If you are bravely marching forward into the New Year with aspirations to improve your financial wellness, it is important that you are aware of the role your financial attitudes and beliefs have in shaping your future. These beliefs help explain key differences between savers, spenders, and people who try to avoid money matters completely. […]
Whether you’re moving to London to study abroad for a year or working in Bali indefinitely, the process is entirely manageable. It’s finally happening: After weeks, months, even years of dedication, hard work, and patience, you’ve been offered an opportunity to live abroad and experience a once-in-a-lifetime adventure. After you’ve shared the very exciting news […]
Nearly half of consumers surveyed recently reported being a victim of fraud in the previous year — a far higher tally than earlier surveys indicated. And an estimated $50 billion is lost each year to financial scams. That’s particularly devastating for older victims who have less time to recover from losses. Here are seven tips […]
How cheap or expensive are stocks? This is one of the more interesting investing debates, and a very confusing question for institutions and individuals alike. It often leads to fear, paralysis or bad decision-making, or some combination of the three. We were reminded of this recently courtesy of a Wall Street Journal article with the […]
Morgan Brown, 30, is urging people to adopt these simple changes to help them save money – how many will you try? These are the 18 money-saving tips which one mum-of-two says helped her wipe out £4,000 worth of debt. Morgan Brown, 30, was facing homelessness after credit card debts got out of control and […]
Question: This year I want to be able to save money, but right now it is difficult and I find myself living paycheck-to-paycheck. I am making my monthly payments on time, but I can’t seem to save or even enjoy the money I do make. Do you have any suggestions to help increase my income? […]
There is always room to improve your family’s financial plan. January is Financial Wellness Month, and a great time to review your money management methods and make changes to save more and work toward a secure financial future. Check out the tips below to get started. Determine your financial goals: Lists are a great way to […]
Cryptocurrencies are fast becoming the payment method of choice for the high-end real estate market. Those who have made millions through cryptocurrencies look to real estate as a logical, less volatile asset. Cryptocurrencies are still largely unregulated, which also makes them more attractive for potential home buyers. Real estate agent Tony Giordano knows high-end real […]
Thinking of taking your association from a physical space to a virtual office? You’ll want to hear about one executive director’s experience and top tips for ensuring a successful move. One of the first things that Sharon Kneebone, CAE, had to do when she came on board as the executive director of the National Society […]
Master Your Money aims to help millennials take control of their financial lives Investopedia Academy, an online education platform that empowers consumers with financial knowledge and practical investing skills, today launched “Master Your Money,” a new personal finance course geared towards millennials. The course is taught by Farnoosh Torabi, money expert, bestselling author and host […]
You save to mitigate personal disaster. Let’s zoom out from granular advice on maximizing returns on your taxable and retirement investments, or deep dives on CD yields or mortgage rates. At the most basic level, savings enable you and your family to enjoy the freedom associated with money, and avoid the pain of debt. There […]
For many, making New Year’s resolutions is an annual ritual — along with breaking them a short time later. But if you resolved this year to get your finances in shape, here are six resolutions to do that — and ways to help you keep them. 1. Cut spending: The best way to control outgo […]
