upgrading, that's beaten the overall market in 11 of the past 12 years. During the 12-year period from 1999-2010, U.S. stocks gained a total of 41% (as measured by the Wilshire 5000). During that same time, SMI's Upgrading strategy gained 185%!

Still not sure? Consider what some of our readers have told us:

SMI was an answer to prayer! We've developed a workable budget, paid off debt, started a contingency fund, opened college savings accounts, and went from negative returns in our retirement accounts to positive returns — immediately. Best of all, we get our financial advice from a source that truly puts God first. Cate Brizzell, NY Subscriber since 2000
We so appreciate SMI! Thank you for all that you do. You are, without a doubt, the best "one stop" resource for anyone's total financial needs. Bobby and Carla Sullivan, KY Web Members since 2005
The Sound Mind Investing newsletter has given me access to a proven investing method that is simple to follow and will return the cost of my annual subscription many times over. The Sound Mind Investing website and message board are a great place to ask investing questions and get great advice from other subscribers. Craig Weeks, TX Web Member since 2005

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May issue of Sound Mind Investing now available

The new May issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter is rolling off the press! Print subscribers will receive it in a few days — Web members can access all of the content right now.

Even if you're not yet an SMI subscriber or Web member (why are you waiting?), you can read several May-issue articles at the links below.

• Investors can easily fall into the trap of blowing right past restraint en route to imagined future riches — often with unhappy results. Our executive editor Mark Biller has four tips that'll help you check that impulse in The Wisdom to Show Restraint.
• Investing decisions normally can't be made with mathematical certainty, so investing is more art than science. Still, there is one key rule to always keep in mind: In Doubt? Take The Safe Route.
• How did SMI's two core investing strategies perform in the three months of 2011? We have the numbers — and more — in our First Quarter Review.

And there's more! In our subscribers-only cover story, "On Bear Markets and Boundaries," SMI founder and publisher Austin Pryor deals with a key question: How can a long-term investor gain the emotional fortitude to stick with their plans when the market starts to tank? The downturn of 2007-2009 saw many rattled investors toss their plans aside — and suffer hurt because of it.

Austin unveils a new "Bear Market Guidelines" strategy that can help you stick to your plan even during those times when the bear is on the prowl.

Also in the current issue, we look how — by filling out a simple form — you may be able bequeath hundreds of thousands of extra dollars to your children and maybe your grandchildren. The details are in "'Stretching' Your IRA Can Help Grow Long-Term Family Wealth."

Plus we help you run the numbers on the all important "Buy vs. Rent" housing decision.

Want to access all the content from the May issue right away — including our cover article on protecting yourself during bear markets? Become an SMI Web Member today!

As a Web Member, you'll get far more than just the latest issue. Web members have access to our three-year(!) searchable archive of articles from the Sound Mind Investing newsletter — articles that can help you make the most of financial resources.

Plus you'll get:

• SMI's Retirement Plan Fund Tracker (shown at right) that generates a custom report that tracks the specific funds available in your retirement plan, so you can know which funds to choose and when. (If you have money in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, this feature alone makes our 30-day trial well worth checking out!)

• Our Fund Performance Rankings report — the latest data on the performance of more than 1,500 mutual funds.

You'll also gain access to our core investing strategy, Fund Upgrading, that's beaten the overall market in 11 of the past 12 years. During the 12-year period from 1999-2010, U.S. stocks gained a total of 41% (as measured by the Wilshire 5000). During that same time, SMI's Upgrading strategy gained 185%!

Still not sure? Consider what some of our readers have told us:

SMI was an answer to prayer! We've developed a workable budget, paid off debt, started a contingency fund, opened college savings accounts, and went from negative returns in our retirement accounts to positive returns — immediately. Best of all, we get our financial advice from a source that truly puts God first. Cate Brizzell, NY Subscriber since 2000
We so appreciate SMI! Thank you for all that you do. You are, without a doubt, the best "one stop" resource for anyone's total financial needs. Bobby and Carla Sullivan, KY Web Members since 2005
The Sound Mind Investing newsletter has given me access to a proven investing method that is simple to follow and will return the cost of my annual subscription many times over. The Sound Mind Investing website and message board are a great place to ask investing questions and get great advice from other subscribers. Craig Weeks, TX Web Member since 2005

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Just posted! March issue of Sound Mind Investing

The March 2011 issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter (print edition) is rolling off the press today — and we've just posted the web edition online. Even if you're not yet an SMI subscriber, you can access a few March-issue articles at the links below.

