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4 Tips to Get Your Finances Under Control
We all stress about money, but many of us just stress and don’t do much about it. It doesn’t take a lot to organize your finances and start saving for important purchases such as a house or for retirement.
By Mariela Corella7 years ago in Trader
Becoming Enlightened
One thing that schools actually do teach about money is financial documents. The tough thing is that typically it's only taught in college level classes that focus on business management or accounting.
By Isaiah Goodman7 years ago in Trader
Life Settlements – Understanding the Risks and the Benefits
Essentially, a life settlement is the selling of an unwanted and ineffective life insurance policy. Holders of the policy may settle for a certain cash amount and use that money to fund other areas in their life.
By Tobias Gillot7 years ago in Trader
5 Money Skills That Will Set You up for Early Retirement
Early retirement is the dream of most people. Unfortunately, for many of us, it feels like an elusive dream. In fact, only 18 percent of Americans are able to retire early.
By Jim Hughes7 years ago in Trader
3 Money Myths You’ve Been Told Your Whole Life
Money is the Voldemort of the adult world. People do not want you to discuss it, it’s rude to ask questions about it, and it’s not taught well in school. By making money a taboo topic, misinformation is spread rapidly. I was told these three money myths growing up, and I’m sure others were too and genuinely believed them. Money is a tool and people shouldn’t be afraid to ask questions and take risks. However, understanding the fundamentals is a key part in the process of comprehending your finances.
By RJ7 years ago in Trader
Budgeting Made Simple
Regardless if you are an all-time CEO making seven figures or a broke college student working random hours to get some minimum-wage cash, it is crucial to have a budgeting plan!"Budget your money and save," has probably been engraved in you by teachers and parents, but do you actually know what that means?
By Karly Lamm7 years ago in Trader
Becoming Investment Savvy (Pt. 2)
This is the follow up to our Investments 101. Previously I wrote about stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Here we talk about the different types. There is a lot to cover, so I'll jump right in!
By Isaiah Goodman7 years ago in Trader
Learning Investment With These Simple Tips
Wealth building and management entails strong commitment and passion, so you can make sound decisions and find a way to make your money work for you. Effective wealth management is a life-long process developed through habit that eventually becomes a lifestyle. One of the most popular ways to manage and build your wealth properly is by investing.
By Kari Oakley7 years ago in Trader
Earning and Saving Money
Making money isn’t easy, and neither is saving it. But you’ll need to do both if you’re going to provide for yourself and your loved ones, get the most out of the things that you enjoy, and save up for a comfortable retirement.
By Carlos Fox7 years ago in Trader
Financially Unstable
Like most people, I am not exactly financially stable. I am, but I'm living paycheck to paycheck, while putting a little bit in savings. I'm proud of this though. I've come a long way.
By Michelle Schultz7 years ago in Trader
What You Need to Know When It Comes to Investing
Investing Tips for Beginners If you do your homework, investing can be exhilarating. If you do not, it can be difficult and intimidating. You must decide on a budget for your investment. The money you use shouldn’t put you in financial hardship. You should decide if you want to invest alone or use a professional. In order to become an expert, you must educate yourself. It helps to familiarize yourself with stocks, bonds, index funds and real estate. Do your homework well in advance so you know what things to expect when you place your money. Money is a sizable portion of the equation, but the time required to control property should be calculated too. When you're investing your money into the stock market, it's crucial that you keep things as easy as possible. You should understand where you're placing your money. This is the hardest part of investing. An investor will subsequently sell the shares to where they'll be repurchased in the event that the stock price falls.
By Dawn Castell7 years ago in Trader
The 5 Smartest Tax Incentives You Can Use Now
Many people think that tax credits and strategies are mainly for the rich. The truth is, nearly everyone can take advantage of the deductions offered, in order to substantially lower your taxes. Many people don't realize how much they're missing out on, so it's important to look into all the possibilities.
By Kevin Gardner7 years ago in Trader