Do you sometimes feel like you’re spending too much money? According to a survey from Mint, one-third of Americans wish they had made fewer purchases than they did in the preceding month. While you can’t avoid some expenses, you can certainly become more systematic about how you make them. Here are six helpful ways to... Continue Reading →
How to Fix Your Relationship with Money in 7 Steps
Do you often blame money for your problems? Does talking or even thinking about your financial situation make you feel uneasy? For many people, this is a very real issue. According to a report from FINRA surveying more than 19,000 U.S. adults ranging from 21 to 62 years old, 60 percent of the respondents said... Continue Reading →
How to Use a HELOC to Pay Off Your Debt
Paying off your debts using an acceleration method like the debt snowball or avalanche method can do wonders for your cash flow. But squeezing your budget to come up with the extra funding you’ll need can sometimes be challenging. In this post, I’d like to introduce you to an income source that you may not... Continue Reading →
How Much Should I Contribute to My 401k?
Are stuck trying to determine how much money you should be contributing to your 401k? It's a tough decision to make because even though you know that more is better, you also probably need your money now. So how much do set aside without cutting your paycheck down to the bone? Most financial advisors will... Continue Reading →
How to Invest in Real Estate with Little Money
If you’d love to reap the financial benefits of investing in real estate but don’t want to deal with the hassle of owning and managing physical properties, then here’s some good news: You’ve got options! Investors looking for higher returns than what a single-family rental unit can produce will often seek to partner with a... Continue Reading →
10 Ways to Save More Money Each Month
You’ve probably heard someone tell you already that you need to be saying more money if you want to make a big purchase (like a down payment on a house) or be able to retire someday. But between all the bills and expenses, that’s easier said than done. Fortunately, living paycheck to paycheck does not... Continue Reading →
The 5 Best Big Data Stocks to Buy
Tech stocks may seem like one of the newest fads, which rise and fall unpredictably. Investors may feel that these companies are inextricably tied in with the trends of teenagers, government subsidies, or the price of cryptocurrencies. However, tech companies that process big data have a massive advantage and are worthy of sound investment. Data... Continue Reading →
How to Decide What to Invest In
When you have money that you want to invest, how do you know what you should do with it? There's a world of options you could choose from that includes everything from buying boring old government bonds to more exciting (but potentially dangerous) investments like meme stocks, real estate, and cryptocurrency. The truth is that... Continue Reading →
7 Reasons To Adapt To Cashless Payments
Making cashless payments has never been easier. Banks now provide credit and debit cards equipped for "tap-n-pay" practices, and in some cases support their own digital wallets. And online stores now allow us to pay for almost anything through secure digital interfaces. While a given store here or there may still be reluctant to accept... Continue Reading →
What’s the Best Financial Advice You Can Give Someone?
Imagine for a minute that you could sit down and talk with some of the best and brightest minds when it comes to money. What kind of tips or recommendations do you think they'd have for you? In this post, I'd like to share seven of the best pieces of financial advice I've come across.... Continue Reading →