
An Inside Look at Americans’ Investment & Retirement Strategies
While retirement may seem like a far-out, distant phase of life, it’s something that requires significant planning and preparation to comfortably achieve. It’s no secret that the earlier an individual starts making plans to save and invest, the easier it will be for them to step away from work at an ideal age. But unfortunately,…

The Cost-Benefit Analysis of Becoming an Influencer
To anyone on social media, it may seem like social media influencers live the ultimate life. All they have to do is go about their normal lives and post a few pictures, and suddenly they will be bombarded with corporate sponsorships. The thought of making a living by posting your day on social media seems…

This is what you should know about transferring money in 2020
The finance industry has changed a lot over recent years. What used to be the golden standard of making payments is quickly becoming obsolete. Gone are the days of checkbooks, cash, and loose change. Now, anyone can send money to practically anywhere in the world with the quick tap of a few buttons. Thanks to…

Shopping Online This Season? Look Out for Seasonal Scams.
Each year, as millions of Americans ready their credit cards to make billions of dollars worth of holiday gifts, an outside threat looms: a possible data breach. Without question, holiday breaches, which in the past have included a hack on Macy’s and Target. However, this year threatens to be significantly more dangerous, as social distancing…

Heading Into the Holidays, How Will COVID-19 Change Seasonal Sales
Usually, this time of year is filled with excitement and relief for different retail sellers that look to move into the black. As individuals take care of holiday gift shopping and spend their hard-earned holiday bonuses, store owners can take a deep breath knowing that their numbers will likely move up a little. But this…


Personal Finance for Main St
When residents of Main St look for news on how the economy is performed that day, it's often reported in terms of how the "Dow" or the S&P 500 performed that day. So what is the Dow? Ditto for the S&P 500?