Three Regrets When It Comes To Retirement
Retirement is something that we’re told to prepare for early in life. But let’s be honest, it’s not something we all have on our minds daily. From choosing when to start saving, how to save, and even planning on where you want to retire, it’s hard to make a decision that’s going to impact you...
The Most and Least Affordable Cities to Retire In
Many Americans are currently struggling with saving for retirement. If you’re already looking to retire now or are planning for the future, it may be worth it to retire in a city that’s more affordable for your budget. Many articles claim that you need to save $1 million to have a decent nest egg...
Ranking the Rewards of These Fictional Credit Cards
The right credit card for you is based on your own financial situation. That’s why we thought the rewards of these fictional credit cards are fitting — they change based on the needs of the characters in their universes. Depending on your favorite fandom universe, there are certain things you’ve probably wished are real. If...
Infographic Guide to Saving Money in College
College brings the exciting chance to truly be on your own for the first time, but this independence can bring about expenses that quickly turn into a pit of debt which could take years to recover from. While exploring this new world, it’s important to structure your time and spending in preparation for life after...
Ridiculous Taxes Across the Globe [Graphic]
Taxation is nothing new, but this legislation has reached a new level of craziness. Did you know that a sliced bagel incurs an extra 8 cent tax in New York than if you’d just bought it whole? That same tax applies for any bagel sold for on-premise consumption, or one that has cream cheese on...
Wise Words from Wise Women: Celebrating Moms in Finance
For many of us, there is no figure in our lives more important than mom. Mothers are full of love and wisdom and without them, we’d surely be ill-prepared for life. This Mother’s Day, we are celebrating mothers who’ve done things a bit differently. Though today, there are many more women in finance than ever...
How to Stop Energy Costs from Sneaking out your Windows
When times are tough, energy efficiency is more important than ever, and regardless of income level or financial status, nobody wants to throw money away through inefficiency. When it comes to expensive inefficiencies, home heating and cooling is one of the biggest problems. In an attempt to lower energy costs, homeowners plug drafts, add insulation,...
How to Pay For Home Healthcare
If you’re like me and have parents that are quickly reaching retirement age, then you may be worried about their financial situation and if they’re prepared to cover the costs of retirement. In addition to social security, pensions, and investments there are also a number of different ways for individuals to cover the costs associated...
Just In Time For Halloween…The Spookiest Infographic You’ll Ever See!
Halloween is a fun, festive holiday. You dress up, you eat sweets, and you scare yourself silly at a haunted house or two. But did you know Halloween is a $7 billion dollar industry? That’s right. This year, the average American is expected to spend $75 celebrating the holiday. It may not come as a...
The Investment Time Machine: How To Use The Past To Make Smarter Financial Decisions in The Present
We spend much of our time learning. We absorb information around us so that we can make better, more informed decisions in the future. Often, we study the past to determine a course of action for the present. Investors have various strategies to improve decision-making when it comes to buying and selling stock but what...
40 Practical Financial Tips From The Experts
Sir John Templeton famously said: “The four most dangerous words in investing are: ‘this time it’s different.’” There is a great deal of advice that exists on the Internet about managing wealth effectively, but some quotes, like this one, ring truer than others. It seems everyone these days has suggestions for how you should best...
