Linda @ The Cents of Money Are you getting ready to buy a home? Your first (or even fifth) house purchase is a huge decision. It seems like there are a million things to know before buying a house. From figuring out how much you … Read More
Is it easy to buy a home with bad credit? No, but it’s not impossible to do so. Before engaging in a search for a home, you should find and review your latest credit report and credit score. There is … Read More
In a market environment with low yields, investors may be better off with dividend-paying strategies as an excellent way to build wealth. Total return benefits from dividend income, potential dividend growth, and capital appreciation. Every well-balanced portfolio should contain high-quality … Read More
“Bear in mind the wonderful things you learn in schools are the work of many generations. All this is put in your hands as your inheritance in order that you may receive it, honor it, add to it, and one … Read More
Lifestyle inflation happens when our income rises, we increase our spending. Like a balloon that gets larger, we tend to spend our expanding pocketful of extra dollars. When we get our first job after college, we begin to earn money, … Read More
“The question isn’t who’s going to let me; it’s who’s going to stop me.” Ayn Rand “Everyone has inside of her a piece of good news. The good news is that you don’t know how great you can be!” … Read More
Do you want to start investing in stocks but were afraid to ask? No worries, we’re glad to help you take the first steps toward investing for beginners. Investing is the most reliable way to create wealth over the long … Read More
Affording a college degree is complex, with costs rising for decades. Yet, having a college education remains a meaningful way to reach success. We will point to ways to make college more affordable and even virtually free. Planning early as … Read More
My mom was hugely influential in teaching me my first money lessons and instilling good financial habits at an early age. The underpinnings of her knowledge and encouragement were invaluable and still are to this day. Coming from a prosperous … Read More
A Timeless Classic On The Basics of Money Personal finance lessons are all around us in our everyday lives. Every day we handle money without thinking about the consequences of making poor decisions. However, we may not grasp our own … Read More
“Money is of no value; it cannot spend itself. All depends on the skill of the spender.” Ralph Waldo Emerson “Whoever said money can’t buy happiness simply didn’t know where to go shopping.” Gertrude Stein Money Can Buy … Read More