Author: Miranda Marquit
How to plan for retirement when you’re self-employed
Many people dream of being self-employed, setting their own hours, and making more money. However, one of the biggest retirement money mistakes made by the self-employed is, well, …
Easy ways to invest in renewable energy
Increasingly, investors are considering how to invest in renewable energy. This is part of a wider move toward socially responsible investing. Additionally, there are a number …
7 times taxable investment accounts are a good idea
In fact, more than half of U.S. households have some exposure to the stock market, according to the Pew Research Center. However, most of those stocks …
15 smart tax moves to make before Dec. 31
It’s been a crazy year so far, with a lot of changes in personal finances, retirement planning, tax planning as well as business finances. As we …
10 ways women accidentally ruin their finances
We read a lot about how women are falling behind financially — especially during the pandemic when women’s participation in the labor market is at its …
7 steps to investing in stocks online
Investing in the stock market is one of the ways to grow your wealth over time. There’s a good chance that you won’t be able to …
Early retirement: Can you swing it?
Many people dream of early retirement but aren’t sure when it’s the right time. Here’s how you know you’re ready to retire early. Early retirement has become …
8 ways COVID-19 may change our health & finances forever
For weeks — months at this point — the novel coronavirus pandemic has dominated the news headlines and our lives. Stay-at-home orders meant to curb the …
How to get the most out of your credit card with these 25 perks
Signing up for a credit card that offers the best benefits makes a lot of sense. And it’s natural to focus on highly-publicized rewards and special …
3 ways to spend leftover money in a 529 Plan (without paying a penalty)
One way to save for your child’s college is to use an education savings account such as a 529 plan. I’ve been putting money into a 529 plan for …
Here’s exactly how student loan interest works
Back when you signed the dotted line and took out your student loans, how well did you understand the terms? Maybe things were a little fuzzy, …
9 important debt questions to ask before you say ‘I do’
According to the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, one of the top reasons marriages fail is money. If you want to keep financial problems like debt from being …
How to buy a house even if you have student loan debt
According to a 2018 Student Loan Hero survey, 43% of college-educated Americans with student loans said they postponed buying a home because of their debt. But student …
Pay off student loans or invest? 6 questions to help you decide
With millions of Americans dealing with more than $1.5 trillion in outstanding student loan debt, it’s no surprise that many young workers are stressed about their debt …
