If you want to renovate your home but don’t know where to start, you are not the only one. Many homeowners start the process but don’t know where they are going or what to expect. But that can lead to mishaps that will cause you to regret your lack of a plan. There are several […]
Author: Justin Weinger
Preparing Yourself to Thrive in the Innovation Economy
What is the innovation economy? It’s the fast-moving world of innovation combined with entrepreneurship, and it’s shaping the present and the future in exciting ways. Gone are the days when a satisfying career meant decades with the same company and a pension at 65. These days, the rewards go to those who can be the […]
What is Financial Freedom and Why Should You Seek It?
Many people think of financial independence as being the same thing as early retirement, and you can think of it this way as well if that’s your dream. However, this is not necessarily the only goal of financial freedom. In fact, you might reframe your thinking of financial freedom as something that can happen gradually […]
Why It Makes Sense to Invest in Indices
Have you ever thought about putting at least a portion of your investment money into stock market indices? Most people have heard of stock index trading and recognized its obvious appeal in not being tied to a specific company, having exposure to a huge segment of the market, having the safety of a well-diversified investment. […]
Gimmicks Aside—What REALLY Works to Become Debt Free?
Here’s an interesting question: in an age where information—and advice—is so freely available, why do so many people still struggle to manage important scenarios in life? Even if your parents didn’t teach you about doing your taxes, washing your whites or growing a garden, you only have to get onto YouTube and you’ll find countless […]
Title Loan Buyout: All You Need to Know
An unexpected bill or emergency can force you to apply for a title loan. Here you have to use your car as collateral in case you default on the repayments. This involves surrendering your vehicle title to the lender. Fail to repay the loan amount and you risk losing your car. While title loans can […]
A Few Good Reasons to Take Out a Small Loan
You might not believe this, but not all types of debt are bad. If you never take on any sort of debt, how can you build your credit? If you want to buy a car or find somewhere to live, it’s a tremendous help if you’ve already established your creditworthiness. When it’s managed properly, debt […]
3 Ways the Financial Industry is Improving Customer Service
Customer service in the modern world has changed drastically because of the internet. Online reviews about services can either make or break a company. That’s why industries have made customer care their top priority. The expansion of social media and online services has made people more accustomed to fast reliable results. Everything is available at […]
5 Ways You Can Start Making Money Online (That Aren’t Online Surveys)
Whether you’re between jobs and need to make ends meet, or you just want a little extra on the side, here are 5 ways you can start making money online today. Start Selling Your Stuff Perhaps the easiest way to start making money online is to sell your stuff. Do you have old furniture to […]
Getting a Loan The Frugal Way
Money’s hard to come by these days. That’s a fact that doesn’t even have to be justified, especially when you consider the Great Recession and how it greatly affected the economy. Nothing should go to waste, now more than ever. And the only way to ensure that our resources are put to good use is […]