Applying for a credit card can be a scary process. The greatest challenge comes not from making the wrong decision, but from being unaware of all the information. Then you must take into consideration all the different credit card companies and all the different rewards they offer. Choosing a credit card can quickly become overwhelming. […]
Crude oil benchmarks Brent and West Texas Intermediate closed the trading week on a sour note, with prices dipping to four-month lows and setting the stage for their sharpest decline since June. Brent settled at $67.50 per barrel, down 2 percent from Thursday, while WTI hovered around $64.20, reflecting a weekly slide of nearly 8 […]
The hype over cryptocurrency investing, such as in Bitcoin and its many peers, has died down considerably in recent years. As of right now, however, cryptocurrency remains a work in progress when it comes to their viability as currency or as an investment. Yet cryptocurrency investing likely is here to stay. Certainly, experts expect a […]
Making money from home has never been easier than it is now. An exceptionally wide range of opportunities are available for those who want to monetize their skills and earn some money on the side. Here are seven tried-and-tested ways to make money while working from home. Freelancing If you are good at writing, you […]
One of the biggest questions for a first-time home buyer is how much money will you need to buy the house of your dream. This short guide will help you understand the potential costs involved in buying a home so that can estimate your budget and plan your finances more effectively. Here are three main […]
According to recent polls, about one in three American workers now participate in the gig economy. A side gig creates an additional income source, reduces your dependence on your employer, and enables you to build new skills. But it’s important to consider how your income from side gigs might be impacting your income taxes, and […]
Growing demand in the economy has led to new opportunities for regular employees as well as gig workers to make extra money by working at night. According to the government figures, 12% of U.S. employees are still at work at 9 pm, and 5% of the workforce is still on the job at midnight. If […]
Retail “arbitrage” is the process of purchasing goods for a certain price from one source, and reselling them (usually at another platform) at a higher price, and pocketing the difference. Market price fluctuations and discrepancies provide legitimate opportunities to make with money with retail arbitrage. Here are four key steps to help you earn genuine […]
Social Security is not only meant to serve only retirees but also people with disability through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). If you are currently collecting Social Security payments or intend to do so in the near future, it’s prudent to be aware of certain actions which could reduce your total benefits. Here are seven […]
Contributing your employer-sponsored 401(k) is undoubtedly the easiest way to save up for retirement. The earlier you start contributing, and the more you contribute, the more you can take advantage of the power of compounding interest and build a sufficiently large nest egg for your retirement. The question is for many, however, is how much […]
