Personal Finance
Debt can feel like a heavy burden, causing stress and hindering financial progress. However, with a strategic plan and determined effort, it’s possible to turn your debt into a stepping stone toward building wealth. In this blog post, we will outline a practical 90-day action plan to help you break free from debt and embark […]
More than 5.3 million American homes were sold in 2018? And, 87% of people who sold their homes did it through a real estate agent. That means that less than 13% of people sold their home through various direct advertising methods to attract buyers — everyone else paid those fat realtor commissions. Most people trying to […]
If someone hits your car while you are driving, what should you do? It’s hard to know the right moves to protect yourself and your property. Here’s quick checklist of what to do if some hits your car while you are driving. Pull over and find safety After checking yourself and any passengers for injuries, […]
It is no secret that Americans love credit cards. Studies show that 75% of people in the country have at least one credit card and the average credit card holder has approximately $5,000 in debt. While credit cards can be extremely useful, carrying a large balance on a monthly basis is a bad idea. The […]
There are roughly 700,000 hotels and more than 15 million hotel rooms throughout the world. Some have zero stars and some have five-star ratings in terms of amenities and comfort. However, the number of stars sometimes has no bearing on how well they are cleaned before you check in. It is never a good idea […]
Managing multiple debts can be a difficult task, especially if you are dependent on a single source of income. Credit card debt in particular can balloon to unmanageably high levels in no time, thanks to the exorbitant interest rates charged by credit card companies. Rather than juggling multiple high-interest debts, you can consolidate everything into […]
Presently, millions of Americans do not know how to live debt-free. As young adults, they start with taking out student loans for their college education, often for a profession that does not pay that much. Then they add on several credit cards and end up with thousands of dollars in debt by the time they […]
It has been said that those who would frivolously waste an hour don’t understand the true potential of living a full life. And those who would waste a penny are capable of wasting incalculable amounts of money. The average consumer wastes over $5,400 annually impulse buying things they don’t need or want. Keep a budget […]
In this life there really is no such thing as “easy money.” Except, a treasure might just be jangling around in your coat pocket. Coin collectors search for rare, misprinted, uncirculated and one-of-a-kind error coins of value, and that includes pennies! If you know what you’re looking for, that discarded chuck of metal in your desk […]
Throughout the years, we have learned that storms are unpredictable and can cause a great deal of physical and emotional damage. Similarly, financial storms that result from real world weather can also be devastating, requiring years of reconstruction. Even though preparing for a financial storm does not guarantee safety, addressing the most common vulnerabilities well […]
