Here’s a break-down of the best round-up, automated savings, and microsavings apps, so you can select the best platform and method for your savings goals. The post Best Round-Up, Automated Savings and Micro Savings Apps appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
After some of the most beneficial credit card perks have disappeared in recent year, many consumers are left wondering where rewards programs are headed. But while the industry seems to be in the midst of a lull, some experts believe the next best thing in credit cards will be “à la carte” perks and benefits. If you’ve been playing the credit card...
As we finally come out of the pandemic, let’s to take a look at the best places to invest in commercial real estate in 2021 and beyond. Inflation has become one of the top issues for investors this year. If inflation does begin to accelerate, I believe owning real assets is one of the best Read More... The post Best Places To Invest...
With a cashback or rewards app, you can use planned spending to get extra perks, discounts, and actual cash. Here's best cashback and reward apps online. The post 8 Best Cashback And Rewards Apps appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
You should be able to enjoy your wedding day and wedding insurance lets you do that. It covers the unexpected expenses that come with hosting a big event. The post Best Wedding Insurance Companies appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
There is only one thing worse than not setting financial goals–setting ineffective financial goals. A perfect example of a worthless goal is, “I want to achieve financial freedom.” While it may sound good, we don’t know what financial freedom is, so how will we know when we have arrived? A slightly better goal is, “I want to be debt free.” But this goal...
Harvard University consistently is ranked one of the top universities in the world. But what if you got to Harvard University and still end up a nobody? When I say nobody, I’m just talking about being an average person working an average job. Not someone still living in mom’s garage playing video games all day Read More... The post What If You Go...
People are living longer than ever, so does it still make sense to retire at 65? We've found 8 benefits of not retiring right away. The post Benefits to Not Retiring appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
LifeLock and Experian both offer some of the best identity theft monitoring services available. Here's a look to determine which is best for you. The post LifeLock vs. Experian appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
If you’re thinking about hiring an au pair, you know firsthand how much work is involved in raising kids. The pandemic switched life to extreme hard mode for working parents with young children. Thanks to the vaccine rollout, the peak of the pandemic seems to be behind us. However, we’re still homeschooling our son, at Read More... The post Hiring An Au Pair...
Mortgage protection insurance is one type of insurance that can offer you some peace of mind in the event something should happen to you. The post What is Mortgage Protection Insurance and Do You Need It? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Life insurance can protect your business if you pass away. Small business life insurance can also protect your family from unexpected debt or liabilities. The post Here’s Why Life Insurance is Important for Small Business Owners appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
If you want to be happy, don’t make over $400,000 a year at your job. It usually requires long hours and lots of stress to make over $400,000 a year. Any envy about people making high incomes is misplaced. Further, if he gets his way, President Biden will eventually get around to raising the top Read More... The post Don’t Make Over $400,000...
For many 1099 freelance earners, there is little separation between their business and personal lives. Luckily, many personal expenses merge into business write-offs. The post 10 Personal Expenses That Are Also Business Write-Offs appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
The following is a guest post by FarmTogether, a leading online marketplace that provides accredited investors with direct access to institutional-grade farmland. FarmTogether is a long-time supporter of Financial Samurai. The mainstreaming of alternative investments and farmland investing is picking up steam. For example, FarmTogether recently closed on the largest single-asset crowdfunded farmland investment to Read More... The post The Mainstreaming Of Alternative...
After a year of lockdowns, travel restrictions, and uncertainty, we are all hankering for a vacation. But is it safe to plan a vacation in 2021? The post Is It Safe to Plan a Vacation in 2021? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Whether it’s an apartment you want to rent or you're looking to price an investment property, these are the best apartment websites to begin your search. The post Best Apartment Websites appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
If you have $1 million to invest, the options can be endless. Below, we’ve sorted through the most financially-savvy moves you can make. It may seem like you’ll never have $1 million to invest, but if you invest consistently over decades, you might build up that much wealth more quickly than you’d think. And if you manage to get a windfall with that...
One of the benefits of property ownership is that you can remodel based on your tastes. Further, you can increase the value of your property by expanding its livable space. When the time comes to remodel, you will face a dilemma of whether to remodel with permits or without permits. In this post, we’ll go Read More... The post Remodel With Permits Or...
