A couple of years ago, I started using the Acorns to get serious about saving for the future. I’m a big fan of the set-it-and-forget-it capabilities that come with the service, with credit card round-ups and automatic withdraw to my aggressive portfolio. The investing app claims 4 million subscribers who have invested more than $9.6… Read more
Tori Dunlap started her first business when she was 9 years old. She owned several candy vending machines. All of the profits went to fund her college education. Tori believes she learned a great deal about entrepreneurship at a young age thanks to owning those 15 vending machines. She learned many valuable lessons with those… Read more
If you are attempting to sell your house and your property needs multiple upgrades, you may not have the budget or timeframe to accomplish all the home improvements. You may have to prioritize the home improvements by time and price. One relatively simple and quick home upgrade can deliver a whopping 484% return on investment…. Read more
Money management and general personal finance isn’t taught in school. While financially smart actions like spending less than you earn and investing your money might seem obvious, so many people in the world lack financial literacy. And that is why so many people, from all walks of life, make so many money mistakes. Perviously, we… Read more
Minimum wage in America is all over the map. While many states have increased the wages for these workers, a lot of states are still adhering to the Federal Minimum Wage ($7.25) or lower (Georgia and Wyoming). As you will see below, some big cities even have different minimum wage requirements than the states they… Read more
The pandemic completely changed the way people view the world but did the global crisis change the way people think about retirement? According to a Personal Capital and Kiplinger’s Personal Finance poll, the COVID-19 pandemic and its economic impacts have changed the mindsets — though not necessarily the plans — for most retirees these days…. Read more
The world seems to be changing at a breakneck speed in every way, including financially. With new technology, new philosophies, new challenges, and new opportunities. The United States in 2021 is vastly different, almost unrecognizable in certain aspects, to America in the 1970s. Here are seven money issues that exist now that didn’t exist 50… Read more
Are you still looking for a side hustle to bring in extra money every month? It’s easier than ever. The amount of money you make on the side depends on the number of hours you dedicate to the side hustle. With the right business idea, you can make an extra $100 a day or millions… Read more
Money problems can happen to anyone and at any time. The worry and stress that financial struggles bring can eventually cause major health and issues within your personal life. However, knowing the fact that there is a way out of these financial challenges can help lower the potential of mental health problems. It’s important to… Read more
Passive income is such an attractive way to make money. When you add it to your 9-5 salary and it is also a great way to boost your net worth. With little maintenance to keep your chosen income stream afloat, many people wish to have one at some point. But how can you start something… Read more