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3 IRA Myths You Can’t Afford to Believe
The world of finance and retirement can be confusing for the average passerby. So it’s no small wonder that many half-truths and misinterpretations about retirement investments have been accepted as gospel. To help you become a better long-term...
Retirement For Small Business Owners: 3 Expert Tips
When it comes to retirement for small business owners, the statistics show that many are woefully underprepared. Whether you’re a small business owner or the CEO of a large startup, there are some common reasons (and solutions) for this issue. As...
What Is a Financial Check Up, And Why Is it So Important?
We ideally visit our health practitioners annually because we know it's a smart, proactive move. More often than not, we come out reassured knowing we're on track for good physical health. If there are any issues, we're able to nip them in the bud...
7 Mental Habits That Will Make You Wealthy
More than anything, your thoughts determine your success. This is also a truism when it comes to your wealth. Everything from your daily spending decisions to how you invest relies on your decision-making. Ultra-successful individuals understand...
Your Guide to Help You Avoid Emotional Investing
When the financial news is filled with eye-catching headlines and bold predictions, it can have a major effect on your emotions. When these doomsday headlines are coupled with volatility and downturns in the stock market, it can be tempting to make...
You Should Avoid These Retirement Mistakes in Your 50s
If you're approaching (or have already entered) your 50s, you might be prone to some common retirement mistakes. Additionally, for many, their 50s are the last decade they have to make significant progress towards retirement, so these mistakes can...
5 Remarkably Simple Ways to Boost Your Motivation at Work
Sometimes, if you’ve been at your job or position for a while - or are just plain overworked - your inspiration and motivation at work can start running on empty. However, even if you want a new job (or better yet, plan to start a business), it...
Should Investing News Affect Your Decision-Making?
When you tune to (or click on) any news outlet, you’ll eventually be barraged by investing news. Often, this news is chock full of tips and ideas on which investments will go up or down in the near-future. If you’ve paid any attention to this...
International Investing: How It Can Make a More Successful Investor
If you’re already invested in a well-diversified mix of US investments, you may have considered adding international investments to your portfolio’s repertoire. However, even though international investing can bring benefits to your portfolio, it...
The Retirement Rules You Can Ignore
Sometimes, rules are meant to be broken. I’m not referring to anything illegal, but there are some retirement rules that shouldn’t necessarily be followed. Retirement is a complex task, so there are plenty of rules of thumb that exist in an attempt...
3 Smart Ways to Spring Clean Your Finances
Spring is in the air, and it not only signifies good weather – it’s also a time many of us take to clean up, organize, and rejuvenate. This shouldn’t just apply to your personal life or home, however. Even if you have a well-laid out investment...
Passive vs Active Investing: What Will Make You Successful?
Whenever there’s a discussion about passive vs active investing, you’ll see heated arguments from both sides of the aisle. However, active vs passive active investing isn't only a polarizing topic - whatever side you pick can have an enormous...