Here's a sampling:

• Sure, the stock market has made a remarkable comeback, but doesn't the idea that a new all-time market high might be just around the corner seem a bit too rosy? Not really. Consider the evidence presented in Is the Market Headed for a New All-Time High Soon?
  
• Deciding which funds to draw on first in retirement will depend on your answer this question: "Do I want to pass most of this money on to my family, or do I need to use it for my own retirement income?" Our article, Retirement Issues: Which Assets to Withdraw First, looks at these two very different scenarios and explains the best approach for each.
• The investment newsletter business is full of supposed seers ready to peer around the bend and report back to you regarding what the future holds. That’s not SMI's approach. We believe acknowledging one's limited vision is a timeless principle to follow in finances — and as a way of life. "A Man's Got to Know His Limitations" is SMI publisher Austin Pryor's editorial this month

In our subscribers'-only cover story, "God's Will for You Concerning Debt," Bible teacher Randy Alcorn explores what Scripture says about indebtedness. The March issue also includes "Debt and Marriage: Five Ideas for Helping Couples Make Progress" — an article that helps husbands and wives develop a strategy for dealing with debt.

And we offer practical tax-preparation help in "An Overview of Software and Online Options for Tax Season 2011."

Want to access all the content from the March issue right away? Become an SMI Web Member!

Of course, as a Web Member, you'll get much more than just the March issue. Web members have access to our three-year(!) searchable archive of articles from the Sound Mind Investing newsletter — articles that will help you make the most of financial resources.

Plus you'll get:

• SMI's Retirement Plan Fund Tracker (shown at right) that generates a custom report that tracks the specific funds available in your retirement plan, so you can know which funds to choose and when. (If you have money in an employer-sponsored retirement plan, this feature alone makes our 30-day trial well worth checking out!)

• Our Fund Performance Rankings report — the latest data on the performance of more than 1,500 mutual funds.

You'll also gain access to our core investing strategy, Fund Upgrading, that's beaten the overall market in 11 of the past 12 years. During the 12-year period from 1999-2010, U.S. stocks gained a total of 41% (as measured by the Wilshire 5000). During that same time, SMI's Upgrading strategy gained 185%!

Still not sure? Consider what some of our readers have told us:

SMI was an answer to prayer! We've developed a workable budget, paid off debt, started a contingency fund, opened college savings accounts, and went from negative returns in our retirement accounts to positive returns — immediately. Best of all, we get our financial advice from a source that truly puts God first. Cate Brizzell, NY Subscriber since 2000
We so appreciate SMI! Thank you for all that you do. You are, without a doubt, the best "one stop" resource for anyone's total financial needs. Bobby and Carla Sullivan, KY Web Members since 2005
The Sound Mind Investing newsletter has given me access to a proven investing method that is simple to follow and will return the cost of my annual subscription many times over. The Sound Mind Investing website and message board are a great place to ask investing questions and get great advice from other subscribers. Craig Weeks, TX Web Member since 2005

Don't let another month go by without taking steps to improve your finances. Sign up today for Sound Mind Investing!

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Now online: February issue of the SMI newsletter!

The print edition of the February 2011 Sound Mind Investing newsletter is rolling off the press — and the Web edition is already available online for our Web Members.

Even if you're not yet an SMI subscriber, you can still access some of the content, including our February feature story!

Conventional investing wisdom says bonds are an important part of a well-diversified portfolio, yet few investors really understand what they are and how they operate. That can be dangerous in a period of rising interest rates such as we potentially face today. So read our feature article, The Bond Basics You Need to Know in 2011.

Also free this month is our latest "report card" on SMI's core investing strategies. The overall market gained 17.2% in 2010, but the final tallies show that both of SMI's core strategies did even better, as detailed in SMI Strategies Capitalize on a Strong Market in 2010.

