There are many things that scares beginners away from investing — inexperience, intimidation, and ignorance of the financial market system. However, we all have a first experience when attempting something new. Even the most legendary stock market investor had a first-time investing experience. It helps to have a mentor, but the most practical approach for […]
Thinking about college, career school or graduate school? If so, there is a lot to consider when it comes to getting ready for college, including how to secure financial aid. College financial aid helps students and their families by covering higher education expenses, such as tuition and fees, room and board, books and supplies, and […]
Until recently, Google collected a plethora of your personal private data for targeted advertisements, all done largely without your knowledge. Google now offers you ways to limit how it uses your data. Of course, you are free to fine tune your settings to meet your particular needs, but the recently disclosed privacy preferences go a […]
Many Americans dream of early retirement, but very few are able to fulfill that dream. According to one study from the Boston College Center for Retirement Research, the average retirement age for college-educated men and women has risen to 65.7 and 62.8, respectively. Building a nest egg for early retirement is not difficult. The equation […]
The world’s demand for cars will decrease by 3% this year in a phenomenon analysts are calling “peak car.” More than half of millennials say that owning a vehicle is not worth the expense or maintenance responsibilities. While the overall demand for cars is slowly declining, the demand for pricey pickup trucks has only been […]
Small business employees, new parents and working retirees would benefit Retirees could find it easier to create lifelong retirement income using 401(k) dollars Heirs, however, are likely to pay more in taxes to make the cost impact neutral The House recently passed a bill that contains some of the most significant changes for qualified retirement […]
In the United States, the average person spends about $160 on a wedding gift. In Japan, however, gift-giving can be an extremely involved, ceremonial and traditional process. It gets obscenely expensive, too. Like specialty, artisanal fruits. They are given as luxury items in Japan. In addition, local businesses aggressively bid on specialty fruits for bragging […]
Have you ever imagined leaving the rat race behind and living the life of an expatriate in Italy? Many people do. Italy’s population of 61 million includes about 5 million expatriates. Although Italy has a stressed and contracting economy, tourism is a cash cow industry. More than 76 million foreigners visit Italy annually. Now, numerous Italian […]
Although we should begin preparing for retirement as early as possible, many start preparing late in life when there is no other choice left. If you are in your mid-50s and are just beginning your emergency retirement plan, here are a few tips to get your retirement on track. Downsize your life Excess, materialistic mindsets […]
Why are many Americans not saving enough for retirement? While there are many explanations, the real reason is that many don’t make enough money. Yes, the world’s richest country is somehow home to many of its poorest, at least relative to the high earners we have. Here are some unpleasant facts about American incomes to […]
