One of the newer brokerages receiving a great deal of notice right now is Betterment. It is relatively new; it created quite a stir at Finnovate 2010 by winning “Best of Show”. Since then, financial bloggers and other have been writing about the service, and many have tried it out. The thing that sets them […]
Miranda Marquit M.A. in Journalism is a well known financial blogger. Miranda's articles were featured or quoted by several mainstream media. She also has her own blog Planting Money Seeds where she covers topics from freelancing through home business to finances.
10 April,2012
3 April,2012
One of the essentials for a solid financial situation is the emergency fund. You want to be able to draw on saved money in the event that a difficult and unexpected situation arises. Even though you know that you need to budget money for your emergency fund each month, it can be difficult for some […]
27 March,2012
One of the best retirement planning tools out there is the Roth IRA. However, there are people who don’t know about the Roth IRA. That’s actually too bad for them. The Roth IRA is a great tool for many who are looking for a way to increase their nest eggs, while reaping specific tax benefits. […]
20 March,2012
If you haven’t started preparing your taxes, it’s time to get cracking. After all, Tax Day is less than a month away, on April 17, 2012. Whether you are preparing your own taxes, or whether you are getting help from an accountant, it can help to be organized. Make sure you have everything you need […]
13 March,2012
One of the most well-known online brokers in the United States is Scottrade®. This brokerage firm offers you the opportunity to trade stocks, bonds, mutual funds, ETFs, and options fairly quickly and easily. It has an array of free tools for the do-it-yourself investor, and also provides you with a low-cost trading experience. On top […]
6 March,2012
Not too long ago, consumers were up in arms about the bank fees charged by Bank of America. Indeed, some major banks toyed with the idea of adding a debit card fee. With consumers fresh off the anger of taxpayer-funded bailouts of major banks, additional fees didn’t go over too well. However, banks continue to […]
28 February,2012
Life insurance is one of those insurance policies that you should have. Life insurance protects your family against financial difficulties should you pass on. If you want your family to be cared for after you are gone, a life insurance policy is a must. However, like all insurance policies, there are costs involved. You have […]
22 February,2012
One of the common pieces of advice given to those who want to build their credit history is to get a credit card. This is because credit cards are well-known for being a fast way to build a credit history. But why are credit cards so influential when it comes to your credit history? There […]
14 February,2012
One of the most popular online brokers is TradeKing, which on 2017 transformed to Ally Invest, and it’s not hard to see why. They offer inexpensive trades, as well as a variety of account and investment options and research tools that can help you make more informed investment decisions. Account Options TradeKing offers you a […]
7 February,2012
For many, starting a home business is a dream come true. You can work from home, set your own hours, and not worry about office politics. However, there are also challenges to working from home. One of the biggest challenges is overcoming a feeling of isolation when you are an entrepreneur. Loneliness in Your Home […]