I cheated on my dentist and I will never do it again. This is a story about the importance of trust if you want to build a great business. It is also a story about not taking your business for granted if you’ve been at it for a while. During regular times, I’d see the Read More... The post To Build A Great...
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle continue to debate how raising the minimum wage to $15 an hour can affect the economy, workers, and small business owners. Is a bill likely to pass, and if it does, how will it affect you? The post How Raising the Minimum Wage Could Affect You appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
These are the best banks with no overdraft fees. They also provide other features like cash back rewards and investment options. The post Best Banks With No Overdraft Fees appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
When is the best time to buy a house? Factors to consider are when you're financially ready and when you can get the best deal. The post When is the Best Time to Buy a House? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Is 2021 a good time to jump into the stock market, or should you hold off? Here are indications that 2021 is a good time to invest. The post What is a Good Time to Invest in the Stock Market? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
This is a comprehensive comparison of three low-cost brokers: Robinhood, E*Trade, and TD Ameritrade. Which one offers the best deal for your needs? The post Robinhood vs. E*TRADE vs. TD Ameritrade appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
If you’re a parent, you might consider starting a 529 plan for generational wealth transfer purposes in addition to paying for your child’s education. Even if you are not a parent yet, you should consider opening up a 529 plan. There’s a decent chance the estate tax threshold will eventually come down from its current Read More... The post Using A 529 Plan...
Saving for retirement doesn't have to be complicated. Learning how to invest properly into your 401k can save you a lot of headache and hassle in the future. The post How to Invest Your 401k appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
According to Credit Suisse, the global number of millionaires expanded by 5.2 million to reach 56.1 million in 2020. That’s a 9.8% increase in the number of millionaires since the pandemic began. As a result, an adult now needs more than $1 million to belong to the global top 1%. But to be in the Read More... The post The Number Of Millionaires...
Elite credit cards offer not only perks, but premium status. We take a look at some of the most exclusive credit cards available in the world today. The post Most Exclusive Credit Cards appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Early retirement is an reachable goal with the right tools, and financial planning. Here are some tips and guidelines to help you achieve it. The post Best Resources to Help You Retire Early appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Get a credit card that looks cool and stands out from the crowd while offering rewards and perks. Here are some of the coolest-looking credit cards. The post Cool-Looking Credit Cards appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
ProPublica published an article highlighting how 25 of the wealthiest Americans paid a tiny fraction of their wealth in taxes. This makes sense because the type of tax that is often discussed is levied on income, not wealth. If you pay yourself a low income and never sell assets, then your tax bill won’t be Read More... The post Never Sell Assets And...
Today, any investor can buy or sell stocks easily. But this can prove to be a highly addicting habit causing financial and emotional turmoil. The post Can You Become Addicted to Investing? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Have a bit of extra savings to invest? We take a look at what the best options are for investing $2k from stocks to crypto to bonds and more. The post How to Invest $2k appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
You can be turned down for a business checking account because of ChexSystems. If you've been denied, consider these banks instead. The post Business Checking Accounts That Don’t Use ChexSystems appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Real estate investment opportunities are available in all types of markets. It just so happens we are in one of the strongest real estate bull markets ever. As someone who believes the housing market will continue to stay strong for several more years, I’ve purposefully positioned ~40% of my net worth in real estate. However, Read More... The post Evaluate Real Estate Investment...
Before becoming a father in 2017, I dreaded changing diapers. Now that I am a father, I long to win the poop lottery. To see my boy take a gigantic dump is curiously gratifying. Digestion system. Check! Before becoming a father, I wrote a lot about supporting mothers because I couldn’t fathom having to carry Read More... The post Become A Better Father:...
Do you what is really hard? Deciding to walk away from a whole lot of money in your prime. If you decide to retire early or take a long sabbatical, you must accept the death of your maximum money potential. At age 34, I was making a base salary of $250,000. Come year-end, my bonus Read More... The post Overcoming The Downer Of...
Your net worth is calculated by taking the value of all the assets you have minus any debt you owe. How much are you worth? How much is enough? The post How Much Net Worth Should You Have? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Does your credit score affect your life insurance premiums? What else are insurance companies looking at? Here's what you need to know. The post Does Your Credit Score Affect Your Life Insurance Premium? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
The options for getting ahead of debt are wide and varying, however small personal loans can be a good alternative over credit cards. The post Best Small Personal Loans appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
People of color are less likely to invest, and therefore have less net worth than their white counterparts. How can you get started investing, and what can you do to catch up? The post Mind the Gap: How People of Color Invest and Build Wealth appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
An overview of the seven best National Banks in the country based on rates, rewards, customer service and accessibility. The post Best National Banks in the U.S.A appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Cryptocurrencies are now more mainstream than ever. Bitcoin, the king of cryptocurrency, is worth thousands. We show you how to easily invest in Bitcoin. The post How to Invest in Bitcoin appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
One of my biggest regrets while working was not taking a sabbatical. If I had taken a one-to-three-month sabbatical, I probably wouldn’t have left finance at age 34. Instead, I probably could have kept grinding until age 40 and made a lot more money. Alas, I was too afraid to take a sabbatical because nobody Read More... The post Preparing For A Sabbatical:...
