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The consequences of “financial risk” became apparent to many investors during the two-year period from 2007 to 2009. The stock market (as measured by the S&P 500) plummeted from 1562.47 on October 10, 2007, to 752.44 on November 20, 2009. As a consequence, many people lost more than one-half of their retirement savings. The coronavirus … Read more

When reading about investing, you often hear that it’s important to do your research. That educated investing is the key to successful investing. That you should never invest a dime until you understand just what it is you’re investing in. However, there’s not much information out there about where or how to find the information … Read more

Cash Back on credit cards is a customer rewards system, first introduced by a division of Morgan Stanley all the way back in 1986.[1] A percentage of all money borrowed on the credit card is returned either as a bank deposit or as a ‘statement credit’ (meaning a deduction from your next credit card payment). … Read more

Investing is an important part of saving for the future. One of the hardest parts of investing is building a portfolio of stocks and bonds that you’re happy with. Mutual funds are a way to easily invest in pre-built portfolios. What are Mutual Funds? Mutual funds are a type of investment that you can use … Read more

Many people have the dream of making a little extra money from home, perhaps engaging in a side hustle. The good news is that many of us have plenty of time to start creating that income stream. According to the Bureau of Labor Statics’ American Time Use Survey, the average American between ages 15 and … Read more

When building a balanced investing portfolio, you’ll want to include bonds in your asset allocation. These assets provide safety and stability, offering relatively slow growth and reliable returns. As you begin to research which bonds to buy, you’ll realize there are several different types of bonds, with the two most common being corporate bonds and … Read more

While some people have an aversion to leftovers, my mom dubbed me “The Human Garbage Disposal” because having too much leftover food was never a problem while I was in the house. To this day, I often have leftovers for breakfast and lunch, which not only saves us money but also saves me time and … Read more

Buyer’s regret happens to the best of us. Perhaps you are not as in love with your purchase as you thought, or the item is defective. With that in mind, this is why credit card issuers allow for credit card refunds. Making a return on a purchase is a relatively straightforward process, as long as … Read more

Apartment complexes are notorious for raising their rates on a yearly basis (and they have every right – just look at your lease agreement). If you’re already dissatisfied with your living situation for one reason or another, getting out at the end of your lease – before they raise your rent – might be a … Read more