The 10-year yield on bonds has jumped to 2.9%, and as stocks tumble amid inflation woes, many individual investors are taking advantage of the higher interest payments offered by Treasury Securities. Inflation sends stocks tumbling and investors looking elsewhere This year to date, the S&P 500 has dropped 14 percent, …
Read MoreThe “Rule of 72” is a gauge investors use to determine how quickly their money will double in value and, applied in reverse, this method can show you the length of time your money will lose half its value. Applying the rule of 72 to gains and losses Admittedly, it …
Read MoreThe biggest mistake that most people make with their money is not thinking critically about it. Your money isn’t something to casually think about, spending it on whatever and only worrying when it gets low. Thinking about your finances critically can help you save some serious money. What do we …
Read MoreIf you go to get a loan, whether it’s for a car, a house, or just for personal use, you need good credit. Credit is a quick indicator of your financial trustworthiness. Pretty much every aspect of your financial life gets easier when you’ve got good credit. But if you …
Read MoreOne of the easiest ways to fail to save money like you should is to frame saving in the wrong way. Are you saving for the future in a formless way? Do you know what your saving is moving towards? If you’re just saving for the sake of saving, you …
Read MoreWhen it comes to finding entertainment, it’s tempting to spend a ton of money. After all, new video games are quite expensive, board games cost a ton of money, and there are always new movies coming out you want to keep up with. However, one of the quickest ways to …
Read MoreMillennials, in general, are distrustful of saving money the old-fashioned way. Institutions like Social Security, the stock market, and even some types of savings accounts are generally not Millennial favorites. Why is this? Some have suggested that Millennials’ relative wealth inequality, when compared to their parents, is part of this. …
Read MoreBudgeting doesn’t need to be hard! Truly, anyone can learn how to budget and live a more frugal lifestyle. You don’t need to be a pro at saving money and frugal buying to get started, either. Don’t let tales of extreme couponing or crazy stock market investments scare you off. …
Read MoreSome people take their financial knowledge for granted. For some young adults, their knowledge of real finance tips might be fleeting at best. The worst part is, these younger adults often don’t even know that they have huge gaps in their knowledge. To help such people along, today we’re going …
Read MoreIt is estimated that 80 percent of adults have a magnesium deficiency, making it one of the leading nutrient deficiencies in adults. Certain foods and beverages can strip your body of its magnesium through excretion such as: Refined sugars and caffeine-containing drinks. Certain medications can also lower your magnesium such …
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