When it comes to personal finances, it pays to be informed. That means understanding as much about reducing debt or saving for your retirement as improving your credit score or starting an emergency fund. Having a handle on these and other fundamentals will help you make better bottom-line decisions. Here are 10 personal finance questions […]

Building and maintaining a good credit score is an important part of growing and preserving your wealth over the long term. You’ll enjoy a lower interest rate and better terms on your loans if you have a strong credit history and high credit score, which can save you thousands of dollars in interest charges over […]

Real Estate Investing Real estate is perhaps one of the most well-known wealth-creating assets. Historically, real estate has proven to be a high-yielding investment for those who know what they are doing. According to a 2017 study, the average rate of return for real estate over a roughly 150-year period was around eight percent. The […]

In a world of instant gratification, the journey to wealth stands out. It’s about consistent, deliberate choices, not jumping from one financial fad to another. While many people dream of getting rich, building wealth is something different. Getting rich often implies a sudden windfall, like a lottery win or an unexpected inheritance. It’s an infusion […]

These five simple rules will help keep your retirement savings on track and growing for the long haul and that means a Future You who’s financially secure. Who doesn’t like the sound of that? 1. Automate your savings Life is busy. Maybe you noticed? That means you need to make sure you’re contributing to your […]

Trips to visit grandkids, travel adventures and family celebrations at your paid-for home. That’s the kind of retirement many people dream about. You don’t have to earn six figures to turn this dream into a reality. But you do have to live and plan today with that goal in mind. We’ll show you how to […]

Whether it is from saving or investing, most people have aspirations to increase their net worth or even become a millionaire. Some choose to live frugally to pad their savings accounts, and others take risks through high-return investments, but no matter if you have short-term goals or a plan for the next 25 years, building […]

Given the above, what are the best investment opportunities to build wealth from nothing? 1. Stock ETFs Buying the shares of companies is one of the best ways to build wealth. As a shareholder, you benefit from the growth in the company’s value; the company is working for you. The best way to buy stocks […]

Your definition of wealth probably depends on your own experiences. As the Federal Reserve Bank puts it, “Some people consider themselves wealthy because they live in a very expensive house and travel around the world. Others believe they are wealthy simply because they’re able to pay their bills on time.” Generally, though, wealth refers to […]

In many ways, owning a business is a metaphor for life; it’s a balancing act that requires resilience and skill in order to stay afloat. If you’ve been in business for long enough, however, it’s likely you’re beginning to wonder if making a profit is a worthy enough goal. Rather than subsistence, you’re likely craving […]