Category: personal finance

From Broke to Billions: 5 Strategies These Billionaires Used to Get Rich

Article by R.L. Adams There are 2,043 billionaires in this world. Approximately one-quarter of them are from the United States. Millionaires? We boast roughly 16 million of them. Clearly, it’s hard to amass such a large fortune. In fact, when it comes to getting rich, a billion is an order of magnitude greater than a million. Millionaires seem to…


Are Oil and Gas Stocks Worth the Investment?

Oil and gas companies are some of the world’s largest and most prosperous companies. However, precarious market conditions and subsequent volatility have hit the oil and gas industry hard, making many investors question how wise investing in oil is. Knowing how, if, and when to invest in oil requires an educated understanding of the ever-evolving…


ETFs for the Recession

Commentary Fears of a recession have been front of mind recently for many investors, with some thinking we’re already in one. Unfortunately, official confirmation of a recession often arrives long after the recession has ended. Prudent investors have been, or should already be, reevaluating their holdings to remove those investments that won’t do well and…


Best Exchange-Traded Funds to Buy During a Recession

Commentary Fears of a recession have been front of mind recently for many investors, with some thinking we’re already in one. Unfortunately, official confirmation of a recession often arrives long after the recession has ended. Prudent investors have been, or should already be, reevaluating their holdings to remove those investments that won’t do well and…


10 Ways to Save When You Live With a Super-Spender

Financial management can be intimidating and strenuous. Now, just imagine trying to do this with someone else. But, it’s a reality for couples who are balancing each other’s wants and needs, as well as shared goals. Things can get even tricky and more stressful, however, one you’re living with a super-spender. It’s easy to envision why…


5 Common Growth Strategy Mistakes and How You Can Fix Them

Article by  Jacinda Santora Are you making growth strategy mistakes? If so, you’re not alone. So many companies struggle to wade through the usually outdated growth tactics and “hacks” on the internet to find those growth strategy gems that are going to help them scale. If you’re missing the mark with your growth strategy, here are five common…


Time Is Money and Its Way More Expensive Than You Would Think

Article by Patrick Frank How many times have you heard the phrase “time is money?” Or some version of the statement: “time is the most valuable thing in the world?” Have you ever stopped to think about what those statements mean? And if they are authentic, why do so many of us still waste so much…


How to Cultivate Patience When You’re Waiting for Return on Investment

I spent the first quarter of 2017 investing into new contractors, systems, and services to help scale my business and automate a sales funnel. Everything is built out and now we’re moving into running Facebook ads. This also means its time for me to wait for my return on investment. If you’re anything like me,…


Why Should You Believe Me?

I frequently hear from readers who tell me about Social Security-related advice they got from a friend or relative, or from a Social Security Administration representative. They are writing to ask me if the information they received is correct. Sometimes it is. But many times, it’s not. Actually, let me clarify that. Social Security information…


Individual lessons on Handling Inflation

The United States has gone through several inflationary periods. Two memorable ones occurred around WWI and WWII. But today, most people remember the 1970s and early 1980s when inflation was out of control. Unfortunately, in 2022, inflation is again climbing with no end in sight. Currently, inflation sits at 9.1 percent. And people are scrambling…