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Generally, when I think of people with trust funds, I think of elderly gentlemen smoking cigars and drinking chardonnay behind a desk made of mahogany in an office the size of a small apartment. Bette..

Does retirement scare you? You’re not alone. According to the National Institute on Retirement Security, 51% of Americans are concerned that the COVID-19 pandemic has impacted their ability to save ..

Buying your first home and real estate property is a huge move for most people. It’s probably the biggest purchase they’ll ever make. The large amount of debt they’ll have, along with the monthl..

If you’re like most Americans, your house is your most valuable asset. This means you’re sitting on a virtual gold mine, and who doesn’t want to capitalize on their assets? Whether i..

When you think about investing in property, you might only think about what’s in your neck of the woods. But, if you only look in your own country, you might be missing out on fantastic deals in oth..

With more than half of Americans not investing in the stock market at all, it is little wonder that investment needs a revolution. People have a lot of reasons for not investing. Some people don’t u..

Most lists that deal with the best life insurance companies include the best companies overall. That will include factors such as size, financial rating, and industry and customer recognition. But we�..

California has one of the most challenging real estate markets for first-time homebuyers. Several cities in California have average home prices which far exceed the average person’s ability to pay. ..

Dividends are wonderful.  Buy stock in a strong dividend payer, and you’ve now got a reliable stream of passive income coming your way each quarter. Many great personal finance sites are devote..

In the world of forex, investing successfully is about more than just turning a profit. The currency markets are incredibly complex and high-risk and, as a result, making money in isolation is no use ..

Conspiracy theorists have long heralded the coming day of a single, world government and the like. And while this is an intimidating idea for some, it’s likely to exist in some form someday. We can ..

There are a lot of steps that ensure you are successful when it comes to investing your money. While many investors focus on which investments they will be putting their money into for the maximum ret..

There are two power players when it comes to personal finance, Dave Ramsey & Suze Orman. Dave says to have a $1,000 emergency fund immediately. Suze says to save a little bits at a time. Each one ..

Our focus with a home tends to be on our lifestyle and family relating to living our lives.  Yet a home is our largest financial asset and it is a large physical asset that needs to be managed.  He..

If it’s finally time to say goodbye to the family home, some hard decisions need to be made. Chief among them is deciding whether to sell it and use the funds to buy a new home more in line with you..

To say the least, finding a dream home is an accomplishment that tops most people’s bucket lists. Whatever the desired location or living requirements of the parties involved, there is no shorta..

Many new investors are encouraged to go it alone. If you’ve read more than a few books on investment, you’ve found a general consensus that it’s important to figure this stuff out yourself. Afte..

This post has been written by Derek Sall, the owner and head writer of Life And My Finances. I am completely debt free. I have no credit card payments, no car payments, no student loans, and as of Dec..

I am a simple man, and I like Bank of America (BAC) this year.  We all know interest rates have been low for a long time and we all know they are going to rise.  It is only a matter of when.  We al..

Every parent is concerned with providing for his or her child’s future. We want to feel secure knowing that if anything were to happen to us, our children would be taken care of. This is why man..

By: Robert B. Wolfe, CFP® Depending on the state of one’s legal residence, the strategies and techniques for asset protection can vary. As an example, for those living in the State of Florida, the ..

Would you like to become a full-time investor? It might take years but many people manage it. However, at the same time, others try and fail. So, what is it that sets the successful ones apart from th..

Forex trading is something you see a lot in the personal finance blogosphere. So I think it’s important to write about, to explain the ins and outs, and help my readers make educated decisions when ..

With 401(k) plans becoming less and less useful, many investors are looking for other options to grow their money such as by using Betterment. One of the main drawbacks of the modern 401(k) is it’s ..