Learning how to automate your finances has the potential to be a money game-changer. Why? Because on a daily basis, we face too many choices. Using automation to reduce choices sets you up for success with money, without even having to think about it on a daily basis. Why is automating your finances important? Think […]
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Do you have a fear of money? The more I see people talk about money, the more I see how SCARED we are of it. How we let others poison our views of money. And how easily we use negative words to describe it. Here’s an email I got from someone who read my book, […]
Before I show you how to improve your credit score, let’s take a super quick look at just how important your credit score really is. In fact, improving your credit score could be worth $100,000’s. Consider two people: Abby, who has great credit (760) Derek, who has poor credit (620) In their 30s, they decide […]
Dean Drobot / Shutterstock.com Getting paid to do something you were going to do anyway might sound like a dream, but that just means it’s time for some sleepwalking. Yes, you really can earn money for walking, with a number of smartphone apps. It might not be a lot of cash, but any number above […]
Here’s the list of the 7 best income producing assets that you can invest in to start earning passive income. Certificates of deposit (CD’s) Bonds Real estate investment trusts (REITs) Dividend yielding stocks Property rentals Peer-to-peer lending Creating your own product Safe income producing assets to invest in These are conservative, low-risk income producing assets. The […]
Deliris / Shutterstock.com Nurses serve on the front lines of health care. Their work is tough, but fortunately it’s well-compensated. If you are considering a career as a nurse, the good news is that the industry is growing and the pay tends to be good. The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) estimates there are […]
The way we think about economic class in America doesn’t make any sense. In the past, there was the “poor,” the “middle class,” and the “rich.” But there’s just one problem: EVERYONE THINKS THEY’RE MIDDLE CLASS! “Middle class” is a common term spoken by news pundits, politicians, and that annoying friend of yours who likes […]
Have you ever noticed that 85% of advice about finding your dream job is about job hunting? Which is weird. Sure, job hunting is an important skill. But people look for new jobs maybe every two or three years. We go to work every day. What’s more important than job hunting is figuring out how […]
Sean Locke Photography / Shutterstock.com Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on SmartAsset.com. Owning real estate has traditionally been viewed as an effective way to hedge against inflation. The logic is simple: As the prices of goods and services increase, so does property value. Like other types of real estate, rental properties stand to appreciate […]
No one likes to be in debt, and yet many of us live in it for years. If you’re wrestling with car loans, student loans, mortgages, and credit cards, this one’s for you. It can feel like there’s no way to dig yourself out. But don’t worry, there’s definitely a light at the end of the […]