Can you retire at 55? Let’s run the numbers
Can I retire at 55? It’s a question you might be asking yourself if you’re hoping to make an early exit from the workforce. While normal retirement age for most people usually means 65 or older, […]
Yes, you can increase your car’s value. Here’s how
When you’re ready to sell your car or trade it in for a new model, you’ll discover that your car is no longer worth anywhere near what you paid for it. The reason? Depreciation. That’s […]
These streaming services give you the best bang for your buck
For the past decade, Netflix has been the dominant force in the video streaming market, and it currently has more than 222 million subscribers. However, other streaming services are slowly catching up, with Disney+, Hulu and […]
Fun & easy ways to prepare for a financial rainy day
Emergencies happen; unexpected bills and expenses come up when we least expect them. It can be a heavy bill to worry about if you don’t have emergency savings to cover these unforeseen expenses. It’s never […]
Thinking about getting a reverse mortgage? Read this first
If you’re at or nearing retirement age and looking for a way to generate cash flow, a reverse mortgage can seem like a great idea, especially given all the star-studded ads for them floating around […]
The sun isn’t setting on these Florida beach real estate booms
St. Petersburg has the well-deserved name as the Sunshine City for its 361 sunny days a year, and it’s only about 30 minutes across Tampa Bay to the fast-growing city of Tampa. Home to about […]
New to investing? Read these 7 tips now
The COVID-19 pandemic and economic crisis have triggered extreme stock market volatility. This week, Wall Street also saw the stock price for GameStop, a video game retailer, skyrocket far above what many people think it’s worth. […]
25 best US markets for real estate investors
Smart investing often means diversification, and one way to balance out your portfolio is to invest in real estate. In fact, real estate has been the best long-run investment over the course of modern history, […]
The state with the most smart homes may surprise you
You wouldn’t buy a haunted house. But would you buy a smart home? In both places, things move about by themselves. Everything you say and do is silently observed. Lights flick on and off without you […]
Why you need to know more about the Fair Credit Reporting Act than you do
The Fair Credit Reporting Act is a federal law that restricts who can access your credit report. It gives you the right to obtain your credit score and credit report. The Fair Credit Reporting Act […]