How can I invest $1,000?
Saving money is great. But today, savings accounts typically yield little to no interest. Those whose goal is to save money may want to consider choosing to invest in a number of assets that can […]
Guide to government home loans
Ah, home buying. It’s invigorating! Complex. Expensive, too. This is why the vast majority of homebuyers rely on mortgages to obtain their dream homes. Conventional loans are the most popular, but government-backed loans are often […]
Here’s where the US Black unemployment gap is highest
In the wake of the pandemic in 2020, unemployment skyrocketed across the US. But job losses were not affecting all Americans equally, and by June 2020, the gap in the unemployment rate between Black and white people […]
16 offbeat things you didn’t know you could invest in
Once you’ve paid down your debt and are contributing enough to your retirement accounts, you can start thinking about other investment opportunities. Building a diversified portfolio could be one of the smartest money moves you can […]
The 12 best books for beginning investors
Everyone knows the value of investing, but how do you get started with it? Indeed, to a person who has just recently stepped into the world of finance, it can all feel quite daunting. Fortunately, plenty […]
What’s the difference between a 1099 & a W-2?
1099s and W-2s are the tax forms employers use to report wages and taxes withheld for different workers. 1099 workers are also known as self-employed workers or independent contractors. These workers receive a 1099 form […]
15 millionaires & billionaires who never graduated college
This path to success often works out, but it’s not the only way to achieve financial freedom. If there’s one thing to learn from many of the world’s wealthiest people, it’s that you can take different […]
How to make a gift of money more creative
I feel like actual gifts were more associated with being a kid. Most adults rarely get each other physical gifts unless it is a really good idea that we can’t pass up or a specific […]
Here’s where people have the most student loan debt
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5 important options trading strategies
Options contracts represent agreements that give an investor the right — and in some cases, the obligation — to buy or sell a particular security at a specific price by a set date in time. […]