Category: personal finance

How to Choose (A Great) Financial Advisor

Choosing a financial advisor can be a daunting task. Personal finance is not an enjoyable topic for most, so many people decide to hire someone to work out their finances for them. Selecting a good financial advisor can save you money and put you in a better position to focus and achieve your financial goals. There are…


In Your Debt: 3 Times Debt Can Be a Helpful Tool

In some corners of the personal finance advice world, getting into debt is just about the worst thing you can do. And yes, some forms of debt—particularly those that charge high interest rates—can keep you locked in a cycle of owing money for years. Still, there are times where taking on debt serves a purpose…


The Amazing Success Story of Basketball Player Kobe Bryant

Kobe Bryant is a household name. He is an icon in the sport of basketball and has achieved massive success both on and off the court. But what is it that makes Kobe so successful? And how did he get to where he is today? In this blog post, we will take a closer look…


Low-Cost Business Ideas for 2022

Successfully running your business in 2022 is not easy due to the new norms of people’s lives. The COVID-19 pandemic has changed the consumption of goods and services. If opening an offline store or restaurant just a few years ago was a profitable idea, now their owners can incur heavy losses. Since most startups in…


US Home Sales Fell in June as Prices Reach New Heights

Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed for the fifth consecutive month in June as higher mortgage rates and rising prices kept many home hunters on the sidelines. Existing home sales fell 5.4 percent last month from May to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 5.12 million, the National Association of Realtors said Wednesday. That’s…


Electric Vehicles: the Good, the Bad and the Ugly

If you’re looking for a new vehicle, you may be thinking about an electric car. Depending on what you’re looking for in a vehicle, and your finances, there is both good news and bad when it comes to electric vehicles (EVs). EV Prices Are Surging Buying an electric car or SUV in 2022 will cost…


5 Reasons Your Financial Adviser Won’t Let You Buy Physical Gold & Silver

Sponsored Content In an age of unfettered digital access and do-it-yourself grit, today’s investors aren’t the same passive or uninformed clients they once were. Most are still not experts, but their lack of passivity helps them notice certain things that get them thinking. For instance, most are aware that the U.S. economy is somewhat in…


Americans Likely to Be Tracked for CO2 Emissions Under SEC’s New Climate Rule: Consumers’ Research

Will your CO2 emissions data be collected and reported to the government in the near future? A consumer rights group said that a new rule proposed by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) would lay the groundwork for doing so. On March 21, the SEC proposed a rule titled “The Enhancement and Standardization of…


Millennial Money: 4 Money Moves to Make Before Baby Arrives

The arrival of a new baby is all-consuming. In the early weeks, your waking hours are a cycle of feedings, diaper changes, and Googling “Is it normal for a baby to (fill in the blank).” Mustering the energy—and attention span—for otherwise routine tasks like showering and paying bills can feel like a tall order. You’ll…


Millennial: 4 Money Moves to Make Before Baby Arrives

The arrival of a new baby is all-consuming. In the early weeks, your waking hours are a cycle of feedings, diaper changes, and Googling “Is it normal for a baby to (fill in the blank).” Mustering the energy—and attention span—for otherwise routine tasks like showering and paying bills can feel like a tall order. You’ll…