Columbia University, an Ivy League research institution in New York City, is one of the oldest and most respected universities in the country. If you’re considering applying to Columbia, here’s what you need […]
If you own a pet, you know that routine medical visits are important, as they can keep your pet healthy and catch health issues before they become serious. With a pet wellness policy, you […]
If there is anything that the Covid 19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that small businesses that do not have a strong network of support are susceptible to major economic events. All across the […]
If you’re a first-time homebuyer hoping to put down roots in the “Natural State,” better pack your patience. In mid-2022, first-time homebuyers in Arkansas faced many of the same challenges as buyers across […]
Rental properties are a great way to fund some or all of your retirement. They produce steady, predictable income without eating into your principal. And they have many tax advantages and other benefits for […]
James Madison University is a four-year public research university in Harrisonburg, Virginia. U.S. News and World Report ranks the university as the third best college in the South. Here’s pertinent information about the school’s […]
A car is typically considered totaled when the insurance company determines it will cost more to repair than the vehicle is worth. Beyond that, states have their own guidelines for when a car should be […]
If you’re a first-time homebuyer in Oregon, here’s some good news: Several programs — both statewide and local — offer help with finding an affordable mortgage or making a down payment. The not-so-good […]
College application season is one of the most stressful times of the year for high school students as they get ready to apply to schools and decide where they want to spend the next […]
If there is anything that the Covid 19 pandemic has taught us, it’s that small businesses that do not have a strong network of support are susceptible to major economic events. All across the US […]
New cars lose a significant portion of their value the minute you drive them off the lot, and they cost more money. Anyone who opts to buy a new car can expect to pay […]
Buying a home can be exciting, exhausting and, no matter how smoothly the process may go, one of the most stressful things you can do in life. Not having enough money to adequately finance […]
The single-family rental (SFR) real estate sector is a relatively new asset class, rising out of the housing crisis in the late 2000s. Investing in SFR properties remotely is even newer: technology that enables […]
U.S. households emit carbon and other greenhouse gasses at a rate four times higher than the global average — with more than a third of our emissions coming from home energy consumption. What’s more, energy costs take up […]
According to UpWork, freelancers in the U.S. grew by 2 million or 8% between 2019 and 2020. So, if you dream of becoming your own boss to increase your sources of income, work at your […]
Depending on where you work, you may be able to save for retirement in a 457 plan or a 401(k). While any employer can offer a 401(k), a 457 plan is commonly associated with […]
Work-life balance is top of mind for many young professionals. According to a 2018 Gallup Poll, Generation Z workers ranked caring about employees’ well-being as a priority when evaluating potential employers. Moreover, 42% of Gen Z […]
Options leverage is a core concept of options trading. For a given capital outlay, investing in options will increase your potential returns compared with investing in the underlying stock. However, options leverage works both […]
Living paycheck to paycheck is a struggle millions in the United States are living through right now. You may be searching the sofa right now hoping to find some loose change just to buy a pack of […]
If you’re wondering how to automate workflows, chances are good that you’re exhausted with your current approach to running your business. Maybe your typical morning looks a little something like this: You have your […]
If your credit score is being dragged down by collections, late payments, and other negative information, you might consider hiring a credit repair service to fix it. But can they actually improve your bad […]
We’re always being told to save money, and while some of us are better at it than others, is it possible to be too good at it? In other words, are there ever times […]
When you know you have debt that’s gone to collections, it’s a stressful financial situation to be in. You might find yourself wondering what rights you have, can debt collectors call your work and […]
Congratulations! You’ve made the most critical step in the entire process – searching out how to become financially independent. In my book, I explain how I made several money mistakes over and over before […]
A Fistful of Dollar Stores Dollar stores are expanding rapidly, with several discount retail chains opening new locations across the US. Two of the most ubiquitous dollar store chains, Dollar Tree (DLTR) and […]
Workflow automation is all about streamlining simple, manual, and repetitive tasks and processes which take up valuable time and resources that could be better invested in growth-generating projects. According to a Wells Fargo/Gallup survey, […]
Do you want to save $5000 in 2023? Imagine for a moment, you looked at your savings account on December 28, 2023, and it contained at least $5000? How would you feel? If so, look no […]
A new year is supposed to be a time of fresh starts, enthusiasm for what’s to come, and resolutions to do something different. But starting something new suggests that we’ve recently finished something old. […]
Sales Keep Sliding In November, existing home sales fell for the 10th straight month. This added to an already record-long streak, with higher mortgage rates sapping demand overall and forcing some would-be homebuyers out […]
Getting paid as a business owner is rewarding, but after you celebrate those hard-won sales, you may have this question: Where should that money go? Can you put it in your personal checking account? […]