Approximately half of older Americans don’t have anything in their retirement savings accounts, or any accounts for that matter. This figure is worrying given that, in old age, few people can manage to have reliable income on an active basis. Even worse, their needs will be increasing as they get older. To avoid being part of…
Are you looking for a safe place to park cash that is an alternative to your local bank, online account, or credit union? If so, then go to https://www.treasurydirect.gov/ and see what the government has to offer. You will find multiple savings vehicles that are backed by the full faith and credit of the…
Estimates suggest that US consumers used nearly 2.84 billion coupons in 2018. People love to use coupons because they love the idea of getting a great deal. Thus, if you own a business, coupons can be a great way to generate some buzz. However, if you’ve never used coupons as a means of promoting your…
On average, 15,000 to 22,000 non-smoking individuals die every year due to lung cancer caused by radon in the U.S. Running a radon test to a home or a property before buying reduces exposure to cancer. Now imagine if you are protected from radon that causes cancer! Radon is hazardous not only to your health…
We all look forward to our summer holidays from the time the last one has finished. I remember being so excited by the prospect of spending my summer in a caravan at Weymouth Sands. It was only a few years later the destination was Spain and off to roast on the beach. Today it is…
Real estate has always been a great investment. And that’s never been truer than right now. This is especially true of commercial real estate. After all, the economy is booming. And as new businesses spring up, they are needing office space. So if you’ve been wanting to learn how to get started in commercial real…
If you’re interested in investing, it may seem like real estate is too much work. Why would you buy and manage houses when you could buy a stock and sit on it? But when done right, investing in real estate can provide stable returns for the rest of your life. There were millions of homes…
Life is a wonderful rollercoaster ride with plenty of twists and turns to keep us entertained along the journey. Of course, for all the great moments, it does tend to have the habit of throwing some nasty hurdles in the way as well. For many who are treading a financial tightrope, unexpected charges can hit…
Fundrise is an online real estate investing platform that allows investors to invest in commercial and real estate through crowdsourcing. One of the advantages of Fundrise is that its investments are open to anyone. You need not be an accredited investor to participate in the investment offerings. The company deals mostly in REITS by managing…
How many people do you know that live beyond their means? Unfortunately, that number is many in the US. American household debt has reached a staggering $13.21 trillion. What can you do to stay out of debt? In today’s online ordering and credit card culture, will you know how to avoid credit card debt? Financial…