"You may be able to get a small loan from family or friends, and you can always apply for a credit card. But, there's another option to consider that comes with certain advantages — and that option is a personal loan. While personal loans have gotten a bad rap, they can offer a predictable way […]
Category Archives: Financial Management
Suze Orman: Pay Off Debt ASAP, and Not Because It Costs You Money
"Don't wait to start paying off what you owe, because otherwise what you owe will hold you back, Suze Orman, personal finance expert and best-selling author of "Women & Money," tells CNBC Make It. "Debt is bondage," she says. 'You will never, ever, ever have financial freedom if you have debt.'"
5 Virtual Stock Market Games That Help You Learn How to Invest
"Dipping your toe in stock markets for the first time is intimidating, even for those of us who consider ourselves financially savvy. But other than paying a financial specialist for advice, what other options are available?" asks Megan Ellis (photo, left) in a piece at MakeUseOf.com. "Luckily, there are a variety of stock market games […]
10 Strategies to Reduce Money Stress and Improve Your Finances
"In this post, you’ll learn what’s at the root of money stress, and develop ten strategies to reduce it and have a more peaceful life."
I Spent Nearly 14 Years in Banking, and Here Are My 10 Best Pieces of Advice about Money
"After nearly 15 years in banking, I have witnessed firsthand how banks operate and make money. That has influenced how I choose products and interact with financial institutions." "Here is my advice on how you can get the most from your bank."
8 Lies about Money That Could Be Keeping You in Debt
"Patrice C. Washington, author of Real Money Answers for Every Woman: How to Win the Money Game With or Without a Man, says the lies we tell ourselves about money might be contributing to those balances," writes Libby Kane (photo, left). "Washington says that wealth "has 100% nothing to do with money." "Below, she outlines eight […]
5 Financial Terms People Use All Wrong
"There's a lot to learn about money." "'It's not taught in high school," Bob Gavlak [photo, left], CFP and wealth adviser with Strategic Wealth Partners in Columbus, Ohio, told Business Insider. "You get taught about parabolas and Venn diagrams in high school, but you don't get taught about taxes and budgeting and credit cards and mortgages, […]
The 12 Worst Money Habits and How to Break Them
Still good advice from Libby Kane (photo, left).
9 Times When You Should Always Negotiate for a Lower Price
Nikelle Murphy (photo, left) has the details.
11 Lies You Tell Yourself That Are Keeping You from Building Wealth
"If you really want to live the financial life of your dreams, it's time to get real. Here are 11 of the most common lies you need to stop telling yourself before it's too late." Author bio – Ms. Quinn "is an experienced personal finance writer and her work has appeared on WSJ.com, Huffington Post […]
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