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If you want more control over your money and estate after you pass, then you need to make a will. Most people put off writing their wills because they don’t want to think about death. In fact, according to a 2020 survey by Caring.com nearly 70% of Americans don’t have an up-to-date will. However, the truth […]
The coronavirus pandemic has pushed so much about the way we live, shop, and interact onto the internet. Luckily, online shopping—from groceries to paper towels to prescription medication—has never been easier. Of course, many feel wary about punching their personal financial information into some website. COVID-19 has at once boosted online shopping but also created […]
Cyber threat, from Social Security scams to data breaches, has become an everyday concern for all Americans. And in the fallout from COVID-19, digital attacks are at an all-time high. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reports a four-time increase in identity fraud throughout this past April, as compared to January through March of this year. The […]
The $2 trillion stimulus package signed into law on March 27 is meant to put cash directly into the pockets of the millions of Americans and businesses who have been impacted by the coronavirus. A record 3.3 million citizens recently filed unemployment claims, shattering the previous all-time high of 695,000 claims in 1982. The stimulus checks being sent […]
The fallout from the coronavirus pandemic has caused many to be laid off or furloughed from jobs, and retirement savings to be decimated. Over the last two weeks, unemployment claims have skyrocketed past previous levels. In fact, a recent SimplyWise survey found that 40% of Americans’ income has been impacted by the virus. Now, forced into […]
Last week, the government passed the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES Act). The legislation sets up a $2 trillion stimulus package to help the millions of Americans that have been rocked by the COVID-19 pandemic. According to presidential economic advisor Larry Ludlow, the money is expected to hit bank accounts in just […]
If you’re just starting to dip your feet into the waters of investing, you may know that bonds are one of the options available for growing your wealth. But what are bonds, exactly? In this guide, you’ll find out the answer to that question—along with which specific type of bond might be right for you, […]
“Bitcoin” and “responsible investing” are two terms that are almost never used together. In this post we are going to do what may appear impossible on first glance: show you how to buy bitcoin in a way that you benefit from its price appreciation, but can’t lose money. This approach makes sense for certain situations. […]
The options market believes there is a 15% chance that the S&P 500 will be 10% lower than its current price at year end. This marks an increase in the odds of a large stock market correction from a month ago. The market for S&P 500 options is a large and liquid market that traders […]
If you’re reading this, you’re most likely interested in putting your money to work in the market. But maybe you’re also the kind of person who feels like the market is a little bit too risky for comfort. Luckily, there’s a solution for you. Creating a portfolio that never loses money and participates in some market upside may sound […]