Investing in the stock market is one of the most accessible and reliable ways to build wealth and generate passive income. It is statistically possible, to invest $100 a month and become a millionaire by the time you turn 65. Regardless of when you start and how much money you can invest, there is something … Read more How to Start Investing in Stocks for Beginners
So you would like to retire early? Achieving financial independence and retire early is a great financial goal — aka, the FIRE movement. To get started, you want to make sure you have a solid financial foundation in place — e.g., get rid of your debt, build your savings, start your savings, etc. Ultimately, the … Read more How to Retire Early
In the United States, it is quite common for individuals to leave it up to their employers to kick start the retirement planning efforts of the individual by enrolling them in a 401(k) or other employer-sponsored retirement plans. However, there are many plans beyond your standard 401(k) plan that could potentially do a better job … Read more Best Retirement Plans: Differences and Overview
Do you want to know your credit score but are not sure where to look? Here, I will walk you through the three main ways you can check your scores for FREE and explain the different types of scores. Whether you plan to borrow money or not, your credit scores are important, and you should … Read more How to Get Free Credit Score with No Credit Card
Few people, when swiping their credit cards, or getting a car loan, do so with the intention of defaulting on their debt. In many cases, they are sure they can afford the monthly payments, and that they will be able to pay the debt off eventually. Unfortunately, debt tends to build up and can sneak … Read more Can’t Pay Your Debts? 5 Ways to Hide from Your Creditors
Are you looking for a way to get into Costco for less? Our family has been Executive Costco member for over ten years, so we know a thing or two about Costco. If you are not sure if the $60 or $120 membership fee is worth it (psst…it is!), we have a couple of methods … Read more Costco Membership Discount and Deals
According to the IRS, the combined total contribution you can make to all of your 401(k) plans (including traditional 401(k), Roth 401(k), and individual 401(k) plans) in 2020 increases by $500 to $19,500. The catch-up contribution limit also increases from $6,000 to $6,500. However, you may be limited by what your employer allows you to … Read more 401(k) Contribution Limits for 2019 and 2020
Passive income can be described as income that you receive regularly but does not require a lot of work to sustain it — money that you continue to make whether you work or not. Although there are many different ways to make money, we will focus on money-making ideas that don’t require as much ongoing … Read more 21 Best Passive Income Ideas for 2020
The following is a list of the nationally available highest yields CD rates. In general, certificates of deposit (CDs) are great short-term investments because your principal is protected by FDIC insurance and your interest rates are guaranteed. Moreover, you can use a CD Ladder to make your CD savings more flexible and effective. You can … Read more Best CD Rates for May 2020
If you are a self-employed, a sole proprietor, or structured as an LLC, you probably felt left out during this crisis, because corporations and W2 employees were prioritized ahead of you by the governments. It was easier for you to apply for unemployment as a W2 employee. And it was easier for corporations to apply … Read more Why You Should Convert Your Business to an S-Corp