If you have good credit, there are so many personal loan options for you! Find out some of our top picks and a few you'll want to avoid. The post Best Personal Loans For Good Credit appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Look for Robinhood alternatives. Robinhood is an online brokerage house that steals from the poor (retail investors) and gives to the rich (hedge funds). When Robinhood decided to arbitrarily shut down the trading of 13 names on January 28, 2021, it caused thousands of investors to lose billions of dollars. As a result, you would Read More... The post Robinhood Alternatives 2021: Better...
Private wealth management is an excellent service giving you someone to look after your money for a long-term investment. The post What is Private Wealth Management? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Let me say up front that day trading is a waste of time and money. You are much better off investing in long-term trends and dominant companies that are consistently growing their earnings. I first started day trading junior year in college. It was an expensive endeavor since each trade cost $10 at the time Read More... The post Day Trading Is A...
The first step toward a financially-healthy future is to start tracking expenses. The following apps make it super easy and interesting too. The post Best Expense Tracker Apps appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Passive and active investing are two ways to make investment returns in the stock market. Since my first job in finance, I’ve always actively invested some of my funds to chase unicorns. The question is: what is the best split between passive and active investing? If you are only a passive investor, you won’t be Read More... The post The Recommended Split Between...
Banks may reward existing customers who refer their friends and convince them to open a new account. These are some of the best. The post Best Bank Referral Programs appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
There are dozens of identity monitoring services beside LifeLock out there, each with pros and cons. DoughRoller compares the alternatives for you. The post LifeLock Alternatives appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Have you just been rejected by a company you desperately wanted to join? Are you now feeling melancholy because your future isn’t going as planned? Don’t worry! I’ve got a money-making and heart-mending solution for you. In Three White Tenants, One Asian Landlord, I wrote about my experience getting rejected by over 100 tech companies Read More... The post The Best Money-Making Solution...
What is zero-based budgeting? How does zero-based budgeting work? Are there apps that help with zero-based budgeting? Is zero-based budgeting easy? The post What Is Zero-Based Budgeting? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
If there’s one thing I love to do, it’s plan for retirement before retirement and during retirement. The more you can plan for retirement, the more retirement success you will likely have. In the old days, I would write everything out on a spreadsheet and update each line item every month. Fortunately, more fintech companies Read More... The post NewRetirement Review: An Excellent...
How many life insurance policies can I have? What are the benefits? Is it legal to have more than one life insurance policy? The post How Many Life Insurance Policies Can You Have? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Refinancing can be a useful option for some, but is it right for a rental property? Find out what to consider before making the decision. The post Should You Ever Refinance a Rental Property? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Like many of you, I’ve been wondering how Joe Biden, a Democratic President will affect my life. And I’ve come to the conclusion the best time to retire may be under a Democratic President. In general, I’ve tried not to rely on the government for anything. Instead, I’ve been indoctrinated since getting my first job Read More... The post The Best Time To...
Multiple bank accounts allow you to meet various financial objectives and track the progress toward each goal individually. How many should you have? The post How Many Bank Accounts Should You Have? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Using a digital insurance company makes sense for most people in today’s day and age. It's often a lower cost, and it can help you get a policy much faster. The post Best Digital Insurance Companies appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
I realized the other day that all my tenants are white. I’d never thought about my tenants’ racial makeup until I read an article by Washington Post journalist, Michelle Singletary, entitled, “The Legacy Of Slavery Made My Grandmother Fear Investing.” Michelle writes how discriminatory policies of the past shaped the way her grandmother approached investing. Read More... The post Three White Tenants, One...
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs have been around for 10 years, but tough guidelines can make it a challenge. Find out if it's right for you. The post 9 Pitfalls of Federal Student Loan Forgiveness Programs (SLFPs) appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Life insurance used to be cumbersome to research and purchase, but now it’s easier than ever. Not only is there a wealth of information online about life insurance, you can compare free quotes and apply for life insurance policies in minutes right from your couch. So just how much does life insurance cost today anyway? Read More... The post How Much Does Life...
Millennials might not see many Social Security benefits that are around today by the time they retire. Here's what they should consider instead. The post Can Millennials Count on Social Security in Retirement? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
The most widely-known names in personal finance and investing, including lessons from those not so legit, and how to find a financial advisor you can trust. The post A List of Famous Money Experts appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
How much does it cost to adopt a dog or cat? How much are vet fees? How much does it cost to feed an animal? The post How Much Do Pets Really Cost? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
I’ve written about how to become a millionaire by 30. A lot of luck, hard work, strategy, and risk are involved. Most of us will eventually become a 401k millionaire by 60 if we keep contributing the maximum. However, what about becoming a millionaire by 20? It sounds almost impossible given kids must focus on Read More... The post How To Become A...
With everything that’s happened in the government in early 2019, you might be worried about when you’ll get your tax refund. The IRS is prepared to issue refunds in a timely fashion, despite government shutdowns in January. So when can you expect to get your tax refund? Well, it depends on when and how you file your taxes. In general, the IRS notes...
When you invest, there’s always going to be a risk. But these low-risk investments can be safer bets in a volitale market. The post Best Types of Low-Risk Investments appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
To gauge performance, you need to have net worth benchmarks. Otherwise, you have no idea whether you are outperforming or underperforming the masses. Even if your net worth is up 20% one year, it may be not be so great if the S&P 500 is up 40% and you’re still young. At the end of Read More... The post Net Worth Benchmarks To...
Paying huge sums toward your student loan debt but hardly making progress? Refinancing could change all that completely. Find out what to do. The post How I Refinanced and Trimmed $41,000 Off My Student Loans appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
If ever there was a time to invest in tax preparation software, this is it. We’ll tell you about big changes in the tax code along with everything else you need to know about filing your 2018 tax returns in 2019. Table of Contents Let’s Start with the Major Tax Changes for 2018 Do You Need to File a 2018 Income Tax Return?...
If you’re focused on paying off your mortgage, good for you. It’s generally always good to pay down debt. However, I’d also like to share with you the biggest downside to paying off your mortgage that may surprise you. It’s been five years since I paid off my rental property mortgage. It was a mortgage Read More... The post The Biggest Downside To...
A checking account is an important tool to managing your finances but if you’re having trouble getting one, these are the tools you’ll need. I‘ve had a checking account since college, and frankly, it’s hard to imagine living without one. For some people, however, getting approved for a traditional checking account is impossible. And that’s where a second chance checking account can help....
Now that I’ve shared my 2020 review and 2021 outlook for stocks and real estate, I’d like to share my personal goals for 2021. Given the circumstances, we made the most of our time in 2020. However, as each month goes by with no pandemic resolution, I’m slowly getting more frustrated about not being able Read More... The post 2021 Financial Samurai Personal...
Want to break out of the yo-yo debt cycle for good? Our tips will set you on the right path so you can get back control over your finances. The post How to Break Your Yo-Yo Debt Cycle appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Use your money to make the world a better place while also building your nest egg with socially responsible investing. The post How to Invest in Companies You Believe in appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
After a turbulent 2020, I’m positive about 2021’s outlook. We should see significant GDP growth (3-5%), a strong rebound in corporate earnings (20%+), and a massive unleashing of spending (saving rate back down to ~6%). As a result, there’s a high probability we will see new record highs in many major asset classes. What’s concerning Read More... The post 2021 Financial Samurai Outlook...
