My college professor once said you know when you’re an adult when you have a mortgage. His comment couldn’t be farther from the truth. Although, for many people, homeownership is a significant milestone in their life. Not knowing the right questions to ask when buying a house is financially unwise. There are many factors to consider during the home buying process. After all, … [Read more...] about 8 Crucial Questions to Ask Before Buying a House
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The Best Futures Brokers 2021 — and How to Choose Between Them
Futures trading isn't something you wake up one day and decide to have a stab at while you sip your coffee and watch a few YouTube tutorials. It's serious stuff, and there's plenty that can go wrong. You could easily stumble at the first hurdle by choosing the wrong futures broker. Fortunately, help is at hand — here's a breakdown of our top futures broker picks, along with … [Read more...] about The Best Futures Brokers 2021 — and How to Choose Between Them
Taxes on Dividends: Answers to 4 Key Questions
Dividends are one of my favorite things to collect. Even John D. Rockefeller understood the power of dividends. He has been quoted as saying, "Do you know the only thing that gives me pleasure? It's to see my dividends coming in." Buy a stock that pays a dividend, and a company pays you passive income every quarter in the U.S. and semi-annually in most other … [Read more...] about Taxes on Dividends: Answers to 4 Key Questions
How to Budget Money 101 (You Know You Need To)
Budgeting. The nine-letter word in personal finance either excites you or conjures up images of torture. Regardless of whether you’re excited, terrified, or lost somewhere in between, there’s something we can all agree on here. It’s that budgeting exists for one simple reason—because it works. But exactly How to Budget Money so you can reach your financial goals and enjoy life? … [Read more...] about How to Budget Money 101 (You Know You Need To)
Can I Work and Collect Social Security in 2021
Around 64% of Americans have not saved enough for retirement, and about half of those individuals may have nothing set aside when they reach retirement age. The pandemic worsened some grim statistics from a recent GoBankingRates survey. Many people lost their jobs and are months behind on bills. With such a large percentage of Americans struggling to save for retirement, … [Read more...] about Can I Work and Collect Social Security in 2021
