Have you ever thought of trying to earn some passive income? Perhaps you’ve wondered how much money you can make peer to peer lending. Most people earn about 5-12% annualized return on their investments. So, if you invested $1000, you would make an annual return after fees and losses of approximately $50-$120. This can vary … Keep Reading

Ok, so you have some money and are ready to start investing! Do you put all of your money in the market at once, drip it in regularly or split it in a few purchases? New investors should buy at most the amount of shares necessary to maintain a portfolio between 10-30 stocks with no … Keep Reading

I know a lot of people that have Retirement Plans through their employers but don’t know if they should start investing on their own as well. After all, is stock investing worth it? Investing in the stock market on average yields 7% per year which greatly outpaces inflation so that money invested over a long period … Keep Reading

When I first started investing in stocks, I found information on my brokerage’s website about margin accounts. From what it sounded like, I could borrow money from my brokerage in order to buy stock I couldn’t afford with the hopes that it would rise in value… I didn’t like the look of that so I … Keep Reading

“Ok, I want to invest but what should I invest in?” That’s a question I hear all the time. People are ready to invest but don’t have any idea what investment opportunities exist for them. I’ve created this list of ten types of investments to help give some direction!This list of ten types of investments … Keep Reading

I love waking up and looking at my financial accounts before starting my day. I was amazed to find out that most people don’t actually like having to monitor their finances every day! For those that want a simple way to manage all of your finances in one location and get a financial snapshot once … Keep Reading

I’ve seen a lot of posts lately in forums and on Reddit from people wondering if they should invest their money in Vanguard. After reading more to determine the context of this general question, I think I can confidently help answer the over-arching question, “Is Vanguard Safe?” Before I answer this question, it’s important to … Keep Reading

Everyone knows that the smartest way to invest is to have a diversified portfolio. After all, never leave all your eggs in one basket, right? That’s what my grandmother used to say, although she never invested in the stock market. One way to ensure you are diversified is to invest in a fund that makes … Keep Reading

Whether you are applying for a loan, starting a business, or simply creating a budget, you probably ran across the term total available assets. What’s considered an asset? How do I know if I should include it as an available asset? I’m about to give you a crash course in understanding total available assets. What … Keep Reading