I get a TON of questions about IRA's, so I thought I would do a video discussing the biggest differences between the two most popular ones. In today's episode you will learn: What is a Traditional IRA? What are the contribution/deduction limitations?What is a Roth...
What Is Inflation and how Can You Beat It?
The term "inflation" may not mean much to you, but it should. What does it really mean and how does it truly affect us? This video takes a dive into better understanding the term in general, why you should care about it, and shares tips on how to beat it! In today's...
Stock Market Basics For Newbies
Over the past decade I have been trading and investing in the stock market, but I definitely remember what it felt like to be new to the game. It felt overwhelming and I wasn't quite sure where to focus my energy. So I wanted to save you time and frustration by...
How Being Afraid of the Stock Market Could Cost Millennials in Retirement
Millennial's tend to get a bad reputation. We spend more money on avocado toast than we should (rightfully so, as it's delicious). We also get told we job hop too much and we're entitled. The worst reputation of all though is that millennials are afraid to invest in...
Why You Should Care About Investing For Retirement While You’re Young
If you are in your 20’s or 30’s it can feel like retirement is so far away. This makes saving for it even less of a priority. You may say to yourself “ I have plenty of time.” While this is true, you do have plenty of time, it's even more of an argument as to why you...
Top Terms for Stock Market Newbies
When it comes to the stock market it can feel like there is so much to learn. This makes the thought of investing feel overwhelming, to say the least. The stock market has been an imperative part of building wealth long term for decades. So, we want you to gain the...
Why Everyone Should Have a Roth IRA for Retirement
Most people know about the benefits of having a retirement account. You get to delay paying income taxes on your contributions (up to the limits), and you can watch your invested nest egg grow over time. Of course, there is no free lunch, so when you do take the money...
Why You Should Stop Feeling Bad About Renting Your Home
Feeling bad about renting your home and not owning something? You're not alone. The number of people choosing to rent over buying their home is growing (sorry, Real Estate agents). Surprisingly, this view spreads from Baby Boomers to Millennials according to a 2018...
Is the Stock Market Going to Crash, or What?
"Stock Market Turmoil" "Wall Street Woes" "Stock Market Falters" These are just some of the headlines that we have been seeing lately on the news sites. It sounds like the world is ending, doesn't it? For those who aren't familiar with what has been happening the...
How To Find Balance In Your Investing Portfolio
One of the most important components of becoming a successful investor is learning about balancing your portfolio. With a balanced, well-diversified portfolio, you can be systematically protected against future sources of risk in a way that is otherwise impossible....