Take control of your financial future
Bear markets can be a scary time. Not only are billions of dollars in investments erased by the time the market loses 20 percent (the typical indicator of a bear market), but investors also start to lose confidence in stocks as a whole. That can potentially lead to a recession or even the bankruptcy of... Continue Reading →
There are many things in life we become experts at. Most of us strive to learn everything we can about our jobs in hopes of advancing our careers. But we also can become experts through our hobbies, interests, and even in our roles as parents, spouses, and friends. Yet, one area that so many people... Continue Reading →
Are you thinking about buying a new or used car? If you plan to get a loan to finance your purchase (especially if it’s through the dealership itself), then be careful. Many of them will try to steer you into the longest loan they can … the 84-month loan. For years, a 60-month auto loan... Continue Reading →
According to a poll from Insider, nearly a quarter of Americans (24 percent) say they're intimidated to invest because they don't want to lose money. Another 41 percent say they know investing is the right thing to do to prepare for the future, but they're nervous. Who can blame them? Downloading a trading app or... Continue Reading →
Have you tried budgeting but felt like it wasn’t hitting all of your goals? Traditional methods are intended to help you realize where all your money is going and to get your spending under control. But what if you have bigger aspirations like paying off your debt or saving for retirement? Perhaps what you need... Continue Reading →
What would you do if you suddenly were faced with a major expense like a $1,000+ car repair or the roof started to leak? Or what about if another pandemic were to strike and put you out of work indefinitely? According to a nationwide poll by Bankrate, fewer than 4 in 10 Americans have enough... Continue Reading →
When you’re young and getting settled in your career, it can be easy to get your priorities confused. Some people will not take advantage of opportunities that could make them rich later in life. Others will focus too much on how much they’re earning when they should have been more concerned about the things that... Continue Reading →
There's been a lot of talk in the news about the Federal Reserve and its decision to raise interest rates throughout the rest of 2022. While that may sound like something that only affects businesses or people who need a mortgage, it can also impact you personally if you've got any outstanding credit card debt.... Continue Reading →
Does it feel like the price of nearly everything is going up: Gas, home energy, groceries, wood/building materials, etc.? Your mind isn’t playing tricks on you. This is the result of inflation and it's an issue that societies have dealt with for hundreds of years. In March 2022, the inflation rate hit a 40-year high... Continue Reading →
Do you struggle to keep your spending under control? An article from USA Today reported that the average U.S. adult spends $1,497 a month on nonessential items. That’s roughly $18,000 per year that just slips through their fingers! If this sounds familiar, then not to worry. Spending less money doesn’t necessarily mean you have to... Continue Reading →
Buxfer Blog 