When it comes to investing, mutual funds are a basic building block. About 44% of U.S. households and 94 million individual investors own mutual funds, according to a 2017 study from the Investment Company Institute (ICI). And they […]
Small retailers are busy preparing for the holiday shopping season, but now’s also the time to reflect on the past year and to look ahead to the future. In 2018, small business owners experienced many […]
Technology gives small business owners an edge, allowing them to use limited resources in smarter, more efficient ways. However, many on Main Street remain slow to adopt new technologies. An AT&T survey reveals that 75% of small […]
If you’re saddled with high-cost credit card debt it can feel like you are in a prison. That expensive old debt weighs down your credit rating so it’s hard to refinance at a lower rate. […]
Cooking Christmas dinner for the family can be time-consuming and stressful. But sharing a meal at the end makes it worthwhile. Some financial tasks can take just as long, but completing them can also be […]
Traveling abroad is a life-changing event. You might learn a new language, and you’ll definitely engage with a new culture. You’ll taste new foods, navigate a new city and meet a variety of new people. […]
If you’re considering hiring a financial advisor, you’re ahead of the game — almost half (45%) of adults ages 40 to 59 would rather make an appointment with a dentist than with a financial planner, according […]
If you’re purchasing a house – whether it’s a primary home, move-up home or secondary home – and the house needs work, don’t shy away from that. Here’s what you might want to think about […]
One of the best features of a life insurance policy is that it will pay benefits as soon as the policy is in effect. Some people wonder how an insurance company can pay out a […]
It’s not just first-time buyers who make mistakes when buying a new abode. It’s easy to overstretch financially or to overlook something you shouldn’t when you see a new home you’d love to own. From buying furniture […]