Strategies & tactics to get ahead financially & in life
When it comes to running a business, you have to make a lot of decisions. Most of them involve how you’re going to run and grow that business. One of the decisions you probably never thought about as an employee (but changed when you became a business owner) has to do with your retirement plan. […]
Renters insurance, also known as tenant insurance, is an insurance policy that protects you and your belongings whenever you are renting a house or apartment. If there is an unexpected event that damages your belongings or forces you to move out, renters insurance is what will step in to help you out. Renters insurance is […]
The idea of “gratitude” has been around for quite some time. I don’t mean the simple definition of the word. I am talking about the idea that if you recognize, appreciate, develop a practice around gratitude – your life will experience marked improvements. As I write this, it’s mid-March 2020, and we are in the […]
Many Americans are feeling the upfront financial effects as the nation combats the spread of novel coronavirus. Individual Americans will be getting a “stimulus check” to offset lost wages and cover other expenses during this challenging time. If you need money fast, this rebate can provide some much-needed financial relief especially if you don’t have […]
One of the big innovations of the last few years is the emergence of cash management accounts. A lot of financial services technology companies (fintech) have started marketing banking services with their core offerings. These fintech companies partner with major banks to hold the money, to get FDIC insurance, but they offer all the services […]
Albert Einstein once said “Compound interest is the 8th wonder of the world. He who understands it, earns it; he who doesn’t, pays it.” Despite this awesome quote, compound interest remains one of the more misunderstood concepts. In fact, when I asked on Twitter, the vast majority of replies involved compound interest. We don’t have […]
Medical bills account for a significant percentage of bankruptcies in the United States. The Kaiser Family Foundation found that, in 2015, medical bills forced a million adults to file for bankruptcy. 25% of Americans ages 18-64 have reported problems paying medical bills. Only 7% say there has been no impact. While we can’t prevent medical […]
If you’re looking for a temporary job to help supplement your income, especially if it’s because you were sent home (furloughed or laid off) because of the coronavirus, we have put together a list of jobs where you can earn money immediately. The Coronavirus COVID-19 has sent many folks home. For some, they can do […]
As long as there’s been money, there have been folks scheming up ways to steal it. And throughout history, these folks have been celebrated. Everyone loves an exciting story and nothing is more exciting than a bank robbery! You have the most famous ones, the bank robbers, and the likes of Bonnie and Clyde, Billy […]
While some insurance is mandatory, the majority of insurance isn’t. But even the elective insurances can still be a good idea. Often times, Insurance buys peace of mind and you may want to consider insurance even when it’s not a “must have.” For example, Our pet beagle Tobey died a few years ago. Our daughter, […]