Understanding Financial Considerations

Posted on: 3 August 2020

You've probably been told to put your money where your mouth is on more than one occasion, meaning be true to your words. If you have a social conscience, why not let that be reflected in your investment choices? There may be many places to put your money, but when you want to be socially responsible, there are rules to carefully follow: 1. Don't Try to Please Everyone with Your Investment Strategy [Read More]

Posted on: 13 December 2019

Are you looking to move your money form under your pillow to a savings account, or just switch from your current bank? If so, you will be comparing many different types of savings accounts and trying to figure out which one is best for you. Here are some things to consider to know that you found a good one.  Look for Sign-Up Bonuses Every bank is looking to win your business, and they do that by offering sign-up bonuses. [Read More]

Posted on: 14 October 2019

People talk about "tax-free municipal bonds" as though municipal bonds are taxable like any other investment. Here is the thing; they are not taxable. Ergo, the addition of "tax-free" to municipal bonds is a redundancy, but maybe it has more to do with the fact that municipalities want more investors who are not in the know. If you are one of those investors who did not know that municipal bonds are (mostly) tax-free, here is what else you need to know and how you can benefit from this kind of investment anyway. [Read More]

Posted on: 14 August 2019

The crush of owing a lot of money to multiple creditors can leave you feeling at a loss for what to do. There are organizations that offer debt settlement services, but it's important to understand what they can and cannot do for you. If you're curious about the debt settlement process, here are three things you need to know. Understand Their Business Model Settling debt has become an industry in America, and there are at least three common business models. [Read More]