Personal Finance
Umbrella insurance is a type of insurance that provides additional liability coverage beyond the limits of your existing policies, such as home, auto, or boat insurance. In the event of a lawsuit or settlement, umbrella insurance can help protect your assets and provide financial security. However, not everyone needs umbrella insurance, and it may not […]
A new generation is starting to invest, potentially reorienting trillions in inherited wealth in the coming decades. To guide them toward the right path as a new investor in the market, here are four inadvertent mistakes you must avoid if your goal is to create wealth. Don’t take advice from social media On social media […]
Choosing when to claim Social Security is a big decision for many of us. Your benefit will depend on the average income you earned over your working years, the average income of your spouse, and when you file for benefits. As you make plans for your retirement, you may ask, “How much will I get […]
Almost every traveler’s dream is jetting off to a famous international destination or the world’s most beautiful islands. The reality is that travel costs money. For most travelers, this is not a limitless resource. Here are 5 money-saving travel tips. Budget first While many of us out there won’t have the tens of thousands of […]
Yes, you can chop tens of thousands off your mortgage — without writing a big balloon payment check or forgoing a windfall to pay principle. The trick is to make biweekly payments, rather than one payment a month, for the life of the mortgage. The strategy is easier said than done for most mortgage owners. […]
During times of heightened risks and market volatility, it’s a great time to review your goals and objectives and make sure your portfolio is aligned accordingly. A diversified portfolio that includes holdings in a variety of asset classes can reduce overall portfolio volatility and improve risk-adjusted performance. For instance, over the past few years, it […]
There is no doubt that in today’s electronic world, where everyone has a computer at home and a smart device in their hand, managing your budget can be a relatively simple task. Some of the apps are simple in that track your spending and report back to you what comes in and what is going […]
After you have been living in your home for a while your income tends to grow but your mortgage stays the same. You may find yourself having extra money each month. There are many avenues you can take. You can put it in a college savings account for your kids, upgrade to a newer house […]
The heights of happiness that you experience in life is ultimately determined by the quality of your personal attitude. There is always a good reason to look on the brighter side of life if you set your mind to it. And sometimes the best things in life can be free or reasonably affordable. And that […]
Even though many people buy gift cards as gifts for others, they go unused in a lot of cases — around $3 billion’s worth a year. A lot of people get gift cards to redeem at retailers they don’t like, don’t use up the entirety of the card, or forget about them. Forgetting or throwing […]