Insurtech companies are beginning to take advantage of modern technology to streamline the insurance process and save you money. Here are 13 of the best. The post Best Insurtech Companies appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Are you thinking about buying a home today? Then you need to also envision a scenario where you buy a home at the top of the market. If you do, will you be able to afford the monthly payments? If there is a downturn, can you continue to pay the ongoing insurance and maintenance expenses Read More... The post What If You Buy...
Everything you need to know about how to invest in real estate without buying property and the different types of real estate investment. The post How to Invest in Real Estate Without Buying Property appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Financial Samurai has technically been making money online since it started in July 2009. I think I made $3 the second month the site was live. Whoo-hoo! Although I didn’t focus on making money online, the site began to generate revenue anyway. This is a classic situation where you do something you love and the Read More... The post Reflections On Making Money...
There’s no rule that you have to have a trading plan to start trading, but without one, you’re as likely to win the lottery as succeed in trading. The post How to Create a Trading Plan appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
When you book a vacation, protect yourself against unforeseen circumstances by getting CFAR (cancel for any reason) travel insurance. The post Best “Cancel For Any Reason” Travel Insurance appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
What are your best options when you are upside down on your car loan? There are a number of choices to consider from selling to taking on a new loan. The post What to Do If You’re Upside Down on Your Car Loan appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
A comparison of meal kits Home Chef, HelloFresh, and Blue Apron. We compare pricing, sustainability, quality of ingredients, ease of prep, and more. The post Home Chef vs. HelloFresh vs. Blue Apron appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Out of all the mortgages out there, a 15-year mortgage will likely save you the most amount of interest. 15-year mortgage rates are almost always lower than 30-year fixed mortgage rates. Further, because the mortgage fully amortizes across a 15-year duration, you will likely pay off your mortgage sooner than if you had a 30-year Read More... The post A 15-Year Mortgage Is...
There are many factors involved in your personal credit score. There are also many ways to boost your credit score - here's some that may surprise you. The post Raise Your Credit Score: Credit Booster Tips You’ve Never Heard Of appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Retirement planning and tracking apps allow you to manage and analyze all of your accounts in one place. Here's an overview of six of the best. The post Best Retirement Planning and Tracking Apps appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
10 of the best grocery receipt scanning apps that enable you to earn cash and rewards on those necessary trips to the grocery store. The post 10 Best Grocery Receipt Scanning Apps to Make Money appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Building business credit is a key component of success as a small business. Here's how to build an excellent business credit report. The post How To Build Business Credit appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
A comparison of James Allen and Blue Nile, two online jewelry companies that are changing the way people shop for engagement rings. The post James Allen vs. Blue Nile appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Bill Gates has taken on many roles over the course of his career: affable tech nerd, aloof billionaire, tennis player, visionary philanthropist. Recently, he and soon-to-be-ex wife Melinda Gates added a new title to that list: largest owners of US farmland. One way to get rich is to observe what rich people do with their Read More... The post Bill Gates Is Buying...
A lot has been written about good debt vs bad debt. As the names suggest, the idea is to avoid bad debt and embrace, at least to a point, good debt. But what do these terms really mean, and how can they help us make sound financial decisions? Like so many financial rules of thumbs, the distinction between types of debt can help...
Please know that you will always get screwed. If you don’t get screwed now, you will eventually get screwed later. The sooner you accept life isn’t fair, the sooner you can make winning decisions and succeed. Finding happiness is also accepting that fairness is a human construct. If you plan to play someone else’s game, Read More... The post You Will Always Get...
Life insurance for a child: what it is, the pros and cons, whether it's worth the investment and some alternatives to consider. The post Should You Buy Life Insurance for Your Child? appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
As a lifelong saver, it has been hard for me to spend more money and live it up. It didn’t matter whether I got a raise or made a profitable investment, the extra money would almost always get reinvested. The Boot is a concept I came up with to help us spend money more freely. Read More... The post The Boot: A Smart...
So you want to buy a house sometime in the near future? You’re not alone. Thousands of people will become first-time homeowners over the next few years. Even with mortgage rates increasing slightly, it could still be a great time to buy. Table of Contents Run a Personal Cost Benefit Analysis Get Your Credit Score in Shape Start Saving for That Down Payment...
Bonds and CDs are two popular alternatives to investing in the stock market. They're less risky and less volatile than stocks but provide lower returns. The post Bonds vs. CDs appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
Before you can get to $1 million, you must first get to $100,000. Even though $100,000 doesn’t purchase the same amount of stuff as it did back then, $100,000 is still a nice chunk of change. With $100,000, you can pay for four years of tuition at public university. You could also buy one Patek Read More... The post How I’d Invest $100,000...
Managing debt can be an overwhelming task. Fortunately, there are a number of tools and apps which can help you organize your debt. The post Best Debt Repayment Tools and Apps appeared first on The Dough Roller. via Finance Xpress ...