We also have an update on the rookie-year performance of our Optional Inflation Hedges strategy (+25.2% overall).

And, in an annual tradition, SMI founder and publisher Austin Pryor tells readers about his personal investing strategy for the 12 months ahead.

Rounding out our February issue (for subscribers only):

• "Should You Move Your Savings to an 'Enhanced Cash' ETF?";
• "Till Debt Do Us Part: Dealing with Debt in Your Marriage" by Russ Crosson, president of Ronald Blue and Co.; and
• "Retirement Issues: How Much Should You Withdraw Each Year From Your Nest Egg?"

In addition to encouraging articles plus step-by-step guidance on how to implement our performance-producing and time-tested investing strategies, SMI web members also have access to online tools such as our 401(k) Fund Tracker.

Not yet an SMI print subscriber or web member? Now is a great time to sign up! If you become a web member, you'll gain instant access to the February 2011 issue, plus back issues for the past three years!

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It's here! The November issue of Sound Mind Investing

Wow. Where has the year gone? The November 2010 edition of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter is rolling off the press and will be in the mail in a few hours. And, of course, the online edition is already "live" on the web.

Even if you're not yet an SMI subscriber, you can still access a few goodies (just use the links below).

Risk-averse investors, even more than seeing large gains, want to eliminate large losses. In reviewing the past eight decades of market history, SMI founder and publisher Austin Pryor has identified a "sweet spot" for such investors.

You Must Be Present to Win explains how the right allocation can help keep you in the market — a prerequisite to successful long-term results. (This approach might be the ticket to giving your nerves a rest!)

Also free this month: Guest columnist Craig Ford looks at Five Spiritually Unhealthy Motives for Building up Savings — plus two sound and biblical motives for saving.

And executive editor Mark Biller reports on the latest results from SMI's two core strategies: Fund Upgrading and Just-the-Basics. Both outperformed the overall market in the third quarter — and are outperforming year-to-date as well!

Rounding out our November issue are these subscriber-only articles:

• "This Just Isn't Working for Me" (on overcoming 10 common obstacles to successful budgeting);
• "Competition Continues to Cut Investors' Costs" (on how marketplace innovation is giving investors more options at lower prices);
• "Preparing For a 2011 Tax Bite" (a look at various tax provisions that are up in the air right now — and how they might affect your pocketbook in the new year);
• And our November cover story, "In the Father's Vineyard," offers an insightful look at what Scripture teaches about a life of fruitfulness in the Kingdom.

In addition to the kind of encouraging and informative articles described above, the Sound Mind Investing newsletter offers guidance on how to implement our performance-producing and time-tested investing strategies. Plus SMI web members gain access to online tools such as our 401(k) Fund Tracker.

Not yet an SMI print subscriber or web member? Today's a great day to sign up! If you become a web member, you'll gain instant access to the November 2010 issue, plus back issues all the way back to January 2007!

What are you waiting for?

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Now available: September issue of SMI!

The September 2010 edition of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter is rolling off the press today — and, of course, it's already available online to our web members.

Even if you're not yet an SMI subscriber, you can still access a few goodies (just use the links below).

Did you know that even during the stock market's "worst of times," perseverance still rewarded the steadfast? SMI's founder and publisher Austin Pryor has details in Facing Your Fears: What If We Have a Market Like We Had During the Great Depression?

Also free to non-subscribers is this month is an article on how you're likely to boost your returns if you invest at a particular time of the month. Read Profiting from Monthly "Seasonality" in the Stock Market.

And our friends at Crown Financial Ministries explain how a strong sense of career direction can help young people avoid costly trial and error when pursuing an education. Find out more in Guiding Your Children Toward Their Career Calling.

Rounding out our September issue are these subscriber-only articles:

• "Mortgage-Backed Bond Funds: Higher Yields for Long-Term Savers";
• "Preferential Treatment: Preferred Stocks Outpace Bond Yields";
• "New Law Limits Credit Card Pitches to Students"; and
• "What Is Your Most Valuable Possession?" — a thought-provoking piece on the value of time.

