In order to stop the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19), countless schools and businesses have closed, and most major events have been canceled. While this is an essential step to stopping the spread of a deadly disease, it also comes with financial implications. Many people have lost or will lose income due to illness, their […]
A mutual fund is an investment made up of a portfolio of stocks, bonds, or other investments. When you purchase a mutual fund, you are purchasing a small share of this collection of multiple investments. There are many advantages to investing in a mutual fund as opposed to investing in individual stocks. If you’re considering […]
In the United States alone, almost $200 billion is spent every year by convincing consumers to spend more. On top of that, technology is constantly creating new ways to make spending money easier. But just because it’s easy to spend money, it doesn’t mean you have to. There are ways to curb overspending, and it […]
Each person’s financial goals, expectations, and circumstances are different, which is why each person’s financial plan is different. But there are a few major life events most people will experience, and these are often the milestone moments of life. Though financial planning is important at every stage, the financial decisions you make during these milestones […]
For many retirees, Social Security benefits make up a sizable percentage of the money they live off of in retirement. Even small increases in the amount of Social Security payments can make a huge difference in a retiree’s quality of life, so it’s worth taking the time to maximize benefits. The problem is, figuring out […]
