Knowing the terms is step one. These videos show you what to actually do with your money, from building real wealth to dodging costly traps and cutting your bills.
One of the best times financially is when you’re in your 20s – you’re likely not married, don’t have a mortgage or other obligations, and your job is probably the least demanding it will ever be. If you take advantage of this time, you’ll be very well off in the future, but if you waste …
Want to learn some interesting facts about US dollar bills? You’ve come to the right place. And stick around till the end for an extra special fact about the number 13 in dollar bills. Let’s begin. #1: Large Bills There was a time when the US produced $500, $1,000, $5,000, $10,000, and even 100,000 dollar …
Personal Finance Education and Financial Literacy for Kids & Teens is Critical – Here’s Why Did you know? 50% of American households live paycheck to paycheck 44% of Americans don’t have enough cash to cover a $400 emergency expense The average American household’s credit card debt is $5,700 A third of Americans have saved nothing …
Howdy Wall St. Willy! Sometime ago, we talked about asset classes, and when we talked about that, you said something about portfolio rebalancing. But what is portfolio rebalancing anyway? Portfolio rebalancing (or portfolio re-balancing) is buying and selling securities from different asset classes to maintain the asset allocation that’s right for you. Well, when should …
I heard about recession on TV. But what is a recession? And what causes it? A recession is a period of economic decline that is usually triggered by consumers starting to spend less. That in turn causes businesses to cut costs and lay off workers. This results in higher unemployment, leading to even lesser …
We have talked about what identity theft is, and why it is bad. But what should I do if I am a victim of ID theft? As soon as you find out that you are a victim of identity theft, you need to take a few immediate steps. First, call the fraud department of …
When we talked about credit report, you said I should review it periodically. But why do I need to review my credit report? You need to review your credit report because any incorrect information on your credit report can negatively impact your loan applications, like a mortgage, and credit card applications. Also, reviewing your …
Bonds aren’t all bad – they are liquid, may appreciate enough to cover inflation, and are not a very risky investment. However, since they aren’t very risky, they also don’t deliver as competitive returns as other investments. Don’t get me wrong, bonds may be good to stabilize some portfolios – but I believe they don’t …
We’ve talked about the importance of periodically reviewing our credit report. But is there a way to get a copy of my credit report for free? Each credit bureau offers your credit report for a small fee, but yes, you can also get a copy of your credit report totally free through other avenues. …