Our September cover story — by William Bernstein, author of The Investor's Manifesto — offers advice on "Fine-Tuning the Risk in Your IRA, 401(k), and Other Retirement Accounts."

In addition to encouraging articles and step-by-step guidance on how to implement our performance-producing and time-tested investing strategies, SMI web members also gain access to terrific online tools such as our 401(k) Fund Tracker.

Not yet an SMI print subscriber or web member? Today's a great day to sign up! If you become a web member, you'll gain instant access to the September 2010 issue, plus back issues for the past three years!

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Just posted: August issue of Sound Mind Investing!

No matter what may be going on in stock market on any given day, a long-term financial plan that focuses on eliminating debt, building savings, and diversifying one's investments will eventually pay off!

The new August issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter — just posted online — will encourage you in those pursuits.

And, of course, we've included a little bit of free-access content for those who aren't yet subscribers.

For example: you can read this article on how to juice the yields of any savings you might not need for a least a couple of years (e.g., money set aside for a major purchase or an anniversary trip).

Also in the August issue:

• How — and where — to get a your credit score (lenders, landlords, and employers may be looking your score, so you need to know what it is);
• Two investing techniques that can help you buy at better prices and protect your profits;
• A wrap-up of recent performance for our popular Fund Upgrading strategy.

Our August cover story focuses on this question: "How should you respond to what seems be the beginnings of a bear market?" We walk you through an objective process that will help you make a "sound mind" decision about your investing strategy.

Not yet an SMI print subscriber or web member? Check us out free for 30 days online!

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Happy Anniversary to...us!

Time for a stroll down memory lane: twenty years ago Boris Yeltsin was elected president of the Russian Federation, East and West Germany re-united, and Iraq invaded Kuwait. In technology, Microsoft rolled out Windows 3.0 and a guy named Tim Berners-Lee developed something call the World Wide Web. On Wall Street, broker Drexel Burnham Lambert filed for bankruptcy, while the Dow Jones industrial average hit a record high of 2,870.

And in Louisville, Ky., the first issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter rolled off the press.

Much has changed during the past two decades, but one thing has stayed constant: our motivation for doing what we do! SMI's raison d'etre has always been to encourage and enable our readers to become generous givers.

In our just-released 20th anniversary issue, founder and publisher Austin Pryor revisits SMI's abiding heartbeat in a piece entitled, Feeling the Father's Pleasure. It's available here — free to subscribers and not-yet subscribers alike!

Also free this month, guest writer Shannon Plate offers advice on close-to-home options that can help you trim your entertainment-related spending, and Austin explains how not all price/earnings ratios are created equal.

Rounding out our July articles (for subscribers):

• We tell you how to avoid getting locked into a below-market rate in a long-term CD;
• Executive Editor Mark Biller explains why competing threats to the economy are keeping each other in check — for now; and
• Pastor and author John Piper answers this question: Should an expectation of eternal rewards be a motivation for becoming a generous giver?

Not yet an SMI subscriber or web member? Today's a great day to sign up! If you become a web member, you'll gain full access to the July issue — plus step-by-step details on how to implement our time-tested investing strategies.

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June (issue of SMI) is bustin' out all over

No matter what may be going on in stock market on any given day, a personal financial plan that focuses on eliminating debt, building savings, and investing for the long-term will eventually pay off!

The new June issue of the Sound Mind Investing newsletter — just posted online — will encourage you in those pursuits! And, of course, we've included some free-access content for those who aren't yet subscribers.

In his monthly editorial, SMI founder Austin Pryor explains that the world's financial problems — e.g., Greek debt, falling currencies, market volatility — are not the biggest threat to most people's financial security. The biggest threat is their own decision-making process. (We can help!)

Also in the June issue:

• Details about a practical, time-tested technique that will help you achieve your savings goals;
• Eye-opening research that reveals seven common qualities among people who successfully build wealth; and,
• Think you can't get into financial trouble if you use a debit card rather than a credit card? Mary Hunt explains why you need to think again.

Not yet an SMI subscriber or web member? Today's a great day to sign up! If you become a web member, you'll gain instant access to all of the helpful and encouraging content in the just-released June issue!

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