personal finance
The ABCs of personal finance and investing; how to invest wisely and grow your wealth.
10 Reasons Why Savings Are an Investment
When most people think of the term "investment," they tend to think of a handful of different things. They may think about their retirement accounts, like their 401(k) plans or a Roth IRA they have added money to. Others, if they're into shopping, may think of an investment piece, like a Henri Bendel purse.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in Trader
Things You Are Most Likely Wasting Your Money On
In order to invest, you will need to have money—at least, in most circumstances. With wages being stagnant while everything increases in price, it's hard to actually amass enough money to invest. That's why it's so important to save money any way you can.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart6 years ago in Trader
10 Simple Ways To Get Out Of Debt
Unless you're related to a billionaire family, chances are that you will eventually get into debt. It could come from anything—an accident, a decision to go to college, the choice to buy a house, medical issues... We've all been there.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart6 years ago in Trader
How To Negotiate Stock Options Offers at a New Job
Nothing is quite as thrilling as getting a new job offer. It's a time when you feel like anything is possible. Maybe you'll be their rising star! Maybe you'll get promoted! Who knows? Maybe you'll finally find a group of friends in your industry and get the amazing life you've always wanted intact.
By Iggy Paulsen6 years ago in Trader
10 Biggest Mistakes People Make After Retirement
If you have ever gone to college, you've probably seen the following scenario play out more than once: A kid was heavily monitored by parents, never allowed to do anything fun. The kid goes to college, parents release the reins and let the kid succeed with minimal intervention. Once the kid goes on campus, he goes nuts and starts drinking, smoking, and screwing everything in sight. Within three years, the kiddo becomes a burnout and works at McDonald's.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in Trader
Best Personal Finance Blogs to Read
If there's one topic I've become obsessed with reading about, it's money. I love learning how to make money, save money, and spend money more efficiently. Money is the best tool out there, and it's one that you can grow on your own—if you know how.
By Ossiana Tepfenhart6 years ago in Trader
Advantages of Owning vs Renting a Home
Homeownership. Say it with me. Home ownership. Sounds nice, right? You can almost see the white picket fence, the dog in the backyard, and the car in the driveway when you say it. Maybe it's in the suburbs outside a big city, or maybe it's a nice farm out in the middle of nowhere. No matter where it is, it sounds so nice.
By Sasha Konikovo6 years ago in Trader
Ways to Save for an Emergency Fund on a Budget. Top Story - May 2018.
It's no shocker that having cash on hand is great. A little bit of free money can help you get out of an emergency situation that would cost way more on credit, or worse, just be downright devastating if you didn't have money to avoid it. Even every trader should have an emergency fund.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in Trader