As fintech companies challenge traditional banks, the incumbents are finding products to compete with the trendier startups.
Morgan Stanley launched a cash management account on Thursday that is aimed at helping its wealth management clients manage their money without needing to use a bank.
Called the CashPlus account, it’s a brokerage...
Passive income is known as one of the most desirable things entrepreneurs seek when they try to achieve another source of income that will not interfere with their routine.
One of the main problems with this is the difficulty it represents for people to achieve. The main challenges that people...
To work from home is a goal many people have set as part of their 2020 resolutions. When asked to choose, millennials are known for leaning towards getting more time to themselves than money, which is why remote jobs are increasing at a rapid pace.
Deciding on how to begin...
There are certain things that most people take for granted on the path of life. Finishing school. Going to college or university. Getting a good job. Getting married. Buying a house. But as society changes, it is worth looking at whether these are things that everyone should strive for...
A defining moment in a young person’s life is their first job. I remember getting my first job after finishing university. The thing I was most looking forward to was getting paid and having some money to spend. But getting paid was only half the story. Along with the...
What is a Tax Nomad?
Death and taxes. Two words that are facts for everyone. But is this true? While death eventually comes for all, taxes can be avoided with some effort. One way to avoid taxes is to become what is called a ‘Tax Nomad’. A tax nomad is...
John wakes up at the same time every morning. Quick breakfast at 9.15 while watching news headlines, then takes Rico, his loyal black Labrador, for a brisk walk in the field behind his modest house. John is back inside by 10.30am at the latest, and with 12 or 13...
Whether you are interested in the FIRE community or just a regular investor looking to grow your investment portfolio, then sit tight and learn from one of the greatest investors of the 21st century.
John Bogle may have died almost two weeks ago, but his words of wisdom will always...
As if you needed a reason to retire early, you'd be surprised by how many don't actually take the jump into financial freedom due to fears of financial instability, not knowing what to do with so much free time or just not wanting to change everything so suddenly. FIRE,...
If you are new to the minimalist lifestyle, and still not sure if you are making the right move, then I hope you find this video helpful. Well, here I am to your rescue with 5 mistakes to avoid as a new minimalist.
Being Too Strict:
Don’t get me wrong, minimalism is...
Akaisha and Billy are one of the pioneer FIRE couples who retired at the ages of 38 in the 90s, nearly 30 years ago when the early retirement frenzy did not make waves. They have been through every known FIRE struggle you could think of and they poured out...
Happy New Year guys, so its that time of the year again when you will start hearing loads of New Year resolutions. Some will be realistic while others will be absolutely unrealistic plans for 2019.
In this video, you will find out if your resolutions are realistic or not.
Getting Organised:
This...
Mike Rosehart is self-acclaimed to be the youngest Canadian retiree at the age of 24. At the age of 17, he decided to change his life around and went from growing up poor, raised by a single parent, and managed to take his family from living below the Canadian...
The long-awaited festive season is upon us and the last thing you need to be is broke right after the holidays. Don’t worry, I got you covered and today I will share with you a few simple hacks to cut back on your Christmas budget.
Grab a cup of coffee because this video might make you uncomfortable.
Don’t feel attacked, I’m only trying to help you out. So here are 5 bad spending habits that will hurt your financial independence, retire early plans.
Unnecessary subscriptions:...
40k of your retirement money can last you less than a year or over three years - depending on which country you choose, which is why I came up with this research and found 7 countries that will give you the most bang for your retirement buck.
7. Lisbon, Portugal:...
Being broke is okay. Being broke without a plan to break the cycle is not. Here are the 5 ways to know that ‘dude’ you are broke.
Living Paycheck-Paycheck: If you are spending every ‘dinero’ you take home as salary or wage, then sweetheart you are, by definition, broke. In other...
In as much as adults keep struggling every day with the concept of money management, in schools, nobody teaches your children the importance of saving money.
This article will show you 5 ways to teach your kids or yourself about saving money.
Start With Wages:
Giving allowances to young children without requiring...
Did you know that an average person has about 3 credit cards? YES!!!
I have credit cards, you have credit cards, we all have credit cards. But, do you know how to save money with your credit card? No? Never wondered?
Keep reading to find out 3 credit card hacks to...
We all know the common phrase “sharing is caring” but when we share something with someone else, does it immediately translate to caring? Should you share your FIRE plans and winning with friends and family?
In this, we will explore the responses these Redditors got after sharing their Financial...
