Did you know… …the average student will graduate college with over $30,000 in student loans. And that is just for a bachelor’s degree! If you are ambitious enough for graduate school, you will “earn” even more debt. In fact, a graduate degree can land you in over six figures of debt. And as if repaying … Read more
Do you know how to analyze a stock? What comes to mind when you hear terms like personal finance, retirement, and financial freedom? If you are like most people, you think about the stock market. The stock market is where people get rich, right? Regardless of how we do it, we all want to take … Read more
If you have come across this article, you are likely planning to get some money in the bank. But who isn’t? Everyone wants money, but few know how to get money. The best way to get money is through investing. People invest money to create wealth in the future. Investing can be stressful (if you … Read more
Editor’s Note: As of February 2023, Personal Capital is known as Empower. This review will be updated to reflect this change. When was the last time you saw a doctor? Hopefully, it has not been too long. We take care of our bodies by going to the doctor. And by doing so, we are assessing … Read more
Does free money exist? It depends on who you ask. You may have heard some grumpy old person declare, “Nothing is free!” at some point in your life. And they are correct because money is always in exchange for something. That “something” includes your business, time, attention, and many other precious commodities. There are companies … Read more
So, you want to invest in individual stocks? However, getting started can be quite intimidating. Investing in stocks can be risky… …especially if you do not know what you are doing. Investing can be difficult when trying to determine things like: How much money to invest What type of stocks to choose How to avoid … Read more
Do you have any idea where all of your money goes? No? Well, trust me, I have been there before. No matter what you do, you cannot seem to get ahead with your finances. If you are in this boat, like many of us, you likely do not have a budget (or one that works … Read more
Oh man, I have waaay too much time on my hands… …said no one ever. Your time is valuable, and there is always someone (or something) competing for your time. Your finances and investments are no exception. As an investor, you have many things requiring your attention and time on a daily basis. And whether … Read more
Who is your trusted stock market mentor? Hopefully, one, or several, trusted individuals come to mind when you are asked this question. But what does an excellent investing mentor look like? Well, he or she should possess the following skills: Cool under pressure A great mentor knows how to keep their cool when other investors … Read more
Acorns and Stash are micro-investment apps that make investing easy for everyone. It is 2019, and the power of technology has made investing easy, intuitive, and flexible. These apps create personalized investment portfolios by regularly saving and investing small amounts of money. These amounts are small enough to go undetected by the average user but … Read more
