One of the biggest barriers people face when they want to get started in investing is the perception that they don’t have enough money to set aside in an investment portfolio. If you’re in a similar situation, then low-cost investment options are the perfect solution to help you build interest-accruing savings with minimal upfront monetary requirements. Take Stockpile, for instance, which allows investors to get started with as little as $5. Many of us can afford to invest $5-10 per month, though a platform as easy-to-use as Stockpile, you … [Read more...] about Stockpile Review – Stockpile Is an Easy Way to Start Investing in Stocks
Archives for June 2018
Using a Mortgage Broker – Tips and Hints
Getting a mortgage can be a daunting experience, especially due to all the paperwork and the large amounts of money at stake. Using a mortgage broker can help lessen the stressful process of applying for a mortgage. A mortgage broker will offer expert advice and can certainly save you time and effort. There are several questions, concerns, and uncertainties that come with meeting a mortgage broker, especially if it's your first experience. Therefore, here are a few tips and hints for when using a mortgage broker. Be prepared to be exposed to … [Read more...] about Using a Mortgage Broker – Tips and Hints
Can You Live In Luxury Without Breaking The Bank?
Who doesn’t want to live a luxurious life? Many people strive for these kinds of high ideals, and the truth is that it might be easier to achieve than you think without breaking the bank. Living in luxury can be surprisingly easily achieved without breaking the bank, even if you don’t think that you have the necessary funds to make it work. In part, this is because you can always make changes in order to make it work for you financially and because there are ways of finding yourself in the lap of luxury without actually having to overspend. … [Read more...] about Can You Live In Luxury Without Breaking The Bank?
What is the Paradox of Thrift? How Saving May Not Help the Country
The U.S. economy is booming right now, with unemployment rates at record lows, consumer spending rising at steady rates, new home construction rates skyrocketing, and the Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates again. Although economists are still concerned about things like the student loan debt crisis, rising rates of job automation, and the lack of affordable housing for low-income renters around the country, the American economy is generally performing its best since pre-2008 economic activity. However, what goes up must come down … [Read more...] about What is the Paradox of Thrift? How Saving May Not Help the Country
Are You Missing Out on Claiming Free Money?
We all want and need money for various things in our life. Not just surviving day in and day out, but being able to plan for the future and hopefully, be able to get on our way to financial freedom. And of course, working each day, improving our career or getting into business are the ways that we going to be able to take care of the majority of our finances. You may have heard that there is no such thing as a free lunch. And most instances, this is very true. But there are some things that you could give you some extra cash, that are … [Read more...] about Are You Missing Out on Claiming Free Money?
The 3 Best Passive Income Ideas for Retirees
Whether you’re 10 years away from retirement or retiring this year, money management and saving doesn’t stop when your regular job income does. In fact, financial management in retirement can be a stressful experience if you don’t plan carefully beforehand and continue your saving habits during your golden years. To avoid the panic-inducing question of whether your current nest egg will last as long as you do, there are several retirement mistakes to avoid. Mistakes such as increasing your spending, ignoring potential income … [Read more...] about The 3 Best Passive Income Ideas for Retirees