Building wealth is a very touchy topic, considering there are numerous “quick riches” schemes, which people still fall for, unfortunately. But it’s important first to note that there are no shortcuts when it comes to building wealth.
There are three basic steps you need to follow when you want to...
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...
If you are among the millions of individuals who have lost their jobs due to the Covid-19 pandemic, your levels of cash flow may be low. Unfortunately, bills do not take a back seat even when you are at your lowest.
You might not be in a position to postpone...
Norwegian Airlines is branching out from its low-fare transatlantic flights from the U.S. to a rewards credit card for frequent fliers in America.
If you’re into counting your miles and want to use points to get free tickets, then Norwegian’s rewards card is just one of the latest offerings to...
Death is the absence of time, a dark nothingness that is infinite and impossible to fill.
If there is life after death it is more than welcome. Personally, I do not need the promise of heaven in order to be a good person and citizen. As nothing is guaranteed in...
Increasing your financial wealth can be easy if you do it the right way. Treat money as your enemy, and it will show you no respect in return. But treat it as your friend, and it will be your greatest ally.
The money you have at this moment, whether it...
It is no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has disrupted every aspect of our lives, leading to the loss of jobs and businesses' closure. One silver linings are how people have discovered the need to be self-employed or build multiple revenue streams. Many people have started businesses with all...
When investing investors put their capital at risk. This risk changes according to events in the world. In particular, p2p investing is still a relatively new industry and thus is subject to more changes. Regulators, p2p lending platforms, borrowers, investors, loan demand, borrower choice and interest rates are agents...
The idea of having an emergency fund is advocated by financial experts who think that having a financial floor is incredibly favorable to cover unexpected situations and emergencies.
Now, is there a chance that you are over-saving for an emergency fund? In fact, there is. If you center too much...
Investing your money and becoming financially independent begins with one simple step: saving money.
With a little bit of discipline and planning, you can easily save money on a daily basis. There’s no need to wait for your next paycheck or bonus. With these simple tips, you will be well...
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...
Debt consolidation is refinancing your old credits, where a lender merges multiple credits into one loan and repays off the old debts. You will end up with one loan with new terms from one lender only.
While debt consolidation has its advantages, like allowing you to have lower interest and...
Looking for a home to buy is much easier than the buying process itself. The process becomes even more overwhelming when you are haggling for the best price. Unless you spend your day’s haggling for prices and best deals everywhere, negotiating for the best price for your next home...
What is peer to peer lending?
P2P lending is a system of direct loans between a borrower and a lender. These direct loans are managed through a peer to peer lending company which has a platform in the form of a website to administer this process. There are many p2p...
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...
A blend / blended fund is an ETF or mutual fund investment that gives investors a chance to invest in value stocks and growth stocks. It’s one of the best investment strategies that allow you to diversify your portfolio, rather than investing in one of the strategies.
Growth vs. Value...
While having a mortgage allows you to build equity, the long repayment term can be draining. When the opportunity arises, many borrowers reconsider refinancing their mortgage loans.
Refinancing sometimes comes with better loan terms, especially if you’ve serviced your mortgage loan for several years. However, refinancing doesn’t always work in...
As an investor, sometimes seeking the advice or investment support of an experienced professional can help your investment journey. Among the available financial professionals, the difference between investment advisors and brokers confuse a lot of investors. Although both seem similar, the two professional fields are different; they operate under...
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...
So you have 1,000 Euros or 1,000 Dollars in your bank account and your fingertips are itching to do something with them. You know that the value of these 1,000 will diminish because of inflation and if you do not use them wisely in the short term - they...
