Financial Advice
In many parts of America, the cost of living has skyrocketed out of control. The resulting increase in costs for things like rent, groceries, utilities, healthcare, and transportation has seen thousands of Americans pack up and move to greener (or at least cheaper) pastures. There are still plenty of cities in the good ol’ U.S. […]
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Financial Advice
Qualifying military members can set up a Survivor’s Benefit Plan (SBP) upon retirement. The SBP, along with standard Social Security, can be used by a widow to stay financially afloat. Both the deceased veteran and the surviving spouse must meet certain conditions to qualify for a SPB. The payment amount depends on a number of […]
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Financial Advice
How much money do you really need to live well in retirement? While $1 million tends to be the conventional number thrown around by financial planners, the reality is that many of the warmest and most beautiful places in the world are also some of the most affordable areas to live. People willing to move […]
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Financial Advice
You’ve probably heard the term “yo-yo dieting” before. It’s the problem that many people face when they attempt to lose weight. They will make drastic, unsustainable changes to their exercise and diet plans. The weight drops off, they relax their diet and start skipping gym days, and the weight comes roaring back. Rinse, repeat, ad […]
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Financial Advice
In many parts of America, the cost of living has skyrocketed out of control. The resulting increase in costs for things like rent, groceries, utilities, healthcare, and transportation has seen thousands of Americans pack up and move to greener (or at least cheaper) pastures. There are still plenty of cities in the good ol’ U.S. […]
9 minute read
Money
The ultra-rich have lifestyles most of us can’t imagine. From buying smaller yachts for their superyachts to funding a private space race, the idea of having that much money is downright alien to the rest of us. Love them or hate them, America clearly has a fascination with billionaires. There’s just something so darn interesting […]
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Financial Advice
Qualifying military members can set up a Survivor’s Benefit Plan (SBP) upon retirement. The SBP, along with standard Social Security, can be used by a widow to stay financially afloat. Both the deceased veteran and the surviving spouse must meet certain conditions to qualify for a SPB. The payment amount depends on a number of […]
6 minute read
Financial Advice
How much money do you really need to live well in retirement? While $1 million tends to be the conventional number thrown around by financial planners, the reality is that many of the warmest and most beautiful places in the world are also some of the most affordable areas to live. People willing to move […]
6 minute read
Insurance
Losing a job is never easy. This is especially true if it caught you by surprise or you received little (or no) severance pay from your former employer. Thankfully, unemployment insurance is designed to help alleviate your immediate financial concerns while you look for another job. The pandemic has caused a massive amount of economic […]
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Taxes
Common-law marriage has been practiced in the United States since the 1870s. The rules are still applied to any unmarried couples living together that meet certain conditions. If you’re thinking of moving in with your partner, that’s great. However, there are definitely some things you need to be aware of before you start pooling assets […]
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Financial Advice
Divorce often takes a financial toll on everyone involved. There’s just no way around it. Anyone who has been through it already knows the stress it creates. Not only are there massive emotional hurdles to go through, but financial hardships too. If you aren’t prepared, it can take an even bigger toll. That’s why it’s […]
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Financial Advice
They say everything is negotiable. This is especially true when it comes to negotiating a lease of an apartment or condominium. From monthly rent to parking, too fees, perks, and policies, there is plenty you can negotiate on. Obviously, the best time to do this is before taking possession of your new place. However, successful […]
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Financial Advice
You’ve probably heard plenty of disclaimers from people who claim not to be giving official legal advice. After all, that’s the society we live in. Everyone needs to protect their own liability. At the same time though, our society also sometimes requires to reach out to attorneys in regards to legal matters beyond our means. […]
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Financial Advice
We have so many accounts these days. Bank accounts, website logins, investment sites, government logins, stock trading apps — the list goes on and on. There are so many places we can keep our money, it can be hard to keep track of everything. Sometimes, money in a bank account gets forgotten. Or you don’t […]
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