admin With the target federal funds rate at highs we haven’t seen in decades, there are plenty of banks offering high interest rates on their savings and certificate of deposits. If you’re a retiree looking to get more interest on your savings or just looking to park some of your cash somewhere save and FDIC insured, … Read more
Jim Wang is a forty-something father of four who is a frequent contributor to Forbes and Vanguard’s Blog. He has also been fortunate to have appeared in the New York Times, Baltimore Sun, Entrepreneur, and Marketplace Money. Jim has a B.S. in Computer Science and Economics from Carnegie Mellon University, an M.S. in Information Technology … Read more
Keeping electronic copies of documents is the norm these days. But sometimes, you need to make physical copies of documents. When you do, it’s nice to know where to get copies for cheap or for free. To help, we’ve compiled a list of stores and other places you can go to get copies made. Some recommendations are … Read more
With the median price of a house now sitting at a lofty $430,300, qualifying for a mortgage isn’t the only obstacle facing prospective homebuyers. Coming up with a down payment is another challenge all its own. That raises the question, can I use my 401(k) to buy a house? The short answer is, sometimes. On … Read more
In 2008, Warren Buffett offered a million dollar bet to any hedge fund brave enough to accept – an S&P 500 index fund would beat any portfolio of hedge funds over 10 years. Ted Seides, a co-founder of Protégé Partners, took the bet. In 2019, eight months before the end of the bet, Seides conceded. It’s … Read more
Anyone who trades stocks and pays attention to technical analysis knows how valuable a good stock screener can be. But with dozens of stock screeners to choose from, how do you find one that’s right for you? Finviz is a popular choice for beginner and experienced investors alike, offering features like charts, heat maps, insider … Read more
Online brokers allow you to place stock market trades in an instant. But to be successful, it helps to have access to the latest stock market data and the best stock analysis tools. That’s where stock charting software apps come in handy, especially for active traders. Stock charting software apps analyze the price action of … Read more
Just the other day, I listed something on Facebook Marketplace and someone immediately messaged me (huge 🚩!) about it. Actually, three people did and they all sent the same message! They all wanted to know the same thing – would I ship the item to them? What payment did I accept? I knew for a … Read more
Losing a loved one is one of the most difficult things a person can experience. In fact, it can trigger a mental and emotional fog that lasts for days or weeks, impeding the ability to make decisions concerning the deceased’s final affairs. It would be ideal to have a plan in place in advance of … Read more
If you’ve been searching for a better return for your savings, you may have noticed that online banks are paying significantly more than traditional brick-and-mortar banks. This includes MySavingsDirect, which is currently paying 4.35% APY on their high interest savings account, which is comparable to rates you’ll find elsewhere but does not lead the pack … Read more