Personal Finance
Many young Americans are up against the challenge of how to protect elderly parents from scams. At present, more than 15% of the U.S. population is above the age of 65. By 2060 that figure will be nearly one in four Americans. Meanwhile, global interconnectedness means slick financial scam artists are coming at them from […]
Over 25 million people have used their favorite credit card for more than a decade. Yet many are missing out on fabulous credit card perks they could be using every day. Shockingly, more than 31% of credit card holders never bother to redeem available rewards. Here are 7 amazing credit card perks you should be […]
The 2018 has not been a banner year for the stock market. Warning signs of a recession are becoming more obvious, according to some economists and market pundits. The Dow Jones Industrial Average and the S&P 500 have seen their 2018 gains nearly erased. The NASDAQ has entered correction territory. While the stock market and […]
Filling out your taxes correctly can be a challenging process, especially for those with student loans. But how does a student loan affect taxes? Many ways, starting with deductions. It is essential to make sure you don’t make common mistakes that can cost you thousands in deductions. One of the most common mistakes, for instance, […]
Managing your small business finances is crucial. Small to medium-sized businesses need financing but they lack enough of it — to the tune of $5 trillion, according to the SME Finance Forum. This lack of accessibility to affordable financing makes it far more important for small businesses to manage their finances efficiently in order to compete […]
Building wealth can be hard, but safeguarding it can be even harder. If you run your own business or if you are in an occupation that involves a high degree of liability, it is very important for you to protect yourself. Otherwise, your assets could be at risk of seizure if you are hit with […]
If you are someone who is looking to get rich, the last thing you need is bad financial advice. And there plenty of personal finance myths. Unfortunately, there is a huge amount of misinformation surrounding the domain of personal finance. People can find it hard to wade through all the myths and half-lies to get […]
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 […]
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 […]
While the rule of thumb is to retire at the age of 65, here’s the truth: Most Americans retire at the age of 62. In fact, in 2017 the average age of a living retiree was just under 60 years old. How to retire early? It takes real planning. The sad truth is that more […]
