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Becoming Effective
You’re probably familiar with interest. Maybe you’ve had a savings account that accumulates a small amount every month. Or maybe you have a credit card or loan that accumulates a huge amount every month. But do you know that there are different types of interest? And did you know that you can make interest work for you? It’s an effective way to grow your wealth, and it's easier than you might think!
By Isaiah Goodman6 years ago in Trader
What’s the Average Interest Rate on a Hard Money Loan?
In the past, hard money loans had a negative connotation. If you heard the words “hard money loan,” you may have thought about shady business dealings with questionable lenders and loans with exorbitantly high-interest rates attached to them.
By Casey Chesterfield6 years ago in Trader
Improve Your Credit Score
Your credit is as important as your money. If you don't have the money to pay for something, good credit could get it for you anyway. You could walk into a bank, and get the money to get what you need because they trust you. The bank knows that you have a history of being responsible with money, because of your credit. Good credit will get you a credit card that could pay for something you want as well. Your bank knows that you will pay the money back on time.
By Craig Middleton6 years ago in Trader
Becoming Protected (Part 2)
What would happen if you were to suddenly become injured or ill and were unable to work for several months? Would you be able to make your mortgage payment? Would you be able to continue paying off your credit card debt? Could you afford to cover your child’s daycare
By Isaiah Goodman6 years ago in Trader
Ways to Mix Money and Morality
Virtually everyone wants to be a good person. The vast majority of us would like to live comfortably and make plenty of money, too. But those two things don’t always play nice with each other. As we strive for success, we might find ourselves questioning our actions and our accomplishments. Are we doing the right things? Are we honoring our values? There’s a reason so many movies are about leaving the “wrong” job for a more charitable one, or finding out that family is more important than long hours of the office. These stories are based on anxieties that many of us have.
By Carlos Fox6 years ago in Trader
How to Prepare for the Trump Recession
Obama turned a very strong economy over to Donald Trump in 2016, and we have now experienced a record 10 years of steady growth. However, Trump has made a habit out of printing money and running up debt, and it's not hard to see that the good times aren't going to last forever.
By Walter Rhein6 years ago in Trader
10 Retirement Accounts You Should Be Investing In
When it comes to retirement savings, the various options can look into to secure your future can be pretty confusing. Whether you already have a retirement account or you're totally new to the terms and conditions of these kinds of accounts, educating yourself about the options available to you can help you get a leg up on your savings.
By Hannah McSorley6 years ago in Trader
Angel Investing for the 99 Percent
Something that has become very popular online as of late is the idea of Angel Investing, and how it is getting more and more accessible for individuals to do these days. While I have been interested in the idea for a long time, I never thought that I had enough capital to truly make a difference in any sort of investment portfolio, that the few hundreds of dollars that I could spare to invest would be wanted by any sort of organization for funding. In many investing communities, they outright say that it is too little—many sites online have regulations that require you to start investing at one, five, or ten thousand dollars. Now, my problem is that I have the patience of an ant—I like getting things done right away, and for me personally, I don't have the patience or care to wait until I save up enough to invest, or to try to cut out the extras in my life that I enjoy (I am not going to stop my venti vanilla latte from Starbucks habit solely to invest, sorry not sorry.)
By Kelly Thompson6 years ago in Trader
Becoming Attentive
Everyone has heard the saying that nothing is certain except for death and taxes. Both of these are scary things for people. However, by learning a little about taxes, you can make smart decisions to ensure you understand how you can optimize your resources.
By Isaiah Goodman6 years ago in Trader
Network Marketing: Worth It or Too Good to Be True?
"How do I know it's not a scam?" There was a time when the Avon lady or Mary Kay sales rep would pound the pavement selling perfume and cosmetics door-to-door to neighbors. Today, anyone can reach thousands of people online as a network marketer, and potentially become a millionaire from the comfort of their home.
By @shayekervin6 years ago in Trader
