Personal Finances
Dealing with the critical issues associated with demo trading
Many are surprised to find out this article but not all benefits are designed for traders. As this is a financial sector, it is no wonder the brokers are trying to make a profit out of every investor. If you have any doubt, open a demo account and you will discover that the majority of […]
What My Financial Personality Says About Me
I recently received an email from Marcus by Goldman Sachs. It gave me the opportunity to take a quiz to determine my financial personality. I’m always intrigued by these types of things, so I went ahead and answered the ten questions to see if I could learn a bit more about my financial self. About […]
What Are Your Rights When Your Salary Is Delayed?
One of the perks of having an employer is that you get a steady paycheck. You show up and do the job every day. In exchange, you get a paycheck every week, every other week, or every month. But sometimes things go awry and your employer can’t pay you. What are your rights when your […]
How To Earn Extra Bucks by Creating Slogans
We are turning into a side-hustle nation. Everyone I know and those I meet have a hustle. Mine, as you know, is writing. Some people in my circle do taxes, clean businesses, and homes, and even create websites for others. If you’re looking for a side hustle, there are a million out there. One that […]
How To Settle Debt With Credit Card Lender
Do you have too much credit card debt? If so, you’re not alone. The average American household has well over $5000 of credit card debt. The exact numbers vary by study but $8000 isn’t uncommon. Of course, that’s cold comfort if you’re stuck trying to make payments that you can’t afford. Don’t worry; you have […]
Should I Go Back to Using a Checkbook?
A book that I’m reading makes a pretty solid argument for a return to the days of using checkbooks. I haven’t written checks in well over a decade. Would it make any sense to go back to using a checkbook? The Inspiration for The Idea I’ve been reading “7 Days of Simplicity: A Season of […]
5 Money Mistakes I Made This Month
I think it’s important to be honest with ourselves when it comes to our money. Moreover, it’s important to take stock of our personal finances regularly. Doing so allows us to nip problems in the bud. We become accountable to ourselves, which helps us financially. Therefore, here are five money mistakes I want to own […]
Social Security Eligibility and Earnings
Today, I was scrolling through Facebook. I saw a post that stood out to me. Someone from a financial group I am in posted about social security benefits. He alerted everyone in the group to check out their credits today. He said checking them could provide useful to anyone wanting to retire early and still […]
Money in the Year of the Ox
Today is Chinese New Year, also called Lunar New Year. This year is the Year of the Ox. More specifically, it’s the Year of the Metal Ox. It’s always interesting to take a look at astrology to get some insight into personal finance. Whether or not it’s “true” isn’t really the point. Instead, you can […]
9 Financial Influencers You Should Consider Following
You can use social media to waste your time and distract you from the important things in life. However, you can also use social media to improve your life. By cultivating your feeds carefully, you can gain insightful information that can help you in all aspects of life. For example, here are nine financial influencers to […]