Personal Finance
Have jobs with pensions all but disappeared from the American job scene? It might seem so, what will so many highly paid professionals boasting of their seven-figure 401(k) balances. Yet millions of Americans have nothing saved for their future retirement needs and will depend on the meager payout of Social Security to get by. Many […]
Federal student loan payments are on hold, and interest is suspended until September 2021 for most government loans. This suspension, also called forbearance, does not apply to private loans. However, borrowers who can continue making payments may want to consider doing so. By continuing to make payments, borrowers can continue making payments to put more […]
Homeowners insurance is complex. It’s easy to buy too little or too much. For instance, less than 20% of Americans have flood insurance. Hurricane Harvey, which made landfall in Texas in August 2017, caused over $200 billion in damages. Harvey was one of the costliest natural disasters to hit the United States. Yet more than 80% […]
Many people struggle to balance their monthly budget because they assume there is no way to cut down on essential expenses. Household expenses, such as groceries, utility bills, housing costs, insurance premiums, and car driving are unavoidable, it is possible to rationalize and lower these costs. Here are five says to lower monthly expenses now. […]
The goal of personal finance strategies should be to meet your short-term and long-term financial needs well within your income, yet save a good amount for your retirement. The earlier you begin planning for it, the better. Here are some of the best personal finance strategies for 2019, all of which should prove surefire winners […]
As rent and real estate prices continue to skyrocket across major American cities, people are searching for alternatives. One such alternative is the “tiny house movement.” This is the social phenomenon of people opting to live in miniature homes that are about a quarter of the size of a full-size home. The average size of […]
The average cost to start a sole proprietor business is just about $35,000. This is a figure that can accommodate aspiring business owners who know how to make the most out of launching a small-scale franchise. Some lesser known businesses are actively looking to expand operations and raise brand awareness. They offer ongoing support and […]
Mark Twain famously said that the man who does not read has no advantage over the man who cannot read. To add more power to your personal finance strategy, it is always a prudent idea to obtain the best possible information, guidance, and inspiration from some of the best personal finance books of all time. […]
When it comes to preserving your capital while earning a reasonable return, money market accounts (MMAs) can be an attractive option. Money market accounts combine the benefits of both savings and checking accounts, offering stability, liquidity, and potentially higher interest rates. In this blog, we will explore the circumstances when it’s best to consider placing […]
The best way to save money as a consumer is to always comparison shop. However, we tend to only comparison shop for certain expenses and impulse buys. Over 80% of Americans will comparison shop for products online before buying online or in a physical store. However, there are some expenses that Americans never comparison shop […]
