When it comes to moving into a new place, many of us will consider whether it’s best to buy or build. Deliberating over the potential risks and benefits involved with each can be a daunting and overwhelming topic, given the high amount of investment at stake. Before we establish which is likely to be the…
Traditional investment brokers make it difficult for new investors to begin putting their money into the stock market. How? Some charge hefty trade commissions, others have required minimum balances, and most only allow you to purchase whole shares of stock, meaning you can’t purchase a fraction of a share. This means that if you want…
Robo advisors have become an extremely popular alternative to traditional financial advisors, as many investors prefer to minimize fees. Three of the most popular robo advisor platforms are Betterment, Wealthfront, and M1 Finance. These companies all have something similar to offer, but there are some crucial differences. Here we’ll delve a little deeper into Betterment…
Most of us have signed up for free trials of services that seem like a fantastic idea at the time. Unfortunately, in many cases, the free trial ends, and months later you see a recurring charge on your bank statements. So, you’ve actually been paying for that free trial for months! You may also have…
At the end of the month, do you look at your bank account balance and wonder where all the money went? If you’re like many Americans, you can’t even estimate your expenses, let alone list them. If that sounds familiar, then this article is written especially for you. The best way to overcome such a…
This article is sponsored by Masterworks. All opinions are my own. Conventional investments like stocks and bonds (including mutual funds that invest in stocks and bonds) are the core of most portfolios. While alternative investments provide opportunities for diversification, and in some cases, higher upside, many alternative investments have traditionally only been available to the…
Today we have some free worksheets (printables) that can be useful in helping you to get out of debt. There is a debt payoff worksheet and a debt snowball worksheet, so you can use whichever one suits your needs. More Free Resources: Spending Log No Spend Challenge Printable Bill Pay Checklist Why Use a Debt…
Today we have a free resource that can help with your own money management by tracking your expenses. This is a printable PDF spending log that makes it easy to record your expenses. Why Should You Track Your Expenses? Let’s take a look at why you should track your expenses and what you’ll gain from…
This free printable bill pay checklist can help you to keep your finances organized and stay on top of your bills. Keep track of your bills to avoid missing due dates and prevent late fees and interest charges. If you’ve had trouble keeping track of your bills, try using this free resource for easy organization….