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Becoming Protected
Imagine if there was a type of investment account that you could save money into before taxes, it grew without taxes, and you could take the money out without taxes.
Isaiah GoodmanPublished 5 years ago in TraderWhy You Should Invest in Retirement If You’re Under 30
I am 28 years old, and through an impulse to buy Canadian marijuana stocks I got into investing. Since I made the leap from employee to entrepreneur, I don’t contribute to a pension or employer retirement plan. My wife’s father is in retirement now, they have a nice home and a decent nest egg.
Money, Money, Money!
I've brought this over from my old blog. I'm going to add some updates throughout, as things have changed again. Today I’m going to talk about something a little different. It is well known that I am personally in a lot of debt, £50000 to be precise! Currently I am over halfway to paying back my debt. So I thought I would share my strategies and tips, and hopefully it might help some of you. Whether it does help with your debts, or you use the tips to save extra money for a holiday or a house etc. thats up to you. This will be quite a long post, but i’m hoping it will be worth it.
Kink JournalsPublished 5 years ago in Trader5 Ways to Secure Your Financial Safety While in College
College is an extremely stressful time of life and the last thing you are probably thinking about is your financial future. You may just need to make it to the next paycheck, so you can pay your rent on time, so you don’t get kicked out during finals week. Other college students, and even college graduates understand the stress that comes from taking college classes, and the strain it puts on your budget.
Mikkie MillsPublished 5 years ago in TraderHow Much Should You Save for an Emergency Fund?
It's a common fact that most Americans live paycheck to paycheck. A single disaster, like the very recent government shutdown, would be enough to make most Americans face very serious consequences in their lives.
Ossiana TepfenhartPublished 5 years ago in Trader10 Must Read Finance Books for Beginners
Finance books for beginners are a great resource for anyone looking to gain financial independence, save money, learn about the stock market, or overall, just feel more confident around money. A finance book can give you a wide range of knowledge that you never knew you needed. Instead of paying big money for a financial planner, consider reading some of these personal finance books, so you can invest in yourself, your money, or your life long-term.
Morgan E. WestlingPublished 5 years ago in TraderHow to Prepare for a Depression
The Great Depression was one of the worst times for Americans—rich or poor. When the stock market plunged, prices shot down and the job market got chopped up into tiny pieces. People ran out of money, lost their homes, and also watched as their portfolios evaporated into thin air.
Skunk UzekiPublished 5 years ago in Trader11 Ways You Will Be Hit by a Recession
When I was first out of college, I found myself in the middle of the Great Recession. Jobs were scarce, college grads struggled, and dropouts like myself found themselves cornered. It was a brutal time in my life that involved me sleeping in my car.
Cato ConroyPublished 5 years ago in TraderWhat to Look for in a Financial Advisor
If the words "personal finance" give you a headache, you're not alone. But the process of finding an honest person who can help you with your financial planning is even more stressful—especially if you don't know what to look for in a financial advisor. If you don't know what to look for, you could end up with someone who doesn't work in the client's best interests. It happens all the time.
Patty RamsenPublished 6 years ago in TraderHow to Report Investment Fraud
One of the most notorious investment fraud scandals involves Bernie Madoff, his 4,800 clients, and $64.8 billion. We all know that investing is the smart thing to do with money that’s just sitting around. Whether you're investing your inheritance or your savings to have a better chance of keeping up with inflation, you might be able to make money without putting in extra long hours at the cubicle. However, like any financial pursuit there is the risk that you could get caught up in financial fraud. It's important to determine how to cope if you’ve been tricked into a pyramid scheme or if you've signed your money away to a fraudulent investment agency. When it comes to figuring out how to report investment fraud, getting yourself out of a scam involves much more than just working to file a complaint.
Nathaniel Channing IIIPublished 6 years ago in Trader10 Signs of Investment Fraud Everyone Should Know
In an age where we are less than a decade removed from a global financial crisis that crippled the assets of a whole generation of people and businesses, there is a great deal of skepticism that many people take into investment and personal finance. While there are obvious signs of predatory investments and financial scam artists that have come to be highly recognizable and ubiquitous (i.e. Nigerian prince scams, Madoff style Ponzi schemes, check fraudsters, and the like), there are also far more subtle indications of fraudulent investments that everyone ought to look out for. If any one opportunity makes sensational claims like a 100 percent return on your investment, you can bet that this is damn near impossible. With the proper warning signs of investment fraud available, you will be able to spot these creeps, and only engage in investments with legitimacy and realistically estimated returns.
Fred Eugene ParkPublished 6 years ago in Trader10 Ways to Reduce the Chances of Being Victimized by Investment Fraud
When Bernie Madoff, one of the founders of NASDAQ, was caught defrauding high net worth investors of over $60 billion, the world went into shock. It was the most prolific case of investment fraud ever seen, and it had wiped out the bank accounts of thousands of people across the nation.
Iggy PaulsenPublished 6 years ago in Trader