Month: May 2020

  • What Would Happen If Bitcoin Hit Zero

    A gold-colored physical Bitcoin coin rests on top of several U.S. hundred-dollar bills, symbolizing the relationship between cryptocurrency and traditional currency.

    Cryptocurrency is a whole new world. Sure it’s been around for a couple of years now but there are still so many unknowns. An while many believe Bitcoin won’t ever hit zero, it could happen, much like all investments. I mean, how many of us believed Lehman Brothers would be around forever? If Bitcoin did […]

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  • Is It Possible To Inherit Medical Debt?

    A file folder labeled Medical Bills displays a red PAST DUE stamp, with other labeled tabs like Overdue and Misc visible in the background.

    When a close friend or family member dies it’s often incredibly upsetting and scary, unpaid medical debt only heightens these feelings. