Trading Toward Your Own Financial Freedom
February 20, 2018
Financial freedom means many different things to different people. For some people financial freedom means the freedom to live a comfortable and simple life without the hassle and stress of working 9 ..
Dollar Cost Averaging: The Simple Investing Strategy That Works
December 18, 2017
Many times we investors make investing much harder than it needs to be. We spend countless hours researching trying to find the next Apple or Amazon. In reality, we could just deploy a simple dollar c..
Busting Myths on Bankruptcy
December 14, 2017
Bankruptcy is generally seen as a financial failure, the end of the line, waving the white flag when you have no other options. However, this may be a limited point of view. If we take a closer look, ..
The Sneaky Way Inflation Hurts Your Investments
December 14, 2017
I’m certain if you watch any news coverage you have heard about inflation. But you might not know what inflation is all about or even how it affects your investments and your money in general. The t..
Using The Power Of The 80-20 Rule For Larger Returns
December 6, 2017
When it comes to investing, we all want to earn the highest return possible. There are many strategies out there to help with this endeavor. Some investors use charting tools, while others go by a fun..
Pros and Cons of Early Retirement
August 30, 2017
If you ask someone about their bucket list, or if you think about your own, odds are a few items on that list involve travel. If you dream of walking the Great Wall of China or seeing the Pyramids of ..
Why You Should Understand the Importance of Compound Interest
August 15, 2017
Why You Should Understand the Importance of Compound Interest Do you often wonder how some people seem to gain wealth with little effort? If so, you are not alone. Saving money is an important part of..
3 Order Types Traders Should Know
July 7, 2017
The world of day trading can be both fun and highly profitable. But before a new trader can start turning a profit or even begin trading, they will need to learn the three basic order types. Each of t..
4 Smart Money Moves for Getting Ahead Financially in Your 20s
April 21, 2017
So you have enjoyed your youth, graduated with a degree or earned a professional designation, and landed your first real job. Now it is time to grow up, knuckle down and make something of your life. I..
Investment Diversification: 5 Risky Mistakes to Avoid
February 17, 2017
The Importance of Diversification Investors often have a lot to consider. But few investment decisions matter more than asset allocation. A well diversified portfolio is as important for millennials a..
Overrated vs. Underrated: Personal Finance Beliefs We Get Wrong
February 2, 2017
What financial advice actually makes a difference? What ideas and strategies do we tend to overvalue? Here’s my take on a few common personal financial beliefs we get wrong: Overrated: Beating T..
Using The Graham Formula to Find Underpriced Stocks
January 23, 2017
Knowing how to properly value a stock is probably the most important skill for a value investor to develop. The goal is to buy companies for less than their intrinsic value over a long period of time...
How to File Chapter 11 as an Individual
November 15, 2016
For those who don’t know, Chapter 11 is a bankruptcy process by which the court oversees a negotiation to establish a ‘plan of reorganization’ between a debtor and their creditors. This sort of ..
How Credit Score Affects Interest Rates on a LendingClub Loan
October 1, 2016
We all know that your credit score can be like an albatross hanging around your neck, as it can serve as a painful reminder of any financial mistakes you have made in the past. Not only can it limit y..
Benefits of Using Personal Capital
September 24, 2016
Founded by Bill Harris – who is the former CEO of Intuit and PayPal – Personal Capital is a Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) through the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). It’s designed to..
Risk Management Basics: Using a Stop Loss
September 19, 2016
Imagine entering a position where your upside potential is infinite while downside risk is limited. Well it exists in every stock using a Stop Loss Order. A Stop Loss Order is an open order to sell an..
The Internet of Real Estate Property Value – Part 1
September 13, 2016
When buying real estate, it is important to understand the property value. Both investors and owner occupants are interested in finding out what their property is worth. Fundamentally, thi..
The Life Insurance Policy That Is a Ticking Time Bomb!
August 26, 2016
There is an insurance product on the market that is touted by many financial advisors as the “holy grail” of all financial products. It is called Indexed Universal Life or (IUL) and it is a very..
How Identity Theft Can Ruin Your Finances
May 18, 2016
Most of us don’t think much about identity theft on a daily basis. But of all of the things that we could potentially worry about, it is one of the most worthy of our attention. Let’s compare the ..
How Hard Will It Be to Repay Your Loans Based on Your Major?
May 17, 2016
If you’re majoring in Psychology, you’re likely aware that you will be making less once you graduate than someone who majored in Computer Science. But you might not be aware of how much mo..
Make Money Your Slave; 3 Major Benefits of Automation
May 3, 2016
Written By Brandon Anderson So we’ve all heard how automating your finances makes your life easier. That is clear. However, here are three benefits of automation that maybe you haven’t th..
P2P’s Not Dead – The Best P2P Business Loans in America
April 27, 2016
So what’s the best way to get a P2P Business Loan? Step 1: Live in Europe. Alas, most of you do not. The reason I say this is because P2P is robust in the UK. Lots of competition, healthy regulation..
Managing Your Finances with Personal Capital
April 6, 2016
With your money spread out across many different accounts, keeping track of it can be a challenge. In fact, it can sometimes feel impossible. You’re faced with the reality of being a person with a h..
Top 5 Reasons to Get a Loan through Prosper
March 23, 2016
Prosper, like Lending Club, is one of several peer-to-peer lending companies that have given people a cheaper alternative to what is often found in commercial banks. Their credit requirements aren’t..