Top 6 Financial Fears and How to Overcome Them
Whether you’re in it for the costumes or the candy, everyone gets spooked at some point on Halloween. But deep down, you know the trick-or-treat night frights are rooted in fun, and come November 1st, the goblin masks and mad scientist wigs will be put away for another year. The same can’t always be said […]
7 Safe Online Shopping Tips with Jim Wang
Years ago, I remember buying a DVD boxed set as a gift from a small online retailer. It was such a good deal I was willing to overlook how terrible the website looked. It was supposed to ship in a few days, but I didn’t hear a peep for over a week. I tried calling […]
What’s the Difference Between Options and Stocks?
Building a portfolio can be like dining out. You have lots of choices (Chicken or beef? French fries or side salad?), but not all of them suit your appetite. Stocks may be your go-to pick, but options can also be a wise choice for your portfolio. Whether you choose stocks, options, or a combination of […]
How to Build an ETF Portfolio – Strategies to Consider
We know the world of investing can be intimidating. The abundance of acronyms and bounty of buzzwords is a lot to take on alone — then you have to make sense of it all, strategize, invest, sell, and more? It’s enough to make you say, “I’ll buy one stock in Berkshire Hathaway, one in Amazon, […]
Game Night Fun: Buy Property, Build Hotels, and Learn Valuable Financial Lessons
On rainy summer afternoons or cozy Friday nights, there’s nothing like huddling around the dining room table, pizza stacked on nearby plates, with a wad of rainbow-colored cash in hand and the buzz of anticipation in the air. Whether you’re gearing up to battle for the doctor career card in The Game of Life® (who […]
A Roundup of Our Best Tips to Help Protect You from Cybercriminals
Keeping your information safe and secure is a huge priority for us — and not just when it comes to your online banking. We know there are numerous ways cybercriminals target the unsuspecting (and even the uber-prepared, at times), whether it’s through social media, online shopping, public Wi-Fi, or other avenues. That’s why we’ve compiled […]
Have a Holly, Jolly Budget: A Guide to Saving for the Holidays
While it might feel premature when stores start hauling out holiday decorations in the middle of August, it’s never too early to create a budget and savings plan for the winter shopping season. The average American spends almost $850 on gifts during the holiday season, with millennials spending the most ($1,034). Once you factor in […]
Q4 2019 Market Outlook: Stay Calm. And Invested.
If you’ve been watching the stock market on a daily basis over the past month and a half, you might feel emotionally exhausted from the increased volatility, or big swings, in the market. To blame? A combination of several items, including disappointing economic data points (manufacturing and services data), uncertainty regarding trade tensions between the […]
Bad Money Habits: Stop Overspending on Subscriptions
Bad habits. We all have them. And while some are relatively harmless (biting your nails, snapping your gum), others aren’t so benign. For instance, if you’re in the habit of setting and forgetting subscription services (like video and music streaming, weekly meal kits, or endless others), your habit can lead to serious consequences. That’s why […]
Buying vs. Leasing: Which Is Right for You?
When it comes to cars, there are two types of people. There are those who grow attached to a set of wheels and drive their beloved clunker into the ground before even considering a visit to the dealership. Then there are the folks who live for that leathery new car smell, an odometer at zero, […]
