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10 Influencer Scams To Avoid If…
Have you ever scrolled through social media and thought, Wow, this person is making six figures a month, how do I get in on that? Same. Social media is flooded with people claiming they’ve cracked the code to overnight success, passive income, or early retirement. But here’s the truth: many of these so-called experts are
Sleepless in Kyiv: how Ukraine's capital…
Sleepless in Kyiv: how Ukraine's capital copes with Russia's nighttime attacks
How To Compute Your Product Price…
Isa sa pinaka-importanteng tanong ng bawat aspiring negosyante ay: “Paano ko iko-compute ang presyo ng produkto o serbisyo ko?” Madaling sabihin na dapat “may tubo” – pero paano nga ba ito gawin nang tama? Here’s a simplified step-by-step guide to help you set the right price for your product or service: 1. Alamin ang Total
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- Your Retirement Withdrawal Order of Operations
Before the article, here’s what’s happening this week on our podcast, Personal Finance for Long-Term Investors: Retirement withdrawal strategies are one of the most common topics that you readers write to me about. You ask questions like: Which accounts and which assets should you withdraw first, and why? How does Social Security fit in? What … Read more - You don’t have to be afraid…
Advertiser Disclosure: rich & REGULAR is a member of affiliate marketing programs and may receive commission in exchange for promoting products and services. I [Julien] hate hotel gift shops. Every time I set foot in one, I can feel the insane price premium squeezing money out of me. One time, while visiting Florida, I’d completely forgotten to … Read more - Why Your Company May Be Struggling…
When it comes to the big world of business, times get hard. Not everything is going to go your way all of the time, and you’ve got to learn to be okay with that. Well, not okay with it per se, but you have to find ways to get through and make your business thrive … Read more - Why You Should Wake Up Early…
Since summer last year, I decided that I should wake up early. I read all the blogs about people who woke up early, and it just made sense to try it. All blogs stated that waking up early, meditating, affirmations, would all help you. They made it sound as if my life would magically change … Read more - Why U.S. Life Insurers Are Moving…
Between 2019 and 2024, a monumental financial transformation has quietly unfolded within the U.S. life insurance sector: approximately $800 billion in reserves have been shifted offshore. This staggering figure not only marks one of the largest capital reallocations in recent industry history but also signals a significant evolution in how insurers manage risk, capital, and … Read more
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What Is a Secured Credit Card?
A secured credit card can help individuals with limited or poor credit history to rebuild their credit scores. However, many Canadians are unsure of how secured cards differ from regular and prepaid credit cards. This article covers the basics of secured credit cards and explains when you might need one. What Is a Secured Credit
February 2021 Net Worth Update –…
This is my official Net Worth Update for February 2021. Below are my actual numbers for ALL my investments and liabilities as of 02/02/2021. Detailed explanations and a quick summary can be found below. If you would like to see my previous months net worth posts, please visit my Net Worth Tracker. I have
How to Think Like a Successful…
Being a successful business owner is not actually about having millions of dollars as start-up capital. It’s not even about getting a 100% return on investments overnight or living in a penthouse somewhere in the heart of your City. To be a successful entrepreneur, you must have the millionaire mindset that will help you focus
The 15 Best Financial Podcasts For…
Looking for the best financial podcasts for women? Look no further! Finding top finance podcasts to listen to for the best advice on how to upgrade your finances can be quite a challenge. Today, there are literally thousands of podcasts out there – some of which are pure gold and others, not so much. If
Knight-Bagehot names 25-26 fellows
The Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism has named the 2025-26 fellows for its Knight-Bagehot program in business journalism. They are: Alex Janin is a health reporter at The Wall Street Journal in New York City, covering the intersection of science, wellness and money. Her work explores the booming longevity and anti-aging industry, including how shifting
The Best Payment Methods To Survive…
An e-commerce store is not enough to make money online. Customers need various payment alternatives. Otherwise, you risk being just another domain with a catchy name and no sales. For the majority of online retailers, there are many best payment option providers, according to our research. It is ideal for small startup enterprises while also
How to Create a Sub-Account in…
Want to learn how to create a sub-account for your Capital One savings account? It’s easy to do, and the steps are below. In case you aren’t familiar with what a sub-accounts are, they’re basically savings accounts you set up after you’ve created your first account. Sub-accounts are great because you can give them nicknames
The Silent Storm: Navigating the Quiet…
The economic landscape of 2024 has been marked by a peculiar downturn, one that doesn’t fit the traditional mold of a recession. While official indicators may not signal a full-blown recession, millions of Americans are feeling the strain of a weakening economy, a phenomenon often referred to as the “quiet recession.” It’s very easy to
In What Order to Make Your…
The retirement account landscape seems like a mish mash of acronyms – 401(k), IRA, HSA, etc. If you’re new to this, as I was when I first started working, it can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there is an order of operations when it comes to saving for retirement. And it’s an order that works for everyone,
19 Fitness Side Hustles to Make…
Looking for a fitness-related side hustle to make extra money? The good news is there are lots of ways to stay active, help others, and get paid at the same time! I compiled this list based on: Interviews with dozens of fitness side hustles My 15+ years of side hustle experience Feedback from the 50,000+