This piece of savings advice is specifically for compulsive buyers though the rule could apply even to the most budget-conscious readers. But it is especially worthwhile for those who spend too much money. Glenn James, hosts of one of Australia’s top finance podcasts, “My Millennial Money,” shared this simple spending rule with the host of… Read more
We’re hardly alone when it comes to admiring the wisdom of Warren Buffett. Whether waxing poetic about the inflation “tapeworm” or trashing Bitcoin, the Oracle of Omaha has provided us with no shortage of quips that have proven prescient. So it should come as no surprise that one of the smartest men on the planet—and… Read more
Retirement is the goal. It is the dream! But retirement could also turn out to be a nightmare if you don’t plan properly. And today we are going to go over the biggest warning signs that you will run out of money in retirement. Because just like what got you to retirement, it isn’t about… Read more
“A million dollars isn’t what it used to be” – Someone, somewhere. Probably. Let’s be honest. If you have $1,000,000 in liquid assets in a brokerage account or otherwise you are doing pretty well. But are you “wealthy”? Is $1,000,000 your freedom number? That is a question that we recently came across on Twitter and… Read more
Social media is revolutionary. Never has there been a time in human history when we’ve been able to group-source so much information from so many people to make a thoughtful decision about our finances. But when it comes to TikTok financial gurus and influencers, don’t be a sheep. Beware of false prophets who might lead… Read more
Everyone wants to climb the corporate ladder and make more money. However, sometimes promotions are few and far between and raises depend on a lot of factors outside your control. So how do you stack the chips on your favor so you become indispensable to your employer and they feel compelled to give you regular… Read more
Saving money is important. Not spending money is equally important. Saving money and not spending on two different things. Saving money is taking money earned and putting it directly into the bank or account to accrue money over time. Not spending is the act of paying less for the items you need or refraining from… Read more
While sitting on your couch, you released a heavy sigh. You did it again! Many money-making ideas keep buzzing in your head but you continue to shrug them off. Why? Because you think there’s no way you can earn from them since they seem weird and unusual. But no! What we’re saying is that you… Read more
It may seem that earning money from a simple price chart can just be straightforward. You just simply look at the graph for the stock price, the rate of currency, and future stock price. But how hard is it to make money day trading? Like actually make enough money to day trade full-time. Usually, when… Read more
Buckle up, fans of adorable bear cubs. And unzip your jacket while you’re at it. Last week, a state Twitter account revealed a dream job we didn’t know we wanted. Because we didn’t know it was real. Bear Cubs Need You That job? Professional bear cub cuddler. Okay, that’s not the actual title. But it… Read more
Close your eyes. Picture your version of the American Dream. It’s probably a Norman Rockwell-esque vision, featuring a single family house in a nice neighborhood with a white picket fence around the yard, with two cars in the driveway and all the modern finishings. If that’s your vision of the American Dream, it’s one that… Read more
Planning for retirement is not as easy as it might seem. There are numerous things that must be accounted for when you’re trying to determine the amount of money you need for your retirement nest egg. Things like your withdrawal rate, anticipated medical costs and how inflation is going to effect your net worth. Inflation’s… Read more
If we love one thing, it is talking about net worth. If we love two things, it is long lists that are broken down by state. Today, courtesy of Personal Capital, we have a marriage of those two things with the average net worth by state. It is worth noting, most people who use Personal… Read more
Winning the lottery is a dream. And for one Florida Woman, that lottery dream almost became a nightmare. Almost! Jill Rowell, a 52-year-old woman from Grand Ridge, Florida, almost threw away a scratch-off lottery ticket worth a million dollars. The ticket was purchased from a Super Snead’s gas station and convenience store in Sneads, Florida… Read more
The rich get richer and people under 40 get poorer and poorer. At least that is what data from the Federal Reserve is telling us. The wealth distribution by age in America has been a hot topic for years. And of course older Americans will naturally account for the most of the wealth in this… Read more
Is your savings account looking small these days? Whether you’re looking to retire early or have money for life emergencies, the key to a strong savings account is keeping the money you earn from working, side hustles, or any passive income streams. Sit down for this revelation, but the best way to save money is… Read more
Going from the top to the bottom is an easy fall. Former Olympic Gold medal-winner Ryan Lochte knows this journey all too well. After winning his first gold medal at the age of 20, Lochte became a sports and pop culture star. Between 2004 and 2016, Lochte won 12 Olympic medals and is one of… Read more
If you spend any time at all in the success threads of Twitter or Instagram, you probably know who Alex Hormozi is. If you don’t, then it might be worth your while to learn more about him because he is one of the most influential entrepreneurs on the internet. Because his teachings might help you… Read more
When Warren Buffett talks business, people tend to listen. One individual who’s been listening to the advice of the 90-year-old financial guru is Tampa Bay Buccaneers star, Ndamukong Suh. Suh takes investing seriously and told Yahoo Finance Presents that he has learned “tons of invaluable investing lessons” from Buffett over the years. The odd couple… Read more
There’s no denying it: A dollar just doesn’t stretch as far as it used to. A recent study found that 60% of millennials making over $100,000 are living paycheck-to-paycheck as members of the American middle class. In many American cities, you need a side hustle just to pay rent and live comfortably, let alone save… Read more
Whether you’re a side hustle savant or full-time freelancer, having an in-demand skill you can perform on-demand can be very lucrative right now. Companies across the country realize that for some tasks, they can stop hiring expensive full-time employees and instead pay talented freelancers to complete work as needed. It’s working well for corporations, and because… Read more
Financial literacy and the ability to understand and effectively use and save money for the future are skills most of us need to learn on our own. How to handle money and assets is not taught in schools and is seen as a touchy subject by society, so most people never really learn. Beginning to… Read more
Retirement. We think about it almost every day. Periodically, we ask ourselves all the hard questions. Are we doing enough to plan for it? How can we make sure our money doesn’t expire before we do? And, most importantly, how much money will it take to retire? Truth be told, how much money you’ll need… Read more
Are you looking to make some extra cash? Believe it or not, there are many ways you can make money online or even around your neighborhood. Here’s how to make $100 fast no matter your age or your experience level. 1. Turn Extra Space In Your House Into Paid Storage With a company called Neighbor… Read more