Personal Finance
Most Americans don’t take life insurance for granted because almost one out of every two Americans don’t have it. According to the Insurance Information Institute, only about 54% of Americans had life insurance coverage in 2020. About 50% of Americans overestimate the actual cost of life insurance. However, the cost of a life insurance premium […]
There has never been a better time to figure out some ways to earn extra income on the side, whether you want to get out of debt, save more for retirement or boost your monthly income. Listed below are several legitimate ways to earn extra income. Freelance writing It is always a great feeling to […]
In the United States, the richest 1% controlled more than 40% of the wealth in 2016. The last time wealth inequality gaps were this wide was during the Great Depression. You don’t have to just assume things are unequal. Global economists actually track the gap and tally it annually. The Gini Index is an economics […]
Saving money can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know where to start. However, with some simple changes to your lifestyle and spending habits, you can easily save $200 a week. Here are five ways to help you achieve this goal. Cook meals at home Eating out at restaurants and ordering takeout can […]
According to a 2017 FBI Internet Crime Report, individuals and companies lost over $5.5 billion between 2013 through 2017 due to email phishing scams. Email phishing scams are deceptive emails designed to trick people into revealing private financial information or sending money. These scams are so successful for scam artists because they depend on victims […]
Placed side by side, a Rolex White Gold Presidential Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, is not much larger than a typical, multi-function digital timepiece made by Casio. Yet one costs over $7,000; the other, approximately $200. Since size doesn’t matter, what factors contribute to a luxury watches price? Here are five drivers that make luxury watches different […]
Quitting your job to start a new business entails risk, especially if you don’t have a backup plan or sufficient emergency funds for personal financial security. Try the smart alternative — keep your job and put your entrepreneurial spirit to work in a part-time business. With the right idea and some hard work, you can […]
That may be because there are now more rich people in the United States than ever before. What changing is what they are willing to spend money on — such as increasingly pointless displays of wealth. David M. Thompson is the managing director for Phoenix Marketing International, which tracks data analytics related to the markets […]
The United States is home to over 20 million millionaires, about 80% of whom are self-made millionaires who worked and invested their way into the seven-figure club. Wouldn’t it be great if you could join them and retire early? Here are seven key steps you need to take in order to enter the seven-figure club, […]
It’s hard to maintain a career in show business. Entertainers sometimes disappear from the public eye without anyone noticing. Many entertainers leave show business because opportunities dry up. Others leave show business voluntarily to pursue personal dreams and goals. Here are six formerly famous celebrities who voluntarily assumed regular everyday jobs.
