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- May 21, 2022
- by Michael
Understanding IRAs: The Complete Guide
IRAs, or Individual Retirement Accounts, are essentially savings plans that come with considerable tax breaks. Do not confuse them with investments. Instead, think of them as a safety deposit box where you can store paper assets such as cash, mutual funds, stocks, bonds, etc.
- May 21, 2022
- by Michael
Understanding IRAs: The Complete Guide
IRAs, or Individual Retirement Accounts, are essentially savings plans that come with considerable tax breaks. Do not confuse them with investments. Instead, think of them as a safety deposit box where you can store paper …
- April 14, 2022
- by Michael
What to Look for When Buying a Used Car
Buying a used car can be a risk if the car has many mechanical issues. For the sake of your budget you want to make sure you are not buying a money pit that needs …
- March 30, 2022
- by Angela
401(k) vs. Roth 401(k): Which One Is Better?
In this article, I will talk about two retirement plans - 401(k) and 401(k) Rorth. At first glance they seem to be the same because they have 401(k) in their name, but in fact, there …
- March 9, 2022
- by Michael
Amazon Prime vs. Walmart Plus a Comparison
Who doesn’t like the idea of free shipping, next day delivery, 5% cash back, and the ability to choose thousands of premium goods all in one place? Here we compare Amazon Prime vs Walmart Plus.
- February 22, 2022
- by Michael
Social Security Colas: Everything You Wanted to Know
To combat the ill effects of inflation on people who are retired, a concept called ‘Cost of Living Adjustment’ (COLA) is used to help retirees keep up with rising costs. As a consumer, it is …
- February 14, 2022
- by Angela
How to Minimize Student Loans While in College
Read this article for ways college students can minimize their loans while studying, or importantly build a debt reduction strategy starting in high school.
- January 4, 2022
- by Michael
Reasons to Get Health Insurance in Your 20s
When you're young and healthy, you might not be too worried about getting sick. But you have to understand that your health is nothing to take for granted. Medical emergencies and illnesses can hit anyone …
- December 16, 2021
- by Angela
10 Reasons Why Renting May Just Be Better
Many people think that when they buy a house life is magically better. After all, homeownership is the “American Dream”... In reality homeownership isn’t all positives. Do you know the reasons why it is better …
- November 23, 2021
- by Angela
17 Ways to Make Money From Home 2021
Until a few years ago, many people did not even think that working from home would become commonplace. Today it is easier than ever to start your own business with a minimal investment.
- October 23, 2021
- by Michael
Understanding Roth IRAs: The Complete Guide
Roth IRAs are a type of retirement account that offer valuable tax benefits - namely tax-free withdrawals and tax-free growth. Having a Roth account provides a lot of flexibility during retirement so you can reduce …
- October 5, 2021
- by Angela
8 Profitable Hobbies You Can Monetize
Hobbies are great for relaxing, exploring creativity, and honing your skills at something you are passionate about. However, did you know you could also earn a bit of income from all the time and effort …
- September 22, 2021
- by Michael
How to Reduce Your Taxable Income / AGI
Paying taxes sucks. What you might not know is that you can lower your taxable income so you end up paying much less in taxes. Even if it is late in the year, there are …
- September 14, 2021
- by Michael
Robo Advisors - The Future or a Flop?
Robo-advisors are a new technology powered way to handle wealth management. They often consolidate all of your investment management, tax harvesting, and retirement planning requirements in the most efficient way possible.
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