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Better Finances for a Better You
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Did you know?
The first records of loans, deposits, currency validation and exchange were recorded in the 18th Century BC in Babylon (or, Ancient Greece)
The history of banking began with the prototype banks, that is, the merchants of the world, who gave grain loans to farmers and traders →Word of the week
Equity
The term "equity," which is frequently used in numerous financial contexts, can be confusing to many. To put it simply, equity is ownership of a business or an asset. It can be represented as stocks, real estate, or any other type of investment instrument.
What you need to know about this often-used financial term →Budgeting
Tips to pay off your credit card debt faster from Liz Frazier
Liz was an Investopedia top 100 financial advisor in 2023 →Quote of the week
"Wealth, after all, is a relative thing since he that has little and wants less is richer than he that has much and wants more."
- Charles Caleb Colton
Infographic of the week
Navigating the personal finance landscape requires skills or knowledge in the following foundational areas
Personal finance isn’t just about dollars and cents. The reason it’s so hard to master? It’s actually a multi-disciplinary field that requires foundational skills ranging from psychology to negotiation.
Navigating the personal finance landscape requires skills or knowledge in the following foundational areas →Saving
12 Money Saving Tips Everyone Can Manage from the Yale Ledger
If you’re ready to make a positive change for your financial future, here are 12 things anyone can do to save a little money.
- Create a Budget
- Cut Down on Unnecessary Expenses
- Buy in Bulk
- Use Online Banking
- Use Coupons and Discounts
- Save Money on Energy Bills
- Shop at Thrift Stores
- Meal Planning
- Use Cashback Apps
- Take Advantage of Free Activities
- Brown Bag Your Lunch
- Take Advantage of Credit Card Rewards
Investing
What is a robo-advisor? Understanding the pros and cons of letting a robot manage your investment portfolio By Kevin L. Matthews II
It’s important for investors to understand what a robo-advisor is, how it works, and the factors to consider before using one to invest in the stock market.
The pros and cons of using a robo-advisor →Serious stuff
Discover what makes Neontra the next-generation PFM. Credit Karma is a popular personal finance app for monitoring your credit card score but it does not offer options to manage your money, investments, assets, liabilities, goals or create budgets and spending limits. Credit Karma is not a financial planning or budgeting tool.
Neontra vs. Credit Karma →