Strategies & tactics to get ahead financially & in life
Did you hear about how Maine recently passed a bill banning internet providers from selling your data without your consent? Your data is valuable. And you’ve probably heard many stories in the news about how your data is being sold for big money by search engines and the social media. While in many states there’s […]
99.999% of the time – if a cashier asks you if want to open their store’s credit card, you should say no. They’re usually a bad deal. And normally we don’t get excited about retailer cards because they aren’t great deals. They may give you 10% off your purchase or a gift card, but the […]
We hear much about the size of student loans as a major problem. But right behind loan amounts are servicing problems. Once a student loan goes into repayment status, the graduate is left dealing with a matrix of rules and servicing problems. Part of the issue is that federal student loans are serviced by a […]
Large cities are among the most popular tourist destinations in the world. It’s easy to see why – they offer the best combination of attractions, experiences and diversity of all destinations, and all conveniently located in one relatively small space. In certain cities, it’s even possible to take in several attractions and events in the […]
Would you take advantage of a high-yield investment in commercial real estate if you could get in for as little as $1,000? You can by investing in the stREITwise REIT. The trust is currently paying an annualized dividend of 10%, plus the opportunity to participate in capital appreciation of the underlying properties. The investment is […]
Identity Guard® is one of the leading providers of identity theft protection and credit monitoring. To stay on the cutting edge, the company has partnered with IBM® Watson™, an artificial intelligence system that dramatically expands its protection capabilities. Identity Guard now has the ability to anticipate and help prevent identity theft, rather than just react […]
Have you been binging Marie Kondo’s Netflix show? Looking to sell some of your stuff, like clothes, accessories or other apparel? If it’s almost new, you should consider trying to sell it at a local or online consignment shop. If it’s a little more worn than that, consider donating to a local Goodwill or other […]
Are you married? Or thinking about it? Wondering what the difference is between the tax filing statuses Married Filing Jointly vs. Married Filing Separately? I know I once did. You would see Single, Head of Household, and Married Filing Jointly as relatively logically structured. For tax brackets, the Married Filing Jointly status was roughly twice […]
If you’re familiar with Quicken, you already have an idea what Moneydance is all about. It’s a personal finance and budgeting tool that enables you to organize and track your financial activity. You can have all of your financial accounts – checking, savings, investments, retirement, credit cards, and other loan accounts – working through a […]
Every now and again you read an article, or see something on the social media, bragging about making money playing video games. Sometimes you hear about it through word-of-mouth. But is it really a thing? Can you really make money? It is possible, but there are some caveats. First, banish any idea from your mind […]