• It seems that in most things in life that we try, we quit right before the big payoff. Just like a tiny plant that is about to break the surface of the Earth, our life is about to change but we seem to get…

  • Are you a typical investor? Research shows that the average investor in the United States significantly underperforms when compared to broad indexes such as the Dow Jones Industrial Average (Dow Jones) or the Standard and Poors 500 Index (S&P 500). Read the article…

  • We all know (or should know) that having an emergency fund is crucial to successful financial planning. Having a rainy day fund is one of the first things people should do when controlling their finances.

    An emergency fund, although part of your overall…

  • Ever since I took my first economics course as a freshman in college, I fell in love with the field. As I continued my studies, both in the classroom and outside of it, my love for economics  increased.

    I am not sure why I am…

  • The Richest Man in Babylon, written by George S. Clason is an interesting, relatively brief, and useful read that will educate those new to money management and wealth building and entertain those who already know a lot about building wealth.

    Title: The Richest Man in…

  • You’ve probably heard about the GDP in the news in general and in financial news specifically, especially during the economic turmoil of the past decade and the Great Recession. After reading this article, you’ll have a general understanding of what this often-used, often-misunderstood,…

  • If you’re here, you probably already know something about the digital currency called Bitcoin, which has grown in popularity over the last few years. Therefore, we won’t discuss what they are, how they are obtained, or how they…