June 2024

No Rush To Pay Off Your Adjustable-Rate Mortgage Before It Resets

During my days of purchasing homes with mortgages, I had a fondness for adjustable-rate mortgages (ARMs). The appeal lay in securing a lower interest rate compared to a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. Further, it’s better to align the fixed-rate duration with my planned homeownership tenure. With the average duration of homeownership being approximately 12 years, opting […]

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11 Tips for Flying Comfortably as a Person of Size

Tiffani Sherman writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article 11 Tips for Flying Comfortably as a Person of Size originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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10 Red Flags for New Retirees In Their First Year Of Retirement

The first year of retirement is a critical period that can be filled with unexpected challenges and adjustments. During this time, new retirees must be vigilant for red flags that could indicate potential problems in their financial planning, lifestyle choices, and emotional well-being. 1. Mortgage When you’re considering retirement, make sure you pay off your

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15 Signs People Are Doing Worse Financially Than the Average Boomer

Are you tired of feeling like you’re constantly one step behind financially? Ever wondered if you’re missing out on the wealth and stability that seemed to come easily for the Boomer generation? Here are telltale signs that you’re not keeping pace financially with the average Boomer and what you can do to take control of

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From juggling to thriving: A guide to empowering single parents on their financial journey

Implementing simple financial strategies can enable single parents to focus on long-term priorities https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/family-finance/guide-empowering-single-parents-financial-journey #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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Does Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure?

Filing bankruptcy is an ordeal no one wants to endure, but if the alternative is losing your home to foreclosure, you may consider it worthwhile. Some bankruptcy scenarios offer just such a trade-off, but in other cases, bankruptcy can only block foreclosure temporarily. Read on to understand the distinction. Can Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure? The short

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Chase’s 5% Bonus Categories, Q3 2024: Gas, Movie Theaters, Select Live Entertainment

Craig Joseph writes for NerdWallet. Email: cjoseph@nerdwallet.com. The article Chase’s 5% Bonus Categories, Q3 2024: Gas, Movie Theaters, Select Live Entertainment originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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Is Job Hopping Bad For Your Career and Finances?

For most people, a common way to improve their wealth and finances is through the traditional 9-5 job. However, being labeled a “job hopper” was (and can be) seen as a negative and many employers would see that as a red flag. After all, as an employer why would you hire someone who will jump

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8 Best Virtual Mailboxes

Virtual mailbox services provide users with a real street address where they can receive mail. They also offer a variety of other services geared to small businesses. They are popular with digital nomads who may lack a fixed address, or self-employed individuals who work from home and would rather not use a P.O. Box or

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16 Common Personal Loan Terms You Should Know

Personal loans are a relatively simple type of loan, but there are still a lot of terms and fine print to review. Here are 16 terms that are directly related to what lenders consider and how personal loans work. Annual Percentage Rate (APR) An annual percentage rate (APR) represents the annualized cost of borrowing money.

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From Part-Time To Full-Time Fatherhood: A Tricky Transition

When my son was born in April 2017, I promised to become a full-time father until he turned five. I was so serious about this commitment that I sold our largest rental property to free up time. This property was supposed to be our crown jewel for my wife and my retirement plans. However, something

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10 investing tips for beginners

Investing can be a powerful tool for your financial growth, but getting started can seem daunting. If you’ve never ventured into the world of trading on the stock market, buying bonds, or investing in funds, it can be tough to know where to even begin. But never fear: even beginners can successfully navigate the world

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Solar Panels in Colorado: Costs and Incentives in 2024

Laura Leavitt writes for NerdWallet. Email: articles@nerdwallet.com. The article Solar Panels in Colorado: Costs and Incentives in 2024 originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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12 Items The Middle Class Feels Obligated to Buy

In a world where consumerism often reigns, it’s not uncommon for individuals to feel compelled to purchase items that go beyond their basic needs. The desire to keep up with trends, societal pressures, and persuasive marketing can lead people to buy things that, upon closer inspection, may not be essential in their lives. 1. Trendy

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Financial Peace University vs. True Financial Freedom vs. Crown Financial MoneyLife

FP Answers: What are some odd clauses that people put in their wills? Are they enforceable?

Gifts of personal property can be emotionally priceless, but costly to handle if courts must rule on legal issues https://financialpost.com/personal-finance/odd-clauses-wills-enforceable #financialfreedom #money #entrepreneur #business #finance #investing #financialliteracy #success #investment #wealth #motivation #financialindependence #passiveincome #personalfinance #realestate #stockmarket #debtfree #entrepreneurship #invest #bitcoin #creditrepair #debtfreecommunity #investor #trading #workfromhome #stocks #credit #financialeducation #bhfyp

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What Should I Do if My Driver’s License Number Is Stolen?

Your stolen driver’s license number can be the key that helps unlock all sorts of fraud, such as opening financial accounts in your name or creating fake IDs. Whether it’s stolen in a data breach or out of your wallet, it can wreak havoc on your finances. Here’s what to do if someone steals your

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Financial Peace University vs. True Financial Freedom vs. Crown Financial MoneyLife

I recently completed three of the top Christian financial education programs for churches: SeedTime’s True Financial Freedom, Dave Ramsey’s Financial Peace University, and Crown Financial’s MoneyLife. These popular programs all claim to help you get control of your finances from a biblical perspective. However, they go about it in different ways with varying teaching styles

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Stock market hours: know when the market opens

If you’re investing in stocks, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), mutual funds, or bonds, you’ll run into the question of when, exactly, you can buy and sell securities. When is the stock market open? What are the stock market’s regular trading hours? Can you buy stock after hours? This guide will cover all the facts you need

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Should You Use a HELOC to Pay Your Kid’s College Tuition?

Kate Wood writes for NerdWallet. Email: kwood@nerdwallet.com. The article Should You Use a HELOC to Pay Your Kid’s College Tuition? originally appeared on NerdWallet.

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15 Simple Ideas That Made People Millions of Dollars

These examples prove that million-dollar ideas often come from recognizing and solving ordinary challenges in an inventive way, turning simplicity into significant profit. We highlight how straightforward concepts have led to massive financial success. 1. The Pet Rock Phenomenon Gary Dahl joked about a pet that required no care. Rocks as pets seemed absurd. Yet,

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