Apprenticeships have been around for as long as skilled trades. Traditionally, apprenticeships have been geared toward fields like mechanics, construction, electrical, and engineering, all of which require hands-on training. In the face of skyrocketing unemployment and student loan debt, this fact may be changing for good. The United States is surprisingly behind the trend toward apprenticeship-based […]
Recently, TD Bank released the results of research that indicate that fewer people have savings accounts. What’s interesting about the results, however, is that this doesn’t mean people aren’t saving money — especially millennials. Instead, it appears that many consumers are changing where they keep their money, moving it out of savings accounts. According to […]
I’m one of the most boring investors ever. My Roth IRA is composed of index exchange-traded funds (ETFs), and I automatically invest a set amount each month and let it grow. I don’t fiddle with it; I just let it ride. Turns out, indexing in your retirement portfolio is probably one of the best things […]
Popular culture has a far greater impact on our belief systems and personal philosophies than you might expect. An afternoon with a tub of popcorn and the latest summer blockbuster can affect your view of money — without you even realizing it. Here are four huge summer blockbusters from the last 30 years, and the […]
When you purchase life insurance, you do so with the hope that your loved ones will be taken care of if you pass away prematurely. However, before you congratulate yourself on making sure your family is provided for, take a step back and closely review the situation. There are things that can still go wrong, leaving […]
In many big cities, like New York, it’s common to work with a real estate broker to find an apartment. In fact, many listings are only shown exclusively through brokers. You can still find one on your own but it’s definitely much more difficult. Unfortunately, when working with a broker to find a place to live, […]
