Cutting back on avocado toast isn’t a great savings hack for most people. Nor does it make that much difference in your budget to try and save on groceries by planting a few tomato seeds. In some instances, building and maintaining a small garden will be more expensive than buying Read more…
The US has the world’s largest economy, but it still has no universal health insurance coverage, and a part of the population remains uninsured. The number of uninsured people has declined in recent years, but it’s still substantial. The very high cost of healthcare makes it almost impossible for uninsured Read more…
The key to investing success is to “buy low and sell high”. So it is pretty simple, you just need to find undervalued stocks, hold them until they rise in value, and then sell them. But this first part is as difficult in practice as it sounds easy in theory. Read more…
Want to learn about money management and develop skills to help you retire early with a “fat stash”? Have you tried Reddit? The internet’s most active community likes to share financial tips and real-life experiences as much as it likes discussing markets and economic trends. The following money and finance Read more…
ETFs are a great way to invest if you want to flexibility of trading stocks throughout the day but like the diversification offered by mutual funds. Dividends can add an important income stream, and dividend stocks tend to be resilient during downturns, but if you have a limited amount to Read more…
Do you enjoy working with kids? Do you have experience teaching and have a specialty of some kind? Teaching online with Outschool has opened doors for many teachers around the world to make an income teaching what they’re most passionate about, setting their own schedules and prices, and having the Read more…
There are few things more seductive than a new car. It’s shiny, it’s beautiful, you’ve always wanted it, and nothing would make you feel better than signing on the dotted line and driving that beauty away. The dealer even makes it sound affordable! Before you reach for the pen, stop Read more…
Personal loans give consumers a convenient, flexible way to cover big purchases, consolidate debt, or complete home renovation projects. But loan terms can last several years, and your current debt may affect your ability to secure additional funding, such as a mortgage or car loan. Can you pay off a Read more…
The gig economy is changing the way people work. From ride-sharing companies like Uber and Lyft to delivery specialists like Instacart and DoorDash to Airbnb, Upwork, Fiverr, and many more, millions of people worldwide are turning to online platforms to supplement their income and even build new careers. But what Read more…
Changes in currency value can have a durable impact on an economy’s performance. For example, changes in the dollar value are among the major root causes of regional crises like the 1997 Asian financial crisis or the 1980s Latin American debt crisis. Changing currency parity is also something investors in foreign markets Read more…