Personal finance fads come and go almost weekly these days, but some timeless pearls of financial wisdom will always ring true. Money has taken various forms over the centuries. It stands to reason that certain truths have been discovered along the way that tell people how to make the most of their monetary assets. Here […]
If you’ve heard the common financial advice once, you’ve heard it 100 times. Here’s a few tips that you might have not heard before? Sometimes when you see a new perspective, perhaps it will generate new ideas, thoughts, and actions. A new perspective may just change your financial future. Consider these financial tips to change […]
Every minute, the United States’ national debt is climbing and climbing with no end in sight. The national debt is currently over $20 trillion. If you can’t quite fathom how large of a number that is, it’s 20,000 billion, or 20,000,000 million. To put it into perspective, that’s more than $170,000 for each and every […]
You’ve probably heard the financial advice before, that you need to “Pay yourself first,”. Experts consider this single step to be the most important building block for a solid financial future. Let’s consider the real meaning of this seemingly simple piece of advice. The phrase refers to the practice of saving a portion of your […]
Economic uncertainty has never been more prevalent than during the Great Recession. Ten years later, the picture isn’t much rosier for a lot of people. Now, more than ever, it’s important to secure your financial well-being. Working hard is priority number one, but unexpected financial problems have a habit of rearing their ugly head at […]
If reading the numbers on a corporate balance sheet was sufficient research to determine the viability of a company as an investment, every investor would be wealthy. However, the financial numbers only indicate if further research is warranted. There are a variety of other factors to consider for an investment in addition to fundamental ratios. […]
Eco-investing is an attempt to profit from the gradual transition from carbon-based energy consumption to systems that rely on renewable or carbon-neutral sources of energy. This avenue also includes investment in companies that offer environmentally friendly goods or services to the market place. The terms eco-investing, green investing and socially responsible investing are often used […]
If you get started early, it’s a fairly straightforward process to become a 401(k) millionaire. That said, it’s extremely important to avoid making avoidable mistakes. Look at the fact that fewer people are able to retire at 65 today than at any time in history. 30.8% of workers over age 65 are still working just […]
It’s important to submit your health to a medical check up often to find out how you’re doing. Your financial life is no different. This is how you can make course corrections that ensure that you’re remaining on the path to success. Your fiscal health effects your total sense of well-being, including self-confidence and happiness […]
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