Why financial literacy is important for kids
Money doesn’t grow on trees but do your kids know that? As parents, we must teach our kids basic life skills, and that includes talking about money. Basic financial literacy for kids is an important […]
Here’s how many divorcees say Carole Baskin did it
2020 was dominated by the pandemic, political events, and social movements. But in-between, there were plenty of other memorable moments worth revisiting, from pop culture to protecting your loved ones. Here’s a look at some […]
How I followed my dreams & became a dog rescue pilot
I awoke thinking about the line “The Difference Between Dreaming and Living is Doing.” It occurred to me how real that statement is. So many people dream great dreams and have fabulous ideas but never […]
30 short-term financial goals you can crush
With scary statistics like 59% of Americans living paycheck to paycheck, or 67% of Americans struggle to pay a $1,000 emergency, we need to step up our game. Know what your short term financial goals are to […]
How to give yourself a financial spa day
Self-care is an expression you hear a lot about these days but rarely when it comes to your finances. Although at first, it might not seem as comforting as, say a trip to the spa […]
The difference between speculation & investing
All investments carry some risk, but the difference between speculating and investing can illustrate the level of risk involved. Speculating often describes scenarios when there’s a high chance the investment will deliver losses but also […]
Shorting a stock explained
It’s possible to make money in the market no matter which way it moves — up, down or sideways (which are the only three ways markets can move). For new investors, this often seems like […]
How the coronavirus affected small businesses in 2020
No doubt about it, 2020 was a wild ride. And that’s especially true for small business owners. In early spring, the coronavirus pandemic forced thousands of small businesses across the country to close their doors […]
Small business owners say you should outsource these 3 tasks
The majority of people who plan to start a business within the next 12 months say the coronavirus influenced their decision. 28% said the pandemic accelerated their plans to start a business, according to a recent QuickBooks survey. 35% set […]
Pros & cons of a cash diet
These days, many people’s spending habits are ruled by plastic. Debit cards, credit cards and mobile wallets make transactions easy and effortless, but they can also make it easy to wind up with a mountain of debt […]