Grow your money with smart saving habits and investment strategies. From emergency funds and high-yield savings accounts to stock market basics and long-term investing, this section helps you build wealth step by step.
Are you looking for a safe investment? If so, there is no better time than now to consider a certificate of deposit (CD). With so many benefits, you owe it to yourself to decide if this is something that could work in your favor. Here are four of the most powerful benefits associated with CD … Read more
For some people, the thought of saving money is something that never crosses their mind. They don’t care to save, don’t know how to get started, and/or are afraid of what will happen if they fail. Are you aware of the relatively simple ways to save money on a monthly basis? Here are five ideas … Read more
When you hear the term “CD” you might immediately think of the round, flat disc that you stick into a player to hear music. There’s another kind of CD you should know about, one that can help you earn a little bit of money. CD is an acronym for certificate of deposit. This is type … Read more
A recent survey conducted by the FDIC shows that 25% of American households lack a savings account. You can certainly save money outside a savings account – by stacking the cash in a safe place or by leaving it in a checking account – but having a savings account has several benefits that those without … Read more
Saving isn’t easy. It’s especially hard when you try to save what’s left over after you’ve paid all your other expenses. For one, you may not have much money left over after paying bills. And after spending all your money on life’s necessities, you may not feel motivated to put money in savings. You’d probably … Read more
If you have (or have thought about) a savings account at a traditional bank, odds are you aren’t getting a great rate. Savings accounts have one of the lowest rates of all types of investment and savings vehicles with rates as low as .10%. Put $1,000 in an account earning .10% annually and you’ll only … Read more
Start thinking about saving Saving money is something that most of us know we should do. But even though we know we should, some of us are better than others at actually following through on putting away cash for our future needs. It can be very difficult to form the habit of regularly building our … Read more
Opportunity in a Bear Market The stock market’s volatility sure does reflect a lot of uncertainty and fear out there. While there’s good reason to be cautious, there’s also good reason to start researching some possible buying opportunities. As the dominoes continue to fall, it can mean the strong companies that are still standing once … Read more
Think things through before you panic out of the market at a loss. These days, the market’s been taking investors on a pretty scary ride. Many of us watch helplessly as the value of our investments fall, recover a little, and then drop some more. Times like these can really test those nerves and bring … Read more
Are you a homeowner who fears that you won’t be able to keep up with your ARM payments once they reset? Or are you already struggling with your mortgage payments? The HOPE for Homeowners Program may be able to help you refinance into an affordable FHA loan so you can avoid foreclosure and keep your … Read more
