How much you should have saved by 40
The good news is you’re probably saving for retirement — even if retirement can seem a long way off right now. The bad news is you might not be saving enough. There are different ways […]
11 mistakes people make when choosing a place to retire
Maybe you’ve spent your life moving around, or maybe you’ve lived in the same place for years. Regardless of how many moves you’ve made throughout your lifetime, there’s one more important move you may be […]
Will COVID-19 wreck everyone’s credit?
According to data recently collected by TransUnion, many are still weathering a brutal financial storm thanks to COVID-19. Of the 58% who report being financially impacted, 70% are concerned about their ability to pay current […]
Explaining the shareholder voting process
If you own stocks, one of your rights as a shareholder is to vote on certain company decisions and appointments. Although all publicly traded U.S. companies in the stock market grant shareholders the right to […]
10 things to do if you lost your job & need money now
There was a legitimate stress nightmare I had last week. My boss calls me up and said, “You’re fired.” That was it, and I spent the rest of the night in a panic. Unfortunately, this happens […]
Here’s how we paid off our mortgage in just 5 years
My wife and I began thinking about the possibility of paying off our mortgage in five years after we heard of other people doing it. I know in my immediate family, no one managed to […]
Examining the different types of stocks
The ups and downs of the stock market can be downright exhilarating — or terrifying, depending on who you are. There’s a reason so many people refer to the capricious stock market as a roller […]
A simple guide to insurance for small business owners
If you own a small business, you’ve invested time and money into its startup, operation, and — hopefully — its expansion. That investment could get wiped out if unforeseen events occur. There are a number […]
Could living in a cashless society put you in debt?
Many of us default to using credit and debit cards for the sake of convenience. But in the wild world of COVID-19, some say we’re moving toward a totally cashless society at an accelerated pace. […]
The best county to retire in every state
Retirement may be the time to move closer to family or put down new roots in a warm climate. Helping make that decision a bit easier is an index of the best places to retire in each of the […]