An article by BudgetQueen What is stopping you from investing in your 401K? Is it possible that you are contributing too much to your 401K? Is a 401K always the best investment for you? Well let’s sit down and talk… A lot of people have fears about investing in today’s economy. Or perhaps you had a 401K once and you cashed it in, or lost a lot of money on it so you quit investing. Or if you have a 401K believe it or not, you may be even contributing too much to it! Regardless, a 401K is an … [Read more...]
The Pros And Cons To Money Market Accounts
A money market account allows you to deposit money and earn a higher interest rate than you would if you invested money into a traditional savings account. Money market accounts are commonly considered short-term investment options and great places to store emergency cash. In order to use a money market account correctly you will need to agree to the terms and conditions which may include details pertaining to a minimum monthly balance amount and only having 6 or less withdrawals per month. … [Read more...]
Best Places To Save Money In Your 20’s and 30’s
Saving money is one of the most important things you can do for yourself and your family. Young investors often struggle when it comes to saving their money and knowing where to save their money. If you are looking for places to save money in your 20’s and 30’s, here are some great options to consider. Savings Account Everyone of every age needs to have a savings account. Most banks will provide you with a free savings account when you open a checking account. Having a savings account is vital … [Read more...]
Investing Money While In College
The average college graduate will end up with about $19,000 in debt. This debt usually comes from student loans but it can also come from credit cards and poor money management. It is important to manage your money wisely in college so you do not live paycheck to paycheck once you graduate. In some cases student loans are necessary and it is likely that you will plan on having $150,000 in debt when you graduate with a doctorate or another post-graduate degree. Good financial advisors will be … [Read more...]
Helping With Elderly Parents Finances
Caring for your elderly parents finances can be a tricky situation. Having the conversation with them about paying their bills and saving money in savings accounts, money market accounts, or cd accounts is not going to be easy but there comes a time when you do need to take over. Seniors are constantly targeted for fraudulent investments and many times their trusting nature and poor memory can lead seniors to lose thousands or hundreds of thousands of dollars. Power Of Attorney It is important … [Read more...]
