Have you ever thought about what your dream job would be? When I think about what constitutes my dream job, there are a couple of important factors: Overall compensation, the ability for advancement, and personal satisfaction with the day-to-day duties. That said, there are some things you can’t put a price on, like leaving work… 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
Going to the mailbox will be a little less anxiety-inducing for parents in the coming months. Mixed in with all of the bills will be a letter about the pending Advance Child Tax Credit. The IRS released the child credit payment schedule earlier this week. The government agency was initially vague about when and how… Read more
The lasting effects of the pandemic will be felt for years, but the way it’s going to effect the job market is much different than most could have anticipated. With the uncertainty and job loss during the first 6 months of Covid, one might have assumed people would be clinging to any kind of full-time… Read more
Cryptocurrencies, especially Bitcoin, know about volatility all too well. From Summer of 2020 to early 2021, Bitcoin was on a tear reaching all-time highs that no one would have thought possible only 12 months ago. But as fast as it hit $64,000 per coin, it came falling back down to earth to settle in the… Read more
“The grass is always greener on the other side.” And for people just outside these rich zip codes, the bank accounts typically look greener, too. America’s scale and segmentation provide a unique opportunity to compare data across regions, and here at Wealth Gang we rarely turn down a chance to look at state-by-state financial statistics…. 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
Saving money hasn’t been easy for millions of people over the last year. Loss of jobs, reduction in bonuses, and major financial setbacks make comfortably retiring someday seem like an impossible dream. Here’s the good news – bolstering your retirement savings is still possible no matter your age. Whether you’re just joining or rejoining the… Read more
Society should embrace keeping up with the Joneses, but from a net worth standpoint instead of just trying to own a meaningless material possessions. After all, that new set of golf clubs or that new $2,000 purse, while nice, isn’t going to get most people any closer to retirement. Unless, of course, you’re buying them… Read more
What would you do if someone said they would give you $500 per month in free money for two years? Please don’t say you would lease a car! While $500 per month certainly isn’t enough money to retire, an extra $6,000 per year in after-tax income is life-changing for a lot of people. And if… Read more