Strategies & tactics to get ahead financially & in life
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 […]
Investing can feel complicated and robo-advisors promise to make it simpler. By trusting in their algorithms, after filling out a profile and assessing your risk tolerance, they promise to handle the investment for you. They’ll pick low-cost funds, they’ll rebalance as necessary, and they’ll even tax loss harvest for you – all for a low […]
The world of investing is changing. In the beginning, you had full price brokerages charging you an arm and a leg to make stock trades. Then came discount brokers who charge a few dollars a trade and mutual fund companies, like Vanguard, who help you invest in mutual funds for a song. More recently, you […]
Do you ever feel as if your budget only seem to go up? Or you find yourself spending on things you never remember spending it on? If you’re already budgeting, it can be a frustrating experience. But not uncommon. And if you’re as busy as I am, it could be difficult to muster the time […]