Concerns over inflation continue to be a hot issue in the economic recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic. But what is inflation? And should you be worried about it?
This post will break down inflation in simple terms and explain…
Retirement may mark the end of full-time work—but that doesn’t mean we should stop working on our finances. Even after we quit the workforce, there’s much we can do to strengthen our retirement plan and, indeed, that may be necessary if we find we’re drawing down our nest egg too quickly…
Are you looking to double your money? With interest rates so low, it’s hard to use a bank account to make any significant amount of money these days.
In order for investors to potentially double or even triple their money, they’ll often have to take on some risk for that potential reward…
An emergency loan is a loan that covers your expenses in case of an emergency. There are a few kinds of emergency loans, but they almost always come with very short terms (usually weeks or months) and high interest rates and fees…
Paying off debt might seem like the most important thing to do for your financial health, but building up a savings buffer is just as critical. That way, when unexpected expenses come up, you’ll have funds set aside — and you won’t fall deeper into debt…
If you want to start a business, you need money. Perhaps not a lot of money, as some businesses can be run from a simple home office, but you will need the basics, like a computer and an internet connection. Once you have those, there’s plenty of scope for setting up and starting a small operation. And who knows, it may not take long for you to grow, flourish and scale…
The coronavirus pandemic has created serious challenges for many households, but the financial uncertainties from the past year did manage to create one silver lining: More Americans focused on how to budget. According to a Debt.com survey, 80 percent of Americans have a budget – the highest number ever in the four years of the survey…