How do negative interest rates work?
When you put money in the bank, the bank pays you interest. In exchange you allow them to lend out your cash to other bank customers. But what if that interest rate was negative? Would […]
Why is it risky to invest in commodities?
Investors and savers are always looking for new ways to maximize their growth potential. But there’s one form of trading that’s been in existence long before the stock market was thought up: commodity trading. Even […]
The 25 best cities for remote teachers
Over the last year, teaching became a very different job. The limits of online learning exacerbated the difficult task of classroom behavior management and made it a challenge to reach students with hands-on learning activities. […]
Ways to build wealth at any age
A down payment on your first home? A beach house where you can spend your golden years with your grandkids? Whatever your financial goals may be, it takes careful planning at every age to build […]
Investing during a recession
Investing can be daunting even during the best of times—but when a recession hits, it can be that much more confusing. As stocks plummet in response to a global crisis, investors may be concerned about […]
Financial advisors: Are they worth the cost?
As with any relationship, the scope and depth of engaging with a financial advisor can vary significantly from one person to the next. One person may seek a financial advisor for education or one specific […]
The best (and worst) ways to use your home equity
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Buying a home with cash vs a mortgage
In some areas, there simply isn’t enough desirable housing available for the number of interested buyers — and, in these hot spots, buyers will likely find the market to be quite competitive. One way a […]
Last-minute open enrollment tips for an unusual year
A year ago today, open enrollment may have been an afterthought, just another box to check off on your overflowing to-do-list. But not in 2020. As you consider your open enrollment options this year, you […]
HGTV star Ty Pennington’s Venice beach home is for sale
TV reality star Ty Pennington, known for changing people’s lives with his energetic personality on the original version of “Extreme Makeover: Home Edition,” is now looking to cash in on his own home makeover. Pennington has […]