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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 ..

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..

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, ..

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..

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..

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 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..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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...

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 ..

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..

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..

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..

  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..

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..

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 ..

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..

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..

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..

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..

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..