Personal Finance

Personal finance isn't nuclear physics - just spend less than you earn, save and invest the rest - but knowing what should be done and actually doing it, however, are two different things. Here are 10 money lessons I wish I had known when I was 20 which have the power to change your life if you are willing to embrace them. Words: 1340

Frugality often gets a bad rap. Many people misunderstand frugality and assume that it's nothing more than being "cheap" when, in reality, frugality is making sure that you get the most from the money and resources you have, even if they are limited. [Here are 10 ways to do just that.] Words: 1132

We’re told easy money will bolster the economy as consumers and businesses take advantage of low rates and spend but if you’re trying to save money, this is anything but a boon.

The Rule of 72 is a time-proven method to predict how long is needed for a portfolio or income stream to double. Take a moment and learn more about the benefits of this time-tested tool and how to use it to determine the yield necessary - or the time frame needed - to achieve your goals.

Most financial "advisors" are really not trained to be skilled investment experts. They are trained to gather assets and keep their customers happy. They are salespeople. Is your financial "advisor" selling you services that amount to not much more than a smile or is he/she offering real substance that will help you meet your financial goals? You should take a long hard look at your financial advisor and rethink what you expect of them and this summary of articles does just that.

The U.S. Mint has issued 5 new 25 cent coin designs into circulation which could be worth 100x their face value if they are in average mint state condition. Here's what to look for:

When the topic of a stock market crash comes up, The #1 question we get from gold and silver investors is this: "If we have a stock market crash won’t gold and silver crash, too?"

The Credit Suisse Research Institute's Global Wealth Report 2021 report looks at levels and distribution of wealth around the world. Here are a few snapshots and comments from the report

While there are risks, cryptocurrencies can reap huge rewards for those who make the right investment decisions. In this blog post, we discuss how to invest in cryptocurrency and what you need to know if you want to get involved!

As the winter wave of the pandemic surges across the world....the economy is losing jobs again...[and] that makes this a good time to be topping off your emergency fund, just in case your budget takes a financial hit...Here are 18 ways to boost your income — from money making to money saving.