Personal Finance
Wall Street analysts have a penchant for jumping on the conventional wisdom bandwagon and reflexively engaging in group think. One of the most common examples of this phenomenon is the unwavering belief, embraced by investors and analysts alike, that electric or self-driving vehicles are the implacable wave of the future. But far too many who […]
Bread is one of the most common foods in the American diet. Toast for breakfast. Sandwiches for lunch. Dinner rolls at night. But what many people don’t realize is that one type of bread may quietly contribute to rising blood pressure — even in people who otherwise eat a relatively healthy diet. And the problem […]
Careful what you wish for in life — you just might get it. Winning the lottery, for instance. Most people don’t understand how much winning the lottery can change a life. First off, lottery taxes will diminish the size of your winnings significantly. Then family, friends, even strangers will beg you for money incessantly. You’ll […]
Recession warnings and calls for an impending drop in the stock market hasn’t stopped Bill Gates from an aggressive investing strategy. Gates recently told Bloomberg News that the majority of his assets are still invested in stocks. Bloomberg, which tracks the investment performance of a number of billionaires, found that Gates added around between $16 […]
The use of credit cards can assist in improving one’s credit score as well as provide spending power to consumers. In the event that you have accumulated a high balance and are unable to repay it in a timely manner, a balance transfer credit card may be able to offer you some relief. A balance […]
Not everyone can afford to retire or to retire on their own terms. The average 65-year-old barely makes $38,500. And over 33% of Americans have no money saved for retirement and don’t have a plan. Here are three things you can do now if you can’t afford to retire. Delay Social Security benefits The earliest […]
You don’t really need a lot of money to start a business. Over 60% of small business owners launched their first business with less than $25,000. What you need to launch a small business is a business plan, an understanding of your demographic, good advice from professionals, and an exhaustive drive to learn from your […]
The dawning digital age, a boon to e-commerce businesses, has been a bane to the traditional brick-and-mortar retail industry. Scores of businesses shut down more than 11,000 physical locations in 2020. About 150 million square feet of retail space was closed last year, according to industry researcher CoStar Group, keeping up with annual close rates […]
The bank safe deposit box has been romanticized in action movies and political thrillers. Spies and criminals keep money, passports, and valuables in them until needed. Well, real life is not like the movies. There are probably 25 million safe deposit boxes in the United States. Banks rent them out on their own terms. There […]
