Personal Finance
Debt is a trap that is very easy to get into. Is debt consolidation a good idea? That depends. Debt can prove challenging to get oneself out of. Whether through reckless spending habits or the gradual accumulation of debt responsibilities, too many Americans are mired in hopeless levels of debt. The general rule of thumb […]
Cruise ship risks are hard to measure but very real. An all-inclusive cruise ship package could cost you anywhere from $1,500 to $5,000 per person. However, your luxury vacation could collide with the sometimes difficult reality of actual cruise ship travel. Among the most obvious of cruise ship risks: You’ll be overcharged for everything, there […]
When it comes to maximizing the return on your savings while ensuring the security of your funds, exploring different investment options is crucial. One such option that often appeals to investors with substantial savings is the “jumbo” certificate of deposit (CD). In this blog, we will explore the advantages of opening a jumbo CD, how […]
Retirement investing through 401(k) plan offers the inherent advantage of a reduced tax burden. But in times of financial market volatility, your 401(k) may lose money if the stock markets are on a decline. Here are a few proven tips on managing your 401(k) plan assets in a volatile market. Stay consistent with your contributions […]
No matter when you intend to retire, getting organized, planning ahead, and controlling your money matters will go a long way towards making your retirement experience as stress-free as possible. Everyone’s retirement is unique. Beyond deciding when to begin receiving retirement benefits, other factors that can affect your benefits include whether you continue to work, […]
A reverse mortgage is a loan for senior homeowners that allows borrowers to access a portion of the home’s value using the home itself as collateral. The loan generally does not have to be repaid until the last surviving homeowner permanently moves out of the property or passes away. At that time, the estate has […]
Automation is slowly taking over jobs historically occupied by human beings. Meanwhile, more Americans are turning to telecommuter jobs for work opportunities. Telecommuting work has grown by almost 140% since 2005. The telecommuting workforce increased by almost 12% since last year. Although larger companies are more likely to offer telecommuting opportunities to employees, due to […]
In January 2017, Wells Fargo won a foreclosure auction bid on the Galleria, one of the largest malls in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The winning bid? $100. The 1.1 million square foot Galleria mall was once worth almost $2 million. No new large-scale indoor mall has been built since 2006. It is projected that almost half of […]
The average American consumer wastes about $5,400 on impulse purchases. These purchases could be junk food or appliances or clothes they don’t need or want. But imagine if you could spend millions on weird art, a domain name, or a mountain-sized clock. Would you spend millions on weird items because you could or the bragging […]
Looking for an estimate of when you should begin taking Social Security? Check out the Social Security Administration’s calculator. The amount of your benefits is dependent on your date of birth and your earnings history. Due to security concerns, the SSA Online Benefits Calculator does not access your earnings record; instead, it uses the information provided by you […]
