Personal Finance
In the United States, the richest 1% controlled more than 40% of the wealth in 2016. The last time wealth inequality gaps were this wide was during the Great Depression. You don’t have to just assume things are unequal. Global economists actually track the gap and tally it annually. The Gini Index is an economics […]
According to a 2017 FBI Internet Crime Report, individuals and companies lost over $5.5 billion between 2013 through 2017 due to email phishing scams. Email phishing scams are deceptive emails designed to trick people into revealing private financial information or sending money. These scams are so successful for scam artists because they depend on victims […]
Saving money can be a daunting task, especially if you don’t know where to start. However, with some simple changes to your lifestyle and spending habits, you can easily save $200 a week. Here are five ways to help you achieve this goal. Cook meals at home Eating out at restaurants and ordering takeout can […]
Placed side by side, a Rolex White Gold Presidential Oyster Perpetual wristwatch, is not much larger than a typical, multi-function digital timepiece made by Casio. Yet one costs over $7,000; the other, approximately $200. Since size doesn’t matter, what factors contribute to a luxury watches price? Here are five drivers that make luxury watches different […]
That may be because there are now more rich people in the United States than ever before. What changing is what they are willing to spend money on — such as increasingly pointless displays of wealth. David M. Thompson is the managing director for Phoenix Marketing International, which tracks data analytics related to the markets […]
Quitting your job to start a new business entails risk, especially if you don’t have a backup plan or sufficient emergency funds for personal financial security. Try the smart alternative — keep your job and put your entrepreneurial spirit to work in a part-time business. With the right idea and some hard work, you can […]
The United States is home to over 20 million millionaires, about 80% of whom are self-made millionaires who worked and invested their way into the seven-figure club. Wouldn’t it be great if you could join them and retire early? Here are seven key steps you need to take in order to enter the seven-figure club, […]
There’s a lot of travel sites out there and they all seem very similar. If you are planning for spring break in 2022, next year’s summer vacation or just getting started for upcoming holiday travel here are three great options to assist you with your travel planning needs. Google Flights Google Flights is an online […]
It’s hard to maintain a career in show business. Entertainers sometimes disappear from the public eye without anyone noticing. Many entertainers leave show business because opportunities dry up. Others leave show business voluntarily to pursue personal dreams and goals. Here are six formerly famous celebrities who voluntarily assumed regular everyday jobs.
Finding ways to simplify and automate our daily tasks can save us time, reduce stress, and improve your overall efficiency. This holds true for managing our finances as well. By automating various aspects of our financial life, we can ensure bills are paid on time, savings are consistently deposited, and budgeting becomes easier. In this […]
