Many people are hesitant to invest in stocks because they don’t know much about how they work. It’s important to learn as much as you can so that you can make smart investing decisions. For example, dividends are an important part of investing in stocks. When companies earn a profit, they have to decide what… Read More
Retirement Planning Mistakes (as reported by Robert Berger on finance.yahoo.com)
Nothing should keep you from preparing for your retirement. But too many Americans don’t pay attention to their retirement planning until it’s too late. Robert Berger, writing for Yahoo Finance, outlines seven common mistakes that people make that could put their finances at risk. The first is choosing to pay off debt before setting aside… Read More
Investing Lessons from Warren Buffett (as reported by Tom Sightings on finance.yahoo.com)
Warren Buffet is quite arguably the most successful investor of all time. And he has made most of his wealth based on very basic investment and financial principles, not difficult or complex financial schemes. So if you want to know how to make your money work for you, and build wealth as you prepare for… Read More
Best Value in Online Colleges (as reported by Mike Jelinek on www.thesimpledollar.com)
There is a lot of news surrounding the state of higher education in United States. Is it too expensive? Is financial aid working? Where can you get the best value? One thing that has remained true through it all has been that those with a college degree continue to out earn those with a high… Read More
Sell Your Stuff for Extra Cash (as reported by Travis Pizel on www.moneyning.com)
From time to time we all need a little extra cash. The next time you find yourself looking for a little extra, look no further than your old stuff. Travis Pizel, writing for Money Ning, outlines a three step plan for earning money decluttering your home. Step one is to have a garage sale and… Read More
Best Rewards Cards (as reported by Mike Jelinek on www.thesimpledollar.com)
Picking the right credit card can help with your finances. There are a number of cards out there that claim to have the best rewards, but how do you know which is the best? Mike Jelinek, writing for The Simple Dollar, did the work for you. He analyzed a number of rewards cards that claim… Read More
Retirement Costs (as reported by Donna Rosato and Penelope Wang on money.cnn.com)
Saving enough for retirement is at or near the top of everyone’s financial goals. The problem is, it is never easy to figure out exactly how much you are going to need when the time comes. Most online calculators estimate that you’ll need about 70-80% of your pre-retirement income to have the kind of life… Read More
Marriage and Credit Scores (as reported by Emily Guy Birken on moneyning.com)
Afraid that marrying the wrong person could negatively impact your credit score? Well, it can and it can’t. As Emily Guy Birken explains, your credit score is yours and yours alone. When you get married, your credit score and your spouse’s credit score are not directly affected. However, that does not mean that your finances… Read More
Stock Market Myths (as reported by Investopedia on mint.com)
The stock market is a scary place for a lot of people, especially when you don’t take the time to understand how it works. Many people are afraid to invest because they don’t trust the market. But investing in the stock market can be an important part of building wealth, so it is crucial to… Read More
10 Money Mistakes in Your 20’s (as reported by Suba Iyer on fivecentnickel.com)
It takes most people a number of years before they decide that they need to get a handle on their finances. By the time we are thirty, we’re expected to know a lot about how live healthy financials lives. But what about your 20’s? What are we expected to know during the decade that most… Read More