Income Tax Almost every working individual has to worry about income taxes when April rolls around every year. Even though the rules surrounding income tax can be confusing, you can know exactly what to expect once you understand how it works! What Is Income Tax? Income tax is a federal or state tax assessed according … Read more
Credit Cards Credit cards are a great tool for making purchases and building your credit, but they can also get you into trouble if you aren’t careful. Here are some credit card facts as well as advice on how to use your card properly. What Is a Credit Card? A credit card is a physical … Read more
Roth IRAs When it comes to investing, people have lots of different decisions to make: What brokerage should you use? Should you invest in ETFs or individual stocks? When is the right time to buy or sell? But one of the earliest and most important decisions every investor has to make is what type of … Read more
So, you want to become a stockbroker? But where do you even start? You may be wondering… Stockbrokers can lead exciting and lucrative careers; but many people are overwhelmed by the prestige and exclusivity of the occupation. As it turns out… …becoming a stockbroker is similar to many other occupations. Becoming a stockbroker involves hard … Read more
It is well known that there are many investment vehicles for investors of all experience levels to choose from. Yet, investors are ultimately aiming for an above average return on investment no matter how simple or sophisticated the investment vehicle is. Depending on what stage of life an investor may be in, he or she … Read more
We both know that trading stocks can be a complicated and confusing process. That’s why I decided to write this Stockpile review. Many people are afraid to begin learning about investing because of the inconvenience, difficulty, and mystique surrounding the entire process. In fact, most people are not introduced to the world of investments until … Read more
If you want to invest in a way that keeps your savings safe in the storm of changing economic environments, you have to start with a sound structural foundation. That begins with understanding how companies and markets work, how they compete and how they respond to changes. Today we’ll be talking about the 4 types … Read more
So McDonald’s doesn’t make their money from selling burgers. Does that really surprise you? How does McDonald’s make money then? A lot of us don’t realize that McDonald’s isn’t really a burger-flipping restaurant chain. Well, it is, but not purely. Peel back the layers and you’ll find that the corporate entity is actually one heck of a real … Read more
Capital Gains Tax If you’ve had a successful year of investing, you’ve likely sold a few stocks and cashed out at a net profit. While those gains might feel good in your wallet right now, it’s important to remember that you’ll likely have to hand over some of your earnings in taxes when April rolls … Read more
The 50/20/30 Rule Are you ready to start your investing journey but you can’t seem to save up enough money to put into your retirement account? The first step before investing is actually budgeting so that you have the money necessary to invest. Today, we will be discussing one of the most popular budgeting methods … Read more