Life insurance may not be the most tantalizing topic, it certainly is important and necessary, if you have loved ones who depend on you financially. This article talks about what you need to know about the basics of life insurance and how to get life insurance quotes. Multiple Choice Life insurance policies Can… Read more »
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This Government Bond is Earning 7.12% Annually Right Now! | I Bonds Explained
This 12:10 seconds YouTube video talks about the features of an I Bond and how an investor can successfully add it to their financial portfolio. It gives students further options discussed in LO # 7.3 in the Grable text https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EaK4Ik6Umxw Multiple Choice Questions What is a hurdle rate when it comes to holding… Read more »
How to Compare Auto Insurance to Find Your Best Policy
This article gives the reader a basic primer on how to compare auto insurance policies from different providers. It also gives a method to develop your own scorecard for getting the best buy for the money. https://www.thebalance.com/how-to-compare-insurance-companies-527074 Questions for Discussion Why is it important to find out about the financial strength of insurance companies… Read more »
The market is as hot as we’ve ever seen it:’ Why you should wait to buy a house
This CNBC article discusses the reasons behind the hot real estate market, and what potential buyers should do before purchasing a house https://www.cnbc.com/2021/06/17/why-experts-say-you-might-want-to-wait-to-buy-a-new-house.html Multiple Choice Questions Currently with houses staying on the market for 6 days It is bad news for sellers It is bad news for buyers It is good news for both buyers… Read more »
So, You Are Shopping For A Car At A Terrible Time. Here’s What To Keep In Mind
This NPR article talks about the current car shortage and the reasons behind it. Given the current price hikes, the article gives the reader some options to consider before buying a car. https://www.npr.org/2021/09/24/1039620891/shopping-cars-new-used-dealers Questions for Discussion Of all the options listed in the article which one resonated with you the most? The article suggests… Read more »
5 Ways Rich People Make Money With Debt
This 11:08 YouTube video talks about embracing debt to create wealth. Although conventional wisdom talks about avoiding debt, this video explains how the rich use debt to create more wealth by using different strategies. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nZ4SAXgUrIc&t=7s Multiple Choice Questions The average amount of debt per household in the US is $10,000 $5315 $7315 $20,000… Read more »
25 key terms everyone with a credit card should know
This article published on cnbc.com gives the key terms that any credit card user must be familiar with. The article not only covers the terms but gives the reader some ideas on what to look out for when dealing with the varying terms and conditions. https://www.cnbc.com/select/common-credit-card-terms/ Questions for Discussion. What does balance transfer mean in… Read more »
How to LEGALLY Avoid Paying Any Taxes
This 16:47 YouTube video gives the viewer strategies to legally avoid paying taxes. Kris Kohn explains how owning a property or a business can give investors all kinds of tax breaks to defer tax obligations, while creating a positive cash flow. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ldw5nH9vJ0k Multiple Choice Questions When someone can lower their total tax liability, it… Read more »
Easy Tips to File Your Tax Return Correctly
This article by Perez and Howard mentions that the average tax return in 2020 was $2549. However, in many instances these returns can be fraught with mistakes and be delayed for long periods, and in some cases permanently. The article goes on to mention 8 tips that any tax filer can follow to avoid the… Read more »
Personal Budgeting: Why Strong Cash Flow Management Isn’t Just For Small Businesses
This article talks about the importance of managing cash flows. Managing cash flow is not just important for small businesses but individuals as well. The article addresses the mixed blessing of Fintech’s impact on cash flow management. People with positive cash flows and financial savvy are using the financial tools to their advantage, whereas others… Read more »