It’s often called “dumb money” by stock market pros, and if you look at some investors’ actions the proof is in the data. Small investors are gun-shy when they see red on the TV screen of financial shows. After last week, when the markets went on a roller-coaster ride, financial pros...
What would happen if you were hit with a financial emergency — a job loss, major medical expense or even a car repair? Would you have enough cash on hand to get through that emergency? If you’re like most Americans, you probably would have a hard time paying for an...
A recent survey by Ally Bank found that 61 percent of Americans found investing scary, with millennials the most likely to report feeling intimidated. Millennials’ biggest fear: losing money on investments. Why so much angst? Millennials are the generation that came of age during the worst financial crisis since the Great...
Making money is one thing, but getting that money to work for you and multiply is another thing entirely. Investment is a serious matter that shouldn’t be taken lightly because it can have a huge impact on your economic future. What can you do to make sure you’re getting...
"Couples are taking a lot longer to walk down the aisle these days — if they do it all," said Kathryn Vasel at CNN. Cohabiting partners don't get the same legal protections as married partners in the case of a split, so it's important they have "detailed — and...
Here’s a few tips culled from financial guru Dave Ramsey, who has helped millions of families in the US to become debt-free, and personal finance expert Alexa von Tobel on how to win with money. 1) Have a written game plan: use the zero-based budget! If you’re one of the many...
Travelling for work has its pros and cons: you get to visit a new destination with all your expenses covered, but you’re taken away from your family. Look for the silver lining though – with your own expenses covered, you could use the opportunity to convert your business trip into a family holiday. AVANI Hotels...
Rachel Langlois, from Cyprus Credit Union, shares her tips for getting kids to start saving money at an early age. Living Your Best Financial Life – Kid Once a kid hits those elementary school years, it`s time for them to start discovering the importance of earning and saving money. Here are...
Let’s be real, most of us struggle with saving money. Why save for later when we need or want it now? Well, there’s a lot you should know when thinking about your financial future. If you work, most companies offer some sort of retirement benefit plan. Most likely, you are given...
We have more control than ever over how and when we can spend our pensions, but careful financial planning is necessary if you want to avoid the risk of outliving your retirement savings. Pension freedoms introduced in 2015 mean that you can take up to 100% of your defined contribution...
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