Surprisingly many people are not aware of what a financial advisor charges for their service. According to a survey by the Investor Education Foundation, 17% of investors do not know what
People that are looking to purchase a home frequently question how much they can afford to pay for a house. Although numerous financial experts claim
Door to door sales would seem like it should be something of the past. Yet, it seems there are still quite a few businesses that
The world today appears to be full of workplace bullies. According to a survey on bullying released in 2021, 30 percent of Americans report having experienced abusive
Most markets around the country are seeing outrageous and unrealistic housing prices. According to a Bankrate report, the average home price has increased by about 30% in
Retirement doesn’t start at a pre-determined age. It really starts when a person has the desire to retire and the money to do so. However,
Insider trading has been known to be an illegal practice for some time. For politicians and lawmakers trading on information not available to the public
I will freely admit that I am what some people would describe as cheap. This is not quite how I would describe it, but many
Saving for retirement is crucial for everyone. Defined benefit plans, such as a pension plan, is not something that is readily available for most people
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Times have changed since getting a job and keeping the same place of employment for a lifetime. The average time spent with one employer is now three to five years. Companies are replacing workers with lean staff that previously held more people to accomplish the same tasks. This has resulted in periods of unemployment for many people making it challenging to save for retirement and stay debt free.
The rising costs of healthcare, consumer goods, and wages that often do not seem to keep pace with the cost of daily life make it more important than ever to make smart financial decisions.
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