Dealing with financial stress isn't easy but there are some helpful tools available--some for free--to guide you down the path towards financial wellness. The post Best Tools to Deal with Financial Stress appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Never let anything get in the way of pursuing your dreams. If you do, you will regret it. Remember that annoying kid in school who made fun of you for getting a good grade? The goal was to make you feel bad at doing well so he wouldn’t feel so terrible about himself. I had Read More... The post Be Unapologetically Fierce About...
Even if you're just starting out, a dedicated business account can be a great way to manage your money. Here are the best business checking accounts. The post Best Business Checking Accounts For Freelancers and Entrepreneurs appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Are you a parent worried about getting your kid into preschool or private grade school? Ever wonder about the preschool or private grade school interview process? Are you wondering what type of interview questions they will ask and what type of kids get in? After three years of navigating the preschool admissions process for my Read More... The post How To Get Into...
Haven't a pet isn't cheap, so you might as well get some perks out of all those pet expenses! These are a few of the best credit cards for pet owners. The post The 6 Best Credit Cards for Pet Expenses appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Stimulus checks are on the way for most Americans. Here are the smartest ways to get the most out of your money. The post The Smartest Ways to Spend Your Stimulus Check appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
The more I drive, the more I’m aware of one thing: The roads are jammed with drivers who couldn’t seem to care less about the high cost of operating a motor vehicle. Racing to red lights, making like jackrabbits from stop signs, maniacally risking rollovers and head-on collisions, they appear intent on driving themselves to the poorhouse, with a stop in a hospital...
It dawned on me a severance package can be valued like a risk asset (stocks, bonds, real estate etc). The value of a severance package can go up or down based on its projected income, your need for a financial buffer, and your ability to negotiate properly. Enhanced federal unemployment benefits since the pandemic began Read More... The post The Value Of A...
If you believe your bank account has been hacked, here's what you need to do. We also give you some of the best tips to avoid being hacked. The post What to Do If Your Bank Account Is Hacked appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Temporary auto insurance technically doesn't exist in this country, but there are still options for drivers looking for short-term or low-cost coverage. The post Temporary Auto Insurance appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Life insurance is a good idea if you are still on the path to financial independence. If you have debt and dependents, getting life insurance is a no-brainer. But do you still need life insurance when you’re financially independent or retired? To answer this question, we must first define what financial independence means and how Read More... The post Life Insurance Needs When...
Down payments require some serious cash. Even a bare-minimum 5 percent down payment on a conventional loan means coming up with about $9,800 for the current median home sale price, listed on Zillow, of $196,100. And that’s before adding in closing costs. You probably don’t want to wait forever while you chip away at a down payment. So, while much of the standard advice...
The online tax preparation software landscape is very competitive. We examine the best tax software for self-employed, freelancers & small business owners. The post Best Tax Software for Small Business appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Bad pricing estimates by Zillow and Redfin are commonplace. Despite starting in 2004, Zillow’s estimates are especially unreliable for some reason. Over years of comparing the two, I’ve noticed Redfin’s pricing estimates are more accurate. Further, Redfin is much quicker to update the final sales price of a home after it goes pending. But even Read More... The post Use Bad Pricing Estimates...
Cash management accounts allow you to invest, bank, and set aside your cash for short-term savings all in one spot. These are the best. The post 10 Best Cash Management Accounts appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Senior-friendly bank accounts come with perks such as no monthly fees, free checks, and more. Here are the best bank accounts for senior citizens. The post Best Bank Accounts for Senior Citizens appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
There are lots of options when it comes to tax filing software. These are a few of the best choices with the right features for investors. The post Best Tax Software for Investors appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
A comparison between Robinhood, Webull, and M1 Finance, so you can get a holistic view of each platform and determine which is right for you. The post Robinhood vs. Webull vs. M1 Finance appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
There is a never-ending debate between real estate versus stocks as a better investment. Currently, ~40% of my net worth is in real estate while ~30% of my net worth is in stocks. Perhaps the main reason why is because I believe real estate is less risky than stocks. As I’ve gotten older and thankfully Read More... The post Why Real Estate Is...
Changing jobs can be exciting. But what if you have a 401k loan? This article looks at whether you should borrow money to repay a 401(k) loan when you change jobs? One feature of many 401(k) retirement plans is that you can borrow money from your own account. Regulations don’t require that 401(k) plans offer this option. But many do. Financial gurus have...
In general, buying stocks on margin is a bad idea. However, the idea of buying stocks on margin has increased due to a long bull market and a drop in interest rates. More people are trying to get rich as quickly as possible thanks to what we see and hear on the internet. Let’s quickly Read More... The post Buying Stocks On Margin...
