Although no two parents are exactly the same, most have the same overarching goal for their children: that they grow up healthy and happy, and hopefully, financially stable. One of the ways to accomplish this seemingly grand task on the financial front is to start saving early for a child and do so with some […]
With new year’s resolutions in full swing by this time, you may have some concerns over your ability to reach all your goals this year. Making change is hard, especially when it comes to managing your money in the best way possible.
Financial institutions exist so that consumers and businesses have a method to manage their finances with various deposit accounts, like checking, savings, and certificates of deposit; and lending, like mortgage, auto, and consumer loans. Banks and credit unions are the most commonly used financial institutions for these different products and services.
APR is the acronym for several terms, but here we’re referring to it as the acronym for Annual Percentage Rate. In simplest terms, APR means the annual cost for the privilege to borrow money.
Previously we’ve discussed the nature of the peer-to-peer lending scene and how to best approach the service to receive a personal loan. Now we want to look at the flip side. What if you want to be a lender instead of a borrower? The service is peer-to-peer after all, meaning you have the option to […]
Creating a path toward career success looks different for everyone, especially those who opt to follow a professional services track. Specifically, for those in finance-related jobs, getting the right position with the best-fit company can be both challenging and ultimately rewarding, but the latter is not always immediate.
Since 1972, Money Magazine has been a staple among consumers around the world who desire to gain more knowledge about their financial options. With titles like The Best Funds to Invest in This Year, and Three Secrets to Save Money in the Kitchen, Money Magazine offered a little bit of something for everyone concerned with […]
The holiday season is a prime time to earn a few extra bucks. Whether you plan to generate additional income to help cover the cost of the holidays, or you simply have extra time to put to use, there are several holiday side hustles, including playing Santa, that can give your bank account a boost.
Rewards programs have been used for decades to entice customers to sign up for credit cards and other financial packages. Today, borrowers have many options to choose from. From travel rewards programs to points for gas purchases, there are many different ways borrowers can be rewarded simply for spending money.
Did you know that in ancient Egypt, everyone had to pay a tax on cooking oil? In addition to this, the Pharaoh had a monopoly on cooking oil, and the reuse of cooking oil was prohibited. Similar to that, the following are some craziest quirky taxes throughout history that seem really weird, strange, and unusual […]