Pros and Cons of a Self-Directed IRA
If you’re looking for more retirement investment options, and control, than your current IRA offers, a Self-Directed IRA might be for you.
How to Calculate the Cost of Living [And Stay Within Your Budget]
While money can buy you “stuff” and experiences, it’s also a necessity to be able to live in today’s world. Certainly, you can argue for sustainable living or being “off the grid” where money is not of importance, but for the majority of people — that is not of interest. Yet, in order to have … Read more
20 Cheap Travel Destinations Across America For Fun-Filled Vacations
91% of Americans are looking to practice better personal finance habits. So when it comes time for a vacation, don’t drain all your savings, or even worse, go into credit card debt. With over 19,000 cities in America, there are many fantastic places for a vacation outside of expensive towns like Waikiki, San Diego, Washington D.C., or Chicago.
How to Use Craigslist to Buy and Sell in Your Local Area
Craigslist is ancient in terms of websites. The site was created in 1995 by a guy named Craig Newmark (hence the site’s name). It started as an email distribution list Newmark put together to share local events and then became a website to share classified ads. Since its inception, Craigslist has hosted millions of classified … Read more
Average Net Worth by Age in the U.S. [Where Do You Currently Stand?]
While you might not be a fan of looking at your overall financial health, understanding the average net worth and how to calculate your own are quite important. After all, if you have financial goals or retirement plans in mind, understanding where you currently stand and how to improve your net worth will be valuable. … Read more
How to Make Money Selling Photos Online [9 Easy Ways to Get Started]
In these crazy times, many of us are looking for ways to make additional income. launching a side hustle or online job takes time. Though we might have more of that, it’s still hard to know where to start. Selling photos online is an easy way to get extra cash. This article will give you the rundown … Read more
Don’t Feel Guilty About Spending Money [The ROI In Your Life]
One topic within personal finances that doesn’t get discussed often is how spending money is perfectly okay. Gasp! All gasping aside, a recurring theme in the finance industry is how small purchases add up over time and are detrimental to your finances. You’ve seen the “latte” media headlines and how you’re missing out on thousands … Read more
The Best Financial Advice for Your 20s: Manage Your Money Like A Pro
Getting a jump start on your financial life in your 20s is one of the best things you can do. Of course, that does not come without some challenges. But as someone who did not pay attention that much to his finances until his late 20s (ahem, me), there are quite a few items I … Read more