Our money sits in many places — checking, savings, 401k, credit cards, and other investments. It can be hard to keep track of, and if we’re not careful, we could be in too deep with all that data. Technology can be a powerful tool to gain back control of the money we earn, save and …
Arm Yourself: Easy Tips for Consumer Finance Protection Read More »
Financial independence is one of the last external steps towards adulthood. While we can move out, get a degree, and even hold down a job, many of our parents are still helping us out in our early twenties. To get closer to reaching financial independence, here are some tips to keep in mind. Manage Your …
When it comes Chrysler the hedge fund managers were asked to take one for the Obama team. Fortunately, for their investors they did their job, as they should have, and took one for their own team! Hedge funds hold approximately $1 billion in Chrysler bonds. It was those hedge fund managers that refused the government’s offer to …
Back in The USSR? Just A Boomer Memory? Ask the Financial Industry! Read More »
While raising children, it’s nice to have one parent who stays at home. For many families though, that just isn’t feasible. The majority of families these days rely on two incomes to pay the bills. However, a considerable number of people make the conscious decision to switch to a single income. One spouse doesn’t necessarily …
An undergraduate course now costs up to $90,000 a year, meaning that most students rely on student loans to pay their fees. Student Finance England are the main provider of student finance in the UK and provide loans and grants to help with university tuition fees and living costs. There are other methods of financing, …
In a long-term struggling economy, every penny counts. There are a number of financial fees you could be paying that are unnecessary. Why pay a bank to save your money? Why let excessive credit card fees eat the payments you send them? Here are some financial fees to avoid and keep more of your hard …
Your personal net worth is a number that represents the total of your assets minus your liabilities at one moment in time. It’s useful to measure your financial progress, especially if you calculate it annually, as it will allow you to see whether the decisions you’re making are improving or decreasing your net worth. It …
Choosing a financial planner can be the single most important decision in your life. Don’t believe me? Ask anyone that was a client of Bernie Madoff’s and you’ll see the importance behind it. To give those victims some credit, it’s tough to know when someone is an outright crook and liar. Just like those people, …
Getting on top of the money in your pocket and bank accounts is easy with this 3 step guide: 1. Take Control and Round Up Your Accounts Doing a reality check of all your bank accounts, credit cards, loans and other finances is the first step to controlling your money rather than letting it control …
Your personal finances are a part of your life which is always changing, always fluid. This is not surprising because when you think about the other aspects of your life, little stays the same for very long anywhere else either. While you may be a parent, your children grow and their needs change so fast, …