Want to restore an old car? Read this first
Let me set the stage. You are looking at the car you always dreamed of owning, let’s say, just for example, it is an Austin Healey 3000 and it seems to be a solid example […]
How to save money for a trip
Every year, you likely earn at least a few paid vacation days at your job. However, if you’re like many Americans, you rarely ever take them. As the U.S. Travel Association reports, each year, more than half […]
Will COVID-19 wreck everyone’s credit?
According to data recently collected by TransUnion, many are still weathering a brutal financial storm thanks to COVID-19. Of the 58% who report being financially impacted, 70% are concerned about their ability to pay current […]
Explaining the shareholder voting process
If you own stocks, one of your rights as a shareholder is to vote on certain company decisions and appointments. Although all publicly traded U.S. companies in the stock market grant shareholders the right to […]
10 things to do if you lost your job & need money now
There was a legitimate stress nightmare I had last week. My boss calls me up and said, “You’re fired.” That was it, and I spent the rest of the night in a panic. Unfortunately, this happens […]
Here’s how we paid off our mortgage in just 5 years
My wife and I began thinking about the possibility of paying off our mortgage in five years after we heard of other people doing it. I know in my immediate family, no one managed to […]
Examining the different types of stocks
The ups and downs of the stock market can be downright exhilarating — or terrifying, depending on who you are. There’s a reason so many people refer to the capricious stock market as a roller […]
A simple guide to insurance for small business owners
If you own a small business, you’ve invested time and money into its startup, operation, and — hopefully — its expansion. That investment could get wiped out if unforeseen events occur. There are a number […]
Could living in a cashless society put you in debt?
Many of us default to using credit and debit cards for the sake of convenience. But in the wild world of COVID-19, some say we’re moving toward a totally cashless society at an accelerated pace. […]
How to spot fake news: A former CIA analyst explains
You can’t navigate online these days without the words “fake news” crossing your path. But what is fake news, who spreads it, and why has it become so pervasive? We talked to Cindy Otis, a […]