How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost?
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
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How Much Can You Afford to Pay for a House?
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
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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
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What is Smart Start Money?
Smart Start Money provides information on making smart money decisions. Providing tips, personal experiences, and money-saving resources, the goal is to help people start each day by staying out of debt, build wealth, and remain on a path of financial freedom.
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.
