Personal Finance for Young Professionals
Money makes the world go around. Money is the root of all evil. Maybe neither of these axioms are true, but money is what we trade for things we need and want. Having money leads to comfort, freedom, and choice. If only there were a way to generate … [Continue reading]
A couple of weeks ago, I went to visit my daughter who moved recently. While there, I helped her put away some stuff from the move as well as do some cleaning and painting. … [Continue reading]
Advanced Savings Strategies Understanding the basics of a 401(k), ensure you are creating dedicated tax-savings for your future self. He or she will thank you! What you might not know is that a 401(k) isn't the only tax-free savings opportunity on … [Continue reading]
Many people are trying to save money these days. Of course, there are multitudes of ways you can do it if you are one of them. … [Continue reading]
The internet now gives us some incredibly easy ways to look after our money. The likes of internet banking and online purchasing mean that it is now simpler than ever before to handle our finances no matter where we are. … [Continue reading]
Last week I went to visit my daughter who recently moved. It was quite a drive, so I’ve stayed several days and plan to drive back home tomorrow. In the meantime, we’ve been cleaning, painting, and decorating her new place. … [Continue reading]
Millennials are often categorized many different things. They’re the dreamers, the snowflakes, the wanderlusters, the mobile phone-addicted, the feminists, the hipsters, generation debt, or whatever other of the countless overgeneralized buckets one … [Continue reading]
You’ve probably heard about silver price manipulation. There are plenty of people online who believe that silver prices are undervalued because major players on the silver market, or potentially even governments, want it that way. Many have been … [Continue reading]
Although summer isn’t quite over, many of my teacher friends are preparing for the next school year. In addition, store displays and email advertisements alike are targeting parents who’ll soon be shopping for school supplies. … [Continue reading]
One of the most difficult parts of an individual's life is to make sure that he has enough cash flow to be able to keep his daily routine going smoothly. This includes housing, utility bills, food and clothing expenses and health and education and … [Continue reading]
July is coming to a close in the next couple of days and August is hot on its heels. That means school will be starting soon and eventually, my yard work will slow down. … [Continue reading]
With summer officially upon us and a heat wave in effect as of the writing of this article, we are all looking for ways to combat the heat. However, don’t let the heat bait you into making some bad financial decisions. The summer is a time when we … [Continue reading]
If you’re running your own business, you obviously want to make as much cash from it as you can. However, with so many competitors in your market and with a never-ending list of tasks to complete, it’s easy to feel like you’ll never get done what you … [Continue reading]
For many young people, one of the keys to independence is getting their first car. It’s not only kind of a rite of passage, it’s also a step toward adulthood. … [Continue reading]
There are lots of reasons your credit score is important. If you’re opening a bank account, getting a loan, or applying for a credit card, a good credit score matters. … [Continue reading]
Moving out on your own for the first time is exciting. You are in charge of where you live, what your place looks like, and how long you’ll live there. … [Continue reading]
The historic decision of the US Supreme Court earlier this year that effectively allows each state to make its own decision about whether to allow sports betting has caused immense debate in both sporting and gambling circles. A few states have … [Continue reading]
Many people need to get a loan now and then for lots of different reasons. It could be to help out in a financial emergency. Or, maybe it’s simply to try and turn your finances around. … [Continue reading]
Where I live, in the spring we can still get (and usually do!) a big blizzard in April. Of course, for many other areas of the country, April is much too warm for snow. … [Continue reading]
While private student loans are an option, many college students opt for federal student loans. These loans, which are secured by the government, will either be direct subsidized loans or direct unsubsidized loans. If you’re anything like most … [Continue reading]