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, […]
Once upon a time, there was a world where the term robo-advisor didn’t even exist. Now everywhere you turn, there’s a new batch of robo-advisors popping up, eagerly hoping to help you manage your money. What are robo-advisors? They’re online investment services that use computer software to manage your portfolio. Robo-advisors offer low fees, promise high […]
This is my 10th year as a freelancer. I love what I do, and am fortunate to be able to set my own hours and work from anywhere. My situation is a little unprecedented in that I didn’t move from a “real” job into self-employment. Instead, I went straight from grad school into freelancing. However, I […]
The two boxes looked identical, except for the price. Both contained a sound system we were considering purchasing, but the price sticker on one said, “Open Box,” and had a price of $90 less than the other. My gut told me the right choice was to save the money and buy the Open Box item. […]
