Personal Finance
When you do need a will? Pretty much the moment you own any assets at all, assuming you want to leave those assets behind to a loved one. According to AARP, more than 60% of Americans under the age of 72 don’t have a will. The same AARP study found that 81% of people over the […]
There is no denying the fact that Social Security is the main source of retirement income for most seniors in the country today. Data shows that social security accounts for nearly 50% of retirement income for half of the aged population in the country and nearly 90% of retirement income for 25% of the aged […]
Everyone wants to be wealthy. However, it takes dedication and sacrifice to build wealth. Being wealthy involves adjusting your financial mindset about money. You must continually view money as a tool to make more money. To achieve that, you must make your money work for you instead of continually working for money. Most importantly, generating […]
Debts are the worst. Money you spend on interest and paying back principal is money you can’t invest or spend on yourself. If you find yourself in a similar situation, it’s critical to take steps to pay down your debts as quickly as you can. Below are six tips that can help you pay off […]
The only thing that can stop you from getting a side hustle in the 21st-century gig economy is a lack of imagination. Here are three part-time side hustles out there that can pay as much as a full-time job. Remote curriculum writer A curriculum writer is an education professional who writes lesson plans and educational […]
Is a 401(k) rollover the right move for your financial game plan? Here are some key steps to start your rollover by finding the right spot for your money without incurring taxes. First, what is a 401(k) rollover? When you move money to an IRA from an old employer-sponsored plan like a 401(k), that is […]
Studies show that given a choice, a vast majority of elderly people would love to spend their golden years in their own home and age gracefully in place, rather than moving to a nursing home or an assisted living facility. However, there are several expenses associated with aging in place, which you need to plan […]
Your personal credit score is a crucial indicator of your financial health. It plays a significant role in determining your eligibility for loans, credit cards, and even housing rentals. However, understanding the complex factors that contribute to your credit score can be a daunting task. In this blog, we will demystify the concept of credit […]
The price you see in online travel search engines often does not accurately reflect the total cost of a flight, so it is important to keep this in mind when booking a flight online. Added fees for seats, bags, and the like drive up the initial price. You pay more for conveniences, too, such as […]
There is no denying the fact that living within your means is the first step towards achieving financial security. Data shows that a vast majority of Americans do not have sufficient savings not because they make too little, but because they spend a lot on non-essential items. Controlling your spending is absolutely critical to safeguard […]
