Want a $100 gift card for Amazon? Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist turned turned financial advisor obsessed with climate change risk, data and business. Jackie holds a B.A. Degree from Macalester College and an M.A. in English from Claremont Graduate University.
The online trading world is one of the most complicated industry where you can make a huge amount of profit. But most of the traders are struggling to make money on regular basis. Out of every 100 traders, only 5 of them are making a consistent profit. If you look at the professional Singaporean traders…
In spite of the ever-changing state of the economy, investing is still a good way to increase your nest-egg and save for the future. Unfortunately, for every legitimate investment opportunity, there are half a dozen scams trying to do nothing more than steal your hard earned money. If you’re interested in investing but aren’t sure…
So you’ve saved up and have a little cash to invest. You like the idea of seeing that money grow. You’ll be able to afford that brand new Porsche, or that dream trip to Italy. But you didn’t learn finance too well yet, no fear that is where all things finance saves the day! Here…
What do you give someone as a gift when they insist they have everything they need? Does this dilemma sound familiar? I’ve had this happen to me and it can leave you in a tough spot. On one hand you need a great gift, but on the other, you have no idea what that great…
Right after I graduated from college and started my first “real” job I had to find a place to live, build a more professional wardrobe, pay off student loans, and purchase a few pieces of furniture for a new place. Unfortunately, all of these things cost money, which, as a recent college grad, I had…
When you are making a large purchase, such as a home or a car, most experts agree that it would be absurd to do so without looking it over yourself or hiring it done to make sure you are getting what you are paying for. If you are buying a home specifically, there is usually…
If you have ever tried to rent an apartment before or you simply know someone who has then you should already be aware of the idea that apartments can be volatile when it comes to the overall economy. A landlord not only wants to generate a profit, but they may need to continue paying a…
Getting homeowners insurance is part and parcel when you own your own home. Homeowners insurance protects your home in instances of a burglary, fire and even water damage. But because every home is different, the amount of protection you need may or may not be different from your neighbor, friend or in-law. If you are…
According to a recent study, one in three American’s do not have a budget, which means there is a spending free for all, which is a scary thought. For those though that do carry a budget, in order to be successful it takes patience, discipline, and tweaks in order to remain successful. For the rest,…