personal finance
The ABCs of personal finance and investing; how to invest wisely and grow your wealth.
Money Matters: The Money Trap
Are you tired of not being able to take that dream vacation? Do you constantly find yourself doing nothing but paying interest on top of interest? Do you want to make a better future for yourself, your kids, and your potential grandkids?
By January Greene6 years ago in Trader
How To Decide Between Paying Off Debt and Investing
Most people in the United States have some amount of debt that they're trying to discharge. That's why people are looking for lists of student loan debt forgiveness programs, why credit card debt has reached $1 trillion, and why so many Americans end up declaring bankruptcy due to medical issues.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in Trader
10 Benefits of Creating a Trust to Preserve Wealth
If you thought a will was going to allow you to have full control over where your wealth and properties were properly going to be distributed, you'd be wrong. It won't satisfy your needs if you want distributions spread over an extended period. However, a trust fund can actually give you full control over all of what you own and even have the power to distribute your wealth to anyone after your death. And so many people lean towards a trust fund rather than a will, even if they weren't so wealthy. It's the best type of fund to consider when you own a lot and want to pass it down to family or friends.
By Jules Fortman6 years ago in Trader
How Much You Should Have Saved by Every Age . Top Story - April 2018.
Saving money is essential for living comfortably, especially in your later years. It's important to start saving as early as possible, with your investments gathering interest as you get older. Your gains will only grow more each year. It also shows you a disciplined method of spending your money and develops good financial habits. Just saving a dollar a day can add up and lead to some sort of financial stability. Here's how much you should have saved by every age.
By Nick Paroni6 years ago in Trader
Top Personal Finance Podcasts
Personal finance is a subject that I'm very well-versed in, and extremely passionate about. It's a subject that I view as a form of self-defense. Money allows you freedom to do what you want to do, and also acts as a tool that can help you bounce back from emergencies and tragedies alike.
By Cato Conroy6 years ago in Trader
The Millennials Guide to Building Credit
Many of the younger generations don't know much about stocks and even owning credit cards and the importance that revolves around it. Most of them simply believe that a credit card is a concept of borrowing money from the company and eventually paying it back. Even though that's the idea, it's much more than just that. Yes, we use credit cards to borrow money and soon pay them back, but using credit cards can help you build a credit score.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Trader
Let's Talk About Money: Retirement Plans—Is It Too Early?
Let's face it—thinking about the future is scary! Especially for youngsters like ourselves. You know what else is scary? Finances for the future. In this series of "Let's Talk about Money," I will be giving some simple information and benefits of starting that retirement fund.
By Christina Fread6 years ago in Trader
Things to Know Before Investing in the Stock Market. Top Story - March 2018.
If you have ever watched The Wolf of Wall Street, then you're already well-aware that investing in the stock market can be the best way to make money out there. There's a reason why millionaires so often work in finance, after all.
By Skunk Uzeki6 years ago in Trader