It Can Pay Off in Surprising Ways to be a Contrarian… It’s fairly well known that transportation is one of the three largest expenses (at least for most Americans). Clearly, if you can get away with owning one car (for a couple), you’re better off than owning 2. If you can get away with not […]
Travel insurance is one of those categories of insurance that perplexes a lot of people. Is it a waste of money? Do you need it or not? Should you purchase domestic travel insurance or only consider it for international trips? And what do travel insurance policies cover anyway? In this article, we’ll answer those questions […]
Most people have a love-hate relationship with credit. We love that it’s easy, and always within reach. But we hate that it’s so easy to spend money we don’t necessarily have and that can get us into financial trouble. Understanding what credit is, how we can use it to our advantage, and what major mistakes […]
Thomas Corley, the author of Rich Habits: The Daily Success Habits of Wealthy Individuals, spent five years studying the activities of wealthy people. During his research, Corley discovered an interesting common denominator shared by the 177 self-made millionaires in his study. A striking hallmark of the extremely wealthy was the conscious effort they put into […]
The overwhelming majority of my portfolio is in T. Rowe Price funds. Since I use a simple but effective method to pick good funds, I’ve been able to outperform the S&P 500 over the past 18 years by about 1.1% a year. That’s nothing to sneeze at since it builds up significantly over the long […]
By keeping tabs on your finances, you can create a secure and fulfilling future. That’s where a personal financial statement comes in. At its core, a personal financial statement offers an overview of where you stand financially at any point in time. It can help you succeed in various aspects of your life. Why You […]
Studies show that women have better investing outcomes than men, despite claiming less knowledge and confidence, which I find fascinating. These stats also make me feel quite smug about the countless conversations I’ve had with men who just can’t help but monkey around with their investments, thinking they can time the market and get out […]
As a Financial Advisor myself, I believe there are a lot of advantages to working with the right financial professional. Huge emphasis on the right. The right Financial Advisor can simplify the financial world for you and help you navigate the way to reach your goals. But unfortunately, not all Financial Advisors are created equally, […]
There’s no doubt that attending college can be expensive. So it’s not surprising that many potential students are looking for ways to save money on a college education. There are plenty of small moves you can make to do this, but there are also some more drastic options you could consider. Here are four of them: […]