With credit card interest rates on the rise, you may be wondering how to lower your credit card interest rate, or if it’s even a possibility. The interest rates of many popular credit cards are now hovering close to 30%. According to this Forbes article, the average credit card balance in 2022 was roughly … Read more
In photography, “golden hours” refers to the last hour before sunset and the first hour after sunrise. It’s when you get perfect light for the best photos. The light isn’t enough to transform a terrible photo into a great one, but can help a good photo become a great looking one. But the concept of … Read more
If you’re a real estate investor or plan to be, you need to be familiar with a 1031 exchange, which is a strategy that enables you to sell one property in exchange for another without incurring taxes in the process. Does that sound too good to be true? Maybe so, but 1031 exchanges are recognized … Read more
It wasn’t that long ago when even the best CD rates paid next to nothing due to record-low interest rates. Well, times have changed, and short-term Certificates of Deposit (CDs) are once again offering decent returns for conservative and short-term investors. But how high have rates risen? Is it possible to earn 6% on a … Read more
If you are an active trader, especially if you are into options trading, Tastytrade is one of the best platforms for doing so. They are designed for active traders so the emphasis is on features that you’ll need. This includes an emphasis on speed and tools for the active trader, like quick trades, quick trade … Read more
Depositing checks via your mobile device can be a convenient way to get money in the bank quickly. However, mobile check deposit limits can vary depending on where you bank. If you like using mobile deposit or are interested in learning more about how it works, you’ve come to the right place. Table of Contents … Read more
If you want to build wealth, one of the best ways is to invest in the stock market. The average return of the S&P 500 over the past 151 years has been 8.4%1. The numbers get even more impressive if you look at rolling periods of 5, 10, and 20 years. In every 20 year … Read more
Options trading has become more popular in recent years, with an increase in the number of online brokers and investment apps allowing the buying and selling of options contracts. A covered call is just one of many options strategies and one you should be aware of if you’re getting involved with options trading. In this … Read more
Many investors rely on stock-picking services to help them choose the right investments for their portfolios, and The Motley Fool is one of the investment industry’s most popular stock-picking platforms. The company was founded in 1993 by brothers Tom and David Gardner, who remain very active within the organization. But while the Motley Fool boasts … Read more
One of my favorite movies of all time is The Goonies. And one of my favorite moments is when Mikey finds One-Eye Willy’s treasure map (really, it’s when Chunk drops the frame) and the Goonies go on their quest to find his treasure. We love treasure maps. And we have one too – it’s a … Read more