Is Timing the Market a Good Idea?
November 23, 2020
You hear it regularly online: “I have money to invest. Should I wait for the market to drop a bit before I buy?” While this question is understandable – we all want a good deal – my an..
How Socially Responsible Investing Is Reshaping Wealth Creation
November 13, 2020
The economy changes rapidly; so, too, does the way people invest. And in recent years, socially responsible investing (SRI) has seen increasing popularity. There are many reasons for the increase. One..
Why You Need a Side Hustle
August 14, 2019
Have you heard of the phrase, “side hustle” before? There’s a good chance you have, but if you haven’t, it’s time to learn. A side hustle is something that many North Americans have, and it..
What Happens When Your Term Life Insurance Matures?
May 29, 2019
Is your term life insurance policy about to come to an end? While it is actually designed to do just that, it may mean you have a decision to make about what to do: Do you keep it? Do you replace it? ..
Best Personal Finance Blogs for 30 Somethings
May 27, 2019
Even after graduating from college, you have an excuse for not having your finances in order because you are still figuring life out. But by the time you pass 30 you realize you have to get better wit..
Best Personal Finance Blogs for 20 Somethings
May 23, 2019
How do you know which is the best personal finance blog for you? You don’t. Making smart financial decisions is about handling your money situation in all areas of life. Therefore, you’ll benefit ..
Tips for Managing Your Budget Like an Adult
May 9, 2019
My parents did try to teach me the value of money when I was a kid. They set up a savings account for me and I was encouraged to put some of my allowance away each month. But, I didn’t always sa..
You’ve Managed Your Latte Factor. Now What?
May 7, 2019
You’ve followed all the great advice out there on how to manage your latte factor and have cut back on overpriced treats and unnecessary subscriptions, and are getting more mindful with cashless pay..
5 Ways Convenience Hurts Your Latte Factor
April 19, 2019
“What? How on earth can convenience hurt me in any way,” you ask? Actually, it can do so in at least five ways, as you’ll see from this post on how taking shortcuts can hurt your latte factor. L..
How to Save Money When You’re as Broke as it Gets
March 6, 2019
Just from the fact you searched for save and broke in the same sentence, I’m guessing that you want to do one of two things. You’re either sick of your lifetime savings being zero or you..
10 Ways to Start Earning Extra Money from the Comfort of Home
February 26, 2019
Raise your hand if you could handle having more money in your bank account each month. Maybes it’s an extra $100 or closer to $500, who wouldn’t want to bring in more cash? If you’re reading thi..
How to Choose a Financial Advisor
February 6, 2019
by Niall J. Gannon, Author of Tailored Wealth Management Niall J. Gannon, Tailored Wealth Management: Exploring the Cause and Effect of Financial Success,published 2019 by Palgrave Macmillan and r..
Modest Money Financial Product Reviews
February 3, 2019
Here at Modest Money we have been writing in-depth reviews of a wide variety of financial products and services. We want to uncover the truth behind these products to help you determine what is the ri..
Choosing the Identity Protection Plan that is Right for You
January 26, 2019
I’ll never forget the fall of my sophomore year of college when my roommate decided it would be hysterical to dress up like me for Halloween. At first it was kind of amusing, seeing her emerge from ..
5 Great Quotes from the World’s Greatest Investors
December 20, 2018
There is no shortage of information designed to help people become better investors. One of the best ways to learn how to improve investment performance is by listening to the advice of the world’s ..
How Most Families Lose Wealth Across Generations
July 13, 2018
Making millions of dollars is not easy. But perhaps what’s even harder to do is maintaining that wealth – which is especially hard if you want to keep it in the family. Similar to diets an..
The Future of Credit Scores and How to Stay Ahead of the Curve
June 12, 2018
How To Stay Ahead Of The Game While Credit Scores Evolve It seems that in order to live the American dream, you need to be super rich or gave a great credit score. Most people have ups and downs with ..
Top 3 Investments for Millennials
April 16, 2018
Did you know that 1 in 3 working Americans are millennials? According to Pew Research Center, they account for more 35% of the US labor force. As of 2017, 56 million American millennials aged between ..
The Basics of Risk vs. Reward and How to Manage It
April 10, 2018
For newcomers to the market, there’s one term that will be seen quite often, and while just about everyone thinks they understand it, it’s vitally important that they actually do understand it..
Trading Toward Your Own Financial Freedom
February 20, 2018
Financial freedom means many different things to different people. For some people financial freedom means the freedom to live a comfortable and simple life without the hassle and stress of working 9 ..
Dollar Cost Averaging: The Simple Investing Strategy That Works
December 18, 2017
Many times we investors make investing much harder than it needs to be. We spend countless hours researching trying to find the next Apple or Amazon. In reality, we could just deploy a simple dollar c..
The Sneaky Way Inflation Hurts Your Investments
December 14, 2017
I’m certain if you watch any news coverage you have heard about inflation. But you might not know what inflation is all about or even how it affects your investments and your money in general. The t..
Using The Power Of The 80-20 Rule For Larger Returns
December 6, 2017
When it comes to investing, we all want to earn the highest return possible. There are many strategies out there to help with this endeavor. Some investors use charting tools, while others go by a fun..