March 18, 2019
The average American spends over $5,400 every year on unnecessary impulse buys. Think about what you could do with an extra $5,400. Setting aside that amount in a retirement plan would be more than enough over a career to retire with $1 million. …
March 15, 2019
The average cost of a pest control visit can be anywhere between $150 to about $1,500, depending on the severity of the problem. Most new homeowners don’t appreciate that when they buy a home that uninvited guests may be a part of the package. Even …
March 14, 2019
It’s normal for investors, especially those close to retirement age, to worry about fluctuations in the market and how it will affect their 401(k) plans. And while there’s no way to avoid market volatility, there are a number of steps …
March 13, 2019
“Ugly produce” a is term for aesthetically unpleasing food that usually goes unsold in lieu of more cosmetically appetizing fruits and vegetables. Bruised, blemished, or misshapen apples, double-headed carrots, or irregularly sized produce are …
March 12, 2019
A credit score is a lot like your personal economic statement. Getting a credit score boost improves your money life immediately. Any time you apply for a loan, a mortgage, a new credit card, or even funding for your own business, your credit score …
March 11, 2019
Every year, the federal and state governments release a revised set of tax laws and accountants rush to update their clients on the impact to their finances. Tax breaks for 2019 are no different. Regardless of whether you file your taxes on your own …
March 8, 2019
A convenient way to start a business is through a franchise. There is an already built-in business model, consumer base, and operational supply chain. However, if you join a globally-known franchise, like a McDonald’s for example, your investment …
March 7, 2019
A cat or dog can be cute, cuddly, and great for companionship. Yet the cost of owning a pet can be surprising. Pets are living beings that must be taken care of. Animals do not take care of themselves. If you don’t have the finances to hand the cost …
March 5, 2019
The time-tested wisdom from leading value investors has always been that if you want to make money in the stock market, invest in high quality stocks and do not sell them in the short run, irrespective of the market fluctuations. However, to …
March 4, 2019
The unemployment rate for the United States hovers around the 4% mark currently. But that number represents only the amount of people who are unemployed and also actively looking for work. Meanwhile, the workforce participation rate was 62% in 2015, …
