The holidays at long last are upon us. While Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, and the like can be times of joy and celebration, they can also bring on the stress. Indeed, for many of us, the holiday season is the most stressful time of the year. So if the thought of spending too much money on […]
Every year, every American that earned money is required to file taxes. Whether you are an individual who only receives income from an employer, a side hustler who earns a little more on the side, or a full-time business owner with a registered business, you can find some interesting insights into your business by reviewing […]
It’s the finale in our series about why retirement isn’t as expensive as you may think. Without further ado… our final reason… 10. Time for Do-It-Yourself Projects Put down the checkbook (or digital currency)! During retirement, you’ll be able to lessen your dependence on outsourcing and begin doing the projects you love. Instead of outsourcing, […]
Most people are happy to see that 2016 is finally over. But the smart people are getting ready for everything that 2017 is going to have to offer. One way to make this year better than the last is to have a little bit more money to save, spend or invest – or to pay […]
If you are successful or plan to become successful, this article is for you. Why? Because we talk about percentages. Percentages is the method that successful people use for measuring results. Again – why? Initially, because it’s rude to talk raw numbers in front of people you don’t know well. Talking in percentages still gets […]
One of the best ways to diversify your portfolio, apart from stocks, bonds, mutual funds, and other financial instruments, is through real estate. The real estate market offers tremendous opportunities for people to invest, and varying degrees of investment risk, based on your comfort level. Here are four real estate investment strategies to consider this […]
With 2017, there has come about a great deal of change. We saw the beginning of the Trump Administration after the January inauguration. We can expect significant policy and legislative initiatives that will affect the financial world significantly in the future. If you are looking to park your money somewhere, but want to maintain a […]
Do you have an old smartphone or tablet that you don’t use anymore, taking up space in your junk drawer? If you do, you are not alone. A recent study estimates that Americans are sitting on $33 billion worth of old smartphones that they don’t use but have not bothered to get rid of. Your […]
Welcome to part four of why retirement isn’t as expensive as you think. We’ve listed seven reasons so far in this series. Now onto the eighth… 8. Travel Will Be Cheaper Than You Think Retirement often means to trips to Hawaii, Europe, and road trips through the western states. Sounds expensive, right? It isn’t as […]
Identity theft is a serious problem, and it is getting even worse. Last year, reports of identity theft surged over 50 percent from the previous year. Identity theft can be costly, too. A criminal who assumes your identity can rack up thousands of dollars of fraudulent charges on your credit card, wreck your credit rating, […]