Student loans can often feel like a never-ending burden for graduates entering the workforce. However, by implementing a strategic and disciplined approach, it is possible to pay off your student loans while minimizing costs and achieving financial freedom. In this article, we will explore the cheapest and most practical ways Read more…
“Banks have to upgrade themselves or risk being burnt to the ground” – JP Nicols Google announced that it will now offer a checking account in 2020. Google is not the only tech giant trying to enter into the world of finance. In 2019 Apple launched its long-awaited “Apple Read more…
“Money is not the only answer, but it makes a difference.” – Barack Obama It’s a new year and a new decade. That means setting new goals and creating new habits. Taking control of your finances should be a top priority in your New Year’s resolution. Here are a seven Read more…
“Unfortunately, in a recession, the people who suffer the most aren’t the rich, but the wanna-be rich and the poor.” – Robert Kiyosaki While it is impossible to know exactly when the next recession will hit, many economists are predicting that the next economic decline will be by 2020. According Read more…
“The biggest single thing that has lifted people out of poverty is free trade.” – George Osborne What is a Trade War? According to Investopedia, a trade war occurs when one country increases tariffs on another country’s imports in retaliation to the second country raising its tariffs. A tariff is Read more…
“For savers, a rise in Federal Reserve interest rates is good news” – Rachel Podnos The Federal Reserve The Federal Reserve has already raised interest rates once this year, and they are projected to raise rates at least two to three more times in 2018. According to CNBC.com, the Feds Read more…
“A bank is a place that will lend you money if you can prove you don’t need it.” – Bob Hope Are you ready to purchase a new home, or maybe upgrade to a new car that you’ve been eyeing? If so, how will you pay for it? If you Read more…
“In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except Death and Taxes.” – Benjamin Franklin Tax season has finally arrived. Based on your financial situation, tax season can either be a stressful or exciting occasion. The official start date of tax season is January 29th, 2018. All employers Read more…
“Debt is the worst poverty” -Thomas Fuller Have you ever felt overloaded or consumed with debt? Due to our current debt epidemic, millions of Americans have experienced these same emotions. The average American household faces approx $130,000 in debt (mortgages) and approx. $16,000 in credit card debt, according to the Read more…