THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Are you struggling to get ahead financially? The truth is, you might be doing some basic things that are ruining your chances to build wealth. What are these common ways that people are unknowingly ruining their finances? In this article, we’ll explore … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. Times are hard for many right now, so naturally, interest is growing for side hustles, new niche markets, and cash-generating tips. An online post asks people for advice on the quickest route to earning some spare change in these torrid economic waters. … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. “For the love of money is a root of all sorts of injurious things,” reads 1 Timothy 6:10 in the Bible. “And by reaching out for this love, some have been led astray from the faith and have stabbed themselves all over … Read more
When you’re a small business owner, a cash-back credit card can be one of your most valuable tools for trimming business expenses. Good thing there’s a nearly infinite number of cards that offer 1% or 1.5% cash back on all purchases. Some even offer 2%. The Bank of America Business Advantage Customized Cash Rewards Credit … Read more
I recently talked about the right age to open a child’s bank account. That leads to the obvious question about its advantages and disadvantages. If you’re ready to teach your child about money management, giving your child their own debit card with linked spending and savings accounts plus a small monthly allowance gets them off … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. For many aspiring professionals seeking the perfect career, it can be easy to overlook certain drawbacks in your pursuit of a dream job. Everyone knows that you need to work hard to secure an ideal position, but some jobs are simply not … Read more
THIS POST MAY CONTAIN AFFILIATE LINKS. PLEASE SEE MY DISCLOSURES. FOR MORE INFORMATION. As you approach retirement age, it’s important to ensure your savings are in order. With so many financial decisions and choices out there, however, it can be hard to decide what route to take when saving for retirement. As a result, many … Read more
Travel rewards credit cards are not one-size-fits-all. They fall into several broad categories. These categories include airline rewards credit cards designed to reward spending with specific airlines or airline partnerships, hotel credit cards that focus their rewards firepower on hotel stays and related expenses, and even cash back credit cards that offer accelerated cash back … Read more
Observing the current trends in the stock market has been challenging. The Federal Reserve is making moves to curb high inflation rates, and many financial experts concur that an economic downturn could be on the horizon. Unsurprisingly, these developments have affected the market. Notable indices like the S&P 500, the Dow Jones Industrial Average, and … Read more
Even the most aggressive stock market investors keep some cash on the sidelines. That balance helps offset market volatility and cover end-of-year tax payments on capital gains. It’s there when you’re ready to put more money in the market too. Many brokerages hold cash in basic, boring accounts that pay little or no interest and … Read more