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What is a 529 Plan?

Today I'll share with you the basics of a 529 plan. This plan operates as a savings plan for college that provides specific financial aid and tax related benefits. Many of today’s 529 plans are also used as a way to invest and save money for grade school tuition for...

15 Practical Budgeting Tips

Money Management

Budgeting – it’s one activity that everybody seems to dread. Is budgeting really that bad or does it have a bad reputation? Truth be told, all a budget really is is a plan to manage your finances. That’s not too scary, right? Unfortunately some people see it as a form...

Does Applying for Multiple Credit Cards Hurt Your Credit Score?

Credit Hacks, Money Management

You’d be shocked at how many people simply don’t understand how credit scores are calculated. There are many factors involved, but by understanding a few of the basics, you can essentially game the system and ensure you are always in a solid standing credit-wise...

Precious Metals

The 5 Most Influential Gold Investors in the World

Precious Metals Investing

There are a plethora of different reasons why gold prices move. Sometimes it’s the economy. Other times it’s investor sentiment. Still other times it’s the health of central governments and central banks. For the average gold investor, it’s going to be impossible to...

The Central Banks are Going Ape Shit Over Gold

Precious Metals Investing

As I perused today’s news in Google, I couldn’t help notice many stories talking about what’s going on with gold. While many of the click-bait titles drew my attention, there was no getting away from the article I read on The Street that discussed the rabid...

Investing in Gold is a Great Long Term Hedge

Precious Metals Investing

Many advocates of buying gold will tell you that it’s the best way to fend off a recession. As fiat currency and equities take a nose dive, something tangible, like gold, will not only keep value, but rise in value.Why Gold is a Solid Long Term InvestmentIf the...

Retirement Tips

Where to Donate Used Books – 10 Options to Consider

Retirement Tips

Do you love buying books? Are you the type to stop at every bookstore in your path? Do you always buy at least one new book whenever you’re in a bookstore? It’s no secret to your family and friends that you’re a book fanatic. In fact, they enable your collecting habit...

Flipping Houses for Profit

Retirement Tips, Side Hustles

Not that long ago, I met a guy who just decided that it was time to get started in the real estate game. He decided to become a real estate agent. But he didn’t end his education there. In fact, he decided to learn all he could about renovations too. This led to him...

How Can You Grow Your Roth IRA Even If You Have Small Balances?

Retirement Tips

If you are looking to use your ROTH IRA as a retirement vehicle, but don't have a huge balance, this post is for you! A Roth IRA, outlined on this page, can be a powerful vehicle to not only accumulate property, but also do it in a manner that saves you money in the...

Stock Market

How to Invest in Dividend Stocks

Stock Market

Know what feels even better than getting some money from a hard day's work? Making money passively! While some investments take a lot of research and speculating to choose the right place to put your money in a growth stock, you can rest easy when putting some of your...

Monroe Capital Corp Currently Offers a 14% Yield

Stock Market

Those of you who are holding cash in retirement accounts may want to consider some stocks that yield high dividends. I just came across this gem of a stock called Monroe Capital that is currently paying a 14% yield. If that’s not jaw dropping, I don’t...

Making Money Investing in Gold Stocks

Stock Market

Among other precious metals, gold has been the most popular choice among investors. Most people today view the metal as a hedge against inflation and a measure of protection in stringent economic times. Many people choose gold to diversify their portfolios.There are...

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