When it comes to growing your wealth, most people think about one thing: The stock market. But almost nobody understands the market. They hand their money to a Wall Street firm and hope they don’t have to cash out when the market’s down again. But you don’t have to give your money to bankers and […] Read more
Many people are taught that they should never take on debt. You get money in the short term, but you have to pay back more than you borrowed because you’re paying interest. It might sound like interest is just another unnecessary expense. And you shouldn’t pay interest for years just to watch football on a […] Read more
What role do you want the government to have with your money? Conventional long-term financial planning advice is this: Max out your Roth IRA and 401k, get it matched by your employer and you’re on track for a happy, wealthy retirement. And while many people have used that strategy for their retirement funds, it’s not […] Read more
When we consider investing money to grow our wealth, most of us think of the stock market. In theory, it’s easy: Constantly buy shares, watch their value grow over time and cash out when you want to retire. But in practice, things are more complicated. The history of the market is filled with stories of […] Read more
2020 was a crazy year. We saw a lot of uncertainty, a stock market roller coaster, and many financial disasters. We all hope 2021 will be better – both for our social lives and our finances. Many people have set lofty goals like paying off their mortgage early, finally investing to grow their wealth, or […] Read more
When we need anything related to money, we usually go to a bank. We pay daily expenses with a checking account, save for a rainy day in our savings account and if we want to invest, there’s always a friendly bank employee ready to advise. But what if we trusted the wrong people all these […] Read more
There’s a lot of financial advice in podcasts, TV shows and other publications. But the advice that worked for someone else might not help you grow your wealth. You might get personal advice on a TV show, but the chances for that are slim to none. Suze Orman hosts The Suze Orman Show where she […] Read more
Dave Ramsey is America’s go-to finance guru. Millions listen to him to escape debt, build wealth and create an independent lifestyle. But while some of his ideas are great, other parts of his advice can decrease your wealth and make you more dependent on others. You shouldn’t blindly follow advice because many others do so. […] Read more
“Buy Term & Invest the Difference” (BTID) sounds logical, doesn’t it? Lower your premiums and you can put the difference in the stock market. But it’s not that easy. Because the phrase originated in the 1970s with a sneaky billionaire who sold, you guessed it, stocks and term life insurance. Following BTID has ruined many […] Read more
Your finances aren’t just about you. If you’ve got a boyfriend, girlfriend or spouse, you probably want to consult with them before you make a choice. They likely have some serious questions. Maybe for you, it’s not a significant other but a “superior officer.” You go to a parents or aunt or uncle for help […] Read more
