Quick question for all the homeowners out there. When’s the last time you took a good look at your mortgage rate? Let’s take it a step further. How recently was that? According to a survey conducting by Bankrate and YouGov, it seems that a good majority of folks just don’t want to refinance these days…. Read More
An Alternative Asset Allocation: Could Sports Cards Be A Good Investment? (As Reported By Bryan Bottarelli on Benzinga.com)
We’re sure you’re tired of hearing about COVID-19 and the financial uncertainty that has resulted from this pandemic. Now more than ever, it’s important for us to take a look at our various investment portfolios. Could we be diversifying our options even further? One possible asset allocation may surprise you – sports cards. Alright, we… Read More
NYCTutoring.com Gives Back – Offers Pro Bono Translation to NYC Nonprofits During Pandemic
NYCTutoring.com provides personalized tutoring in a range of subjects to help students in New York City and the surrounding area reach their academic potential. During the pandemic, the company decided to give back to the community by offering pro bono translation services to NYC nonprofits. Its team of language tutors have provided translation in Arabic,… Read More
2020’s Premier Podcasts for Personal Finance (As Reported by Liz Knueven on BusinessInsider.com)
Doesn’t it seem like we’re all becoming increasingly reliant on the internet as a source of both information and entertainment? Perhaps nothing embodies this shift more than the exploding popularity of podcasts. Therefore, it was only a matter of time before certain subject areas were covered. A simple search across the web will yield podcast… Read More
Expert Recommended Personal Finance Literature (As Reported by David McMillin on MSN.com)
There are so many things to stress out about these days. We’re in the midst of a global pandemic. The nation is politically divided. Personal finance management has become a primary concern as well. Unfortunately, there’s no simple fix available for any of these issues. However, there are ways to manage them, to a degree…. Read More
Student Loan Consolidation and Student Loan Forgiveness: Know The Facts (As Reported By Eric Lafleche on Empathize.com)
If you’re a current college student, or a recent graduate, you’re likely all too familiar with the associated costs. It’s no secret that attending an institution of higher learning, or even just trying to further one’s education, presents certain financial barriers. With the current COVID-19 pandemic upon us, the effects of these costs are further… Read More
How To Deal With Debt During The COVID-19 Pandemic (Article Contributed by Andy Masaki of WealthTender.com)
The coronavirus has impacted our lives to a huge extent! To brace ourselves from this deadly virus, the lock-down was imposed. Almost everything stopped to spread the pandemic! Eventually, many people lost their jobs. And the number of applicants for claiming unemployment benefits has been rising! But amidst this pandemic, one thing has remained constant!… Read More
“Celebrating More Than Two Decades of Civic Engagement and Social Justice”
NEW YORK, N.Y. – On Monday, June 8, Working in Support of Education (W!se) celebrated the 25th Anniversary of Quality of Life INNOVATIONS (QLI). Despite widespread school closures and a nation in lockdown, more than 125 guests marked the occasion by attending a virtual ceremony, which culminated with the announcement of the 2020 prize winners…. Read More
Two Types of Wallets? How You Store Cryptocurrency Matters (As Reported By Pedro Febrero of Toshi Times)
Are you “curious about crypto”? If you’re familiar with the world of finance, you may have heard about cryptocurrencies. They offer a completely digital and decentralized alternative to traditional fiat currency (i.e. the U.S. dollar). An added bonus is that, by nature, they are deflationary, meaning there’s a finite supply available. Once the blockchain for… Read More
Temporary Reprieve Offered For These Bills During COVID-19 Pandemic (As Reported by Susannah Snider of U.S. News & World Report)
If you’re like many, you’re probably feeling the economic effects the COVID-19 pandemic. And that’s perfectly understandable. The important thing to remember is that you’re not in this alone. Yes, there are still expenses you’ll need to manage. Yes, managing one’s budget is as now as important as it’s ever been. But that doesn’t mean… Read More