Is buying long-term care insurance actually worth it?
In the financial world, it’s generally true that the greater the risk a person takes, the greater the reward will be if the investment makes money. It can be said that the opposite is true […]
Behind on your bills? Here’s what to pay first
When you’re struggling to make ends meet, bills like a mortgage, auto loan, credit card and more can pile up. It’s easy to lose sight of financial priorities when you’re facing such hardship. But some […]
15 money mistakes to avoid at all costs in your 20s
Some common money mistakes you probably know you’ve made include going overdrawn in your checking account, missing a mortgage payment, or not paying a bill on time. These are easy mistakes to spot, that many […]
Everything you need to know about hypothecation
Hypothecation may be a word you’ve never heard, but it describes a transaction you’ve probably participated in. Hypothecation is what happens when a piece of collateral, like a house, is offered in order […]
Yes, you can retire at 60 with just $500K. Here’s how
Maybe you’re a 60-year old man who’s spent his whole life-saving money diligently little by little. You worked hard to earn a living and knew that in the end, the thing you really cared about […]
Money can’t buy happiness (but it sure can help)
“Money can’t buy happiness.” That is a common phrase, but it’s not exactly true. I say that, because- Yes, money cannot make you happy on its own. But money can help with the things that […]
Can you build net worth by saving collectibles?
Collecting is human nature. The Scottish writer Robert Louis Stevenson wrote, “It is perhaps a more fortunate destiny to have a taste for collecting shells than to be born a millionaire.” But in the age […]
What Biden’s new undersecretary of education means for student loans?
College student loan reform was a huge platform for Joe Biden’s campaign. But once Biden became president, the question became: How will the new administration tackle student loan debt? Although there has always been a loud […]
Behind on bills? 4 ways to catch up
Are you juggling utility shut-off notices while fielding calls about overdue payments from creditors or collection agencies? If so, you’re not alone. About 30 percent of households across all income levels have difficulty paying their bills, according to […]
Step inside Neil Patrick Harris’ NYC brownstone
The five-story Harlem brownstone traces its history all the way back to 1908 and served as a speakeasy for Irish mill workers, a music school for girls, and a bed-and-breakfast. As Barney Stinson would put […]