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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
One of the downsides of the Roth IRA (Individual Retirement Account) is that there are income limits that preclude high income earners from contributing directly to these accounts. But for people on the cusp, or for those […]
Climate change is a real threat — but it’s one you can help combat. By understanding how big companies and common household items impact the environment, you can make more informed and sustainable choices in […]