Personal Finance
Getting the optimal time to buy or sell a home is a profound question. It depends largely on who you are, whether you are a seller or a buyer. Traditionally, the best time of year to sell a house is in the spring. There are more active buyers in the market, so you have a […]
Knowing what to do if you receive a financial windfall is necessary to ensure that it does not get wasted. There are numerous ways one can receive a windfall, some predictable and others not so. The following steps will help you maximize your newfound funds and strengthen your financial position. Set aside the money Put […]
You may find it difficult to shop for car insurance if you do not know where to begin. It is important to note that each state sets its own laws regarding auto insurance, and quotes can vary from one provider to another. When shopping for car insurance, one sure way to ensure that you are […]
Once a person being gets so used to engaging in expensive habits, it can be hard to stop. Even if it is pointed out to them how financially wasteful their actions are in the long-term. Expensive habits are costing you money that could be better used elsewhere. The problem is that bad, expensive habits can […]
An estimated $40 billion in unclaimed public funds that someone may owe you. How to find unclaimed money isn’t that hard, either. It just not obvious to most. Often, this is money that could not be sent to its original recipient (you!) and is thus held in state coffers. If this money cannot be sent […]
Irrespective of whether you are planning to retire in 10 years, five years, three years, one year, or have already retired, getting organized, planning ahead, and controlling your finances goes a long way toward making your retirement a little less stressful. In addition, everyone’s retirement journey is completely different. Additionally to the timing of when […]
There are a number of threats affecting the internet today, including hacking, scamming, cybercriminals, malware, and more. As a result of the proliferation of devices, ranging from smartphones and tablets to internet-enabled appliances, we are exposed to even greater risks. But the good news is that by taking just a small handful of security measures […]
Bad financial habits are hard to break. But break them you must if you expect financial security someday, and that starts with good credit. The perfect FICO credit score rating is 850. Most people don’t have a perfect credit score, you are fine as long as it is comfortably over 620. Yet it takes need […]
If you had a year to get rich, what steps would you take immediately? As 2018 winds down, it’s time to set your sights on you financial goals for the year to come. The following financial planning ideas for 2019 could help greatly improve your financial picture 12 months down the road.
