Miranda Marquit
One of the ways that many entrepreneurs start out is with the help of a franchise. Buying a franchise can make it a little easier to own and operate a business, since you get a degree of support from the franchisor in terms of marketing materials, supplies, and training. If you are looking for a … Read more How to Start a 7-Eleven Franchise
Technology has provided us with a number of ways to stay on top of what’s happening in our lives. This, of course, includes our finances. There are a number of online financial management applications that can provide you with the means to track your spending, monitor your investments, and work toward reaching your goals. There … Read more 7 Websites to Help You Manage Your Finances Online
When you start learning about investing, you are likely to come across certain terms. You will learn that there are main categories of stocks: Preferred and common. While most of us, when we think of buying stocks, actually think of common stock, it can be profitable to own preferred stock. Here are some of the … Read more What is the Difference Between Preferred Stock and Common Stock?
When you achieve a certain level of success with your business, it makes sense to want to expand. But that doesn’t mean that you have to create a huge corporation. Instead of doing all of the expansion yourself, you can encourage others to do it for you. Franchising your business can provide you with a … Read more How to Start a Franchise and Become a Franchisor
Investing in mutual funds is a popular strategy for wealth building because it’s relatively easy to do, while adding a level of diversity to a portfolio. They are also very efficient for adding more shares to your existing investment, because you can often buy more shares without incurring additional transaction fee. Many investors, both beginners … Read more 5 Tips for Investing in Mutual Funds
When many of us think of investing, we think of the stock market and bonds. However, investing doesn’t have to be limited to equities and bonds. There are numerous other investment choices available. Some of these investment opportunities can even outperform the stock market. However, as with all investments, it’s crucial to research potential investments … Read more 6 Investment Alternatives to the Stock Market
When it comes to saving for retirement, it’s important to understand your options. Figuring out which type of account to use is a big deal. For some workers, understanding the difference between a 401(k) and a 403(b) is important. Photo by PT Money. What is a 403(b), and How Does it Differ from a 401(k)? … Read more 403(b) vs. 401(k): What’s the Difference?
Prepaid debit cards are becoming increasingly popular financial products. With a prepaid card, you load money onto an account associated with a card. The card works like a credit card in that you swipe at a terminal to make payment. However, unlike a credit card, you are using your own money when you use a … Read more Advantages and Disadvantages of Prepaid Debit Cards
One of the items that many people rely on for retirement planning is Social Security. You know that you will likely receive Social Security benefits (although they might be reduced). However, Social Security benefits are also among the surprising things you pay taxes on. Depending on your income level, and where that money is coming … Read more Strategies to Reduce Taxes on Social Security Benefits
So many students graduate with debt. In fact, student loan debt has surpassed $1 trillion, and the amount of student debt is higher than that of credit card debt. Chances are that you graduated with some student loan debt. I have student loan debt, and it should have been possible to get through all four … Read more 5 Ways to Pay Back Student Loans Faster