It’s time to stress test your personal finances! With the current ongoing pandemic and economies taking a toll since the last recession, now is the right time to confirm where you stand. Financially speaking, that is.
Stress testing is not a new practice. Banks and financial institutions embraced this practice...
Financial independence is the foundation of an early retirement. Building financial independence is all about making the most out of what you have and dealing with any setbacks as best you can. To do this one needs to think before acting. To reflect on the various options and decide...
Who doesn't like a good free app? Anything that gets you closer to saving more every month by helping you reduce how much you spend it's great, as long as it brings joy and happiness into your life. Here are personal finance apps free at your disposal that you should consider...
Fintech companies and mobile-money startups have long relied on traditional banks to operate, but that could soon change.
The FDIC approved bank startup Varo's charter application on Monday, which means Varo can start holding customer deposits.
Receiving an official bank charter has been part of Varo's vision from the very beginning,...
When investing in real estate, it is good to know where to look for the best deals. Market listings are not the only option for this. Unfortunately, most beginner investors do not know that off-market properties often have better offers.
What Is An Off-Market Property?
Off-market properties or pocket listings are...
While the current crisis that is the Coronavirus pandemic might have shattered lives, there are ways of turning a crisis into a fresh start financially. Whether the current pandemic has hit you or not, the below tips will help you plan your financials and start afresh.
Reassess Your Spending
In times...
It’s tempting to bury your head in the sand when it comes to debt. But, as we all know, those credit card bills are only going one way and the banks aren’t going to forget about the loans you are struggling to repay. While most of us will worry...
It is hard to know what you want to do in life. Most students people graduate from university and have a plethora of options that await. This is especially true for those that study non-professional degree and business disciplines. A business major could get a job at an oil...
Coping when markets are spiraling out of control can be an overwhelming exercise. For most young investors who did not go through the turmoil during the Great Depression or the financial crisis of 2008, the current trends in the market are overwhelming.
Financial markets all over the world took a...
You are sitting at your desk at your office working normally when suddenly you are asked to a meeting with human resources. Uh oh. You go to the meeting and are informed that you will be made redundant. You are escorted back to your desk and asked to take...
It is the U.S. tax season, and while the concept is relatively simple, filing your taxes can be stressful. Making even the simplest of mistakes can lead to your returns being rejected or having your finances audited by the IRS. It’s no wonder most Americans hire a tax accountant...
Investors and homebuyers sometimes go for foreclosed properties as it allows them to buy properties at a fair price. As much as you can find foreclosed properties with decent prices than newly listed properties, they come with pitfalls. Below are the pitfalls to watch out for when buying foreclosed...
For a young person in their 20s, fresh out of university with a new job, what do with extra money is the last thing they are thinking of. Retirement is years away, and plus first jobs rarely pay much. However, thinking about what to do with extra money is...
Sometimes, people result in filing for bankruptcy when they have mounts of debts. Debt consolidation, repayment plans, or even saving to pay debts, might not make a difference when one has high debts. With bankruptcy, you can get the option of getting full or partial debt forgiveness.
As bad as...
More money. We all wish we had a bit more. Right?
To buy that fancy dress, new gadget, save more for a vacation, pay off debt or a cool dinner date.
This article features some unusual yet effective ways to make money.
You can make an extra dollars without spending much of...
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The stock market is an efficient investing machine, the alternative investment market much less so. There are opportunities out there destined for sophisticated, high net worth individuals and the risk-conscious retail investor.
Stock markets on all four...
You’ve probably come across the word ‘volatility’ as you scroll through finance and investment sites and articles. In fact, the Coronavirus pandemic has led to a downturn in the global economy, with every media reporting on volatility.
Volatility can have different meanings, depending on the context in which it’s applied....
Earn it and spend it because you only live once, this is the YOLO lifestyle.
FI seekers earn it then invest it building their way to financial freedom. This delays gratification, but gives greater freedom later on. Those who are successful in their FI journey will so win control over...
Buying a house is one of the most challenging undertakings for anyone. It’s not just about moving from one neighborhood to the other but also the financial management part. Most homebuyers seek financing to pay for a house, leading to a mortgage application.
Applying for a mortgage is not always...
Do you have a savings account, but you don't want to invest it in the stock market? There's another way you can make your money work for you, called a high-yield savings account.
A high-yield savings account is a bank account that earns you a higher interest rate than a...
