Personal Finance

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When people talk of income, either from providing services, selling products, or their investments, they rarely think of the different income types. When we think of the different types of income, it's quite common for one to get confused. First, there are two types of income, disposable and discretionary income....
Buying a house is one of the most significant purchases you will ever make. As such, the process needs to be meticulous, so you do not end up hating a property or the financial debt a mortgage leaves. For this to happen, you need to be aware of the...
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...
You may have heard that U.S. President Donald Trump proposed ending a federal student loan forgiveness plan in his 2021 budget.  His proposal would terminate a popular program for federal and nonprofit employees that forgives student loan debt after 10-years of on-time payments. It would also reduce the number of repayment...
When we talk of long term investment horizons for stocks, we talk of stocks you can hold for more than 10 years- say 15 to 30or even forever, where possible. According to Warren Buffet, if you're not planning on owning a stock for more than 10 years, don't even...
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...
Due diligence questions on alternative investments Due diligence is critical, crucial and never ending. When it comes to evaluating an alternative investment your own research to understand how the risks affect you is paramount. This is a list of questions to start you off in your investigations. First Questions Is this investment too good...
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...
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...
Verizon Media is hoping to target the next generation of spenders with its personal finance site Cashay.  Launched on Wednesday, the site will include information on money, managing finances, and preparing for the future, the company said in a statement.  "As the wealth gap continues to grow, financial literacy will be...
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...
While it might be a good idea to have some debts, repaying some personal debts might not be a smooth-sailing adventure. You might find yourself out of a job with lower pay or bedridden with no source of income. For anyone in such a situation, debt settlement could be...
If there was an award for ‘Most Unlikely Article Title of the Year’ this one would have few competitors beyond Government Decides to Cancel Taxes! Yet early retirement, or even very early retirement, is a real possibility for those who adhere to the ways of FIRE - and you don’t...
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...
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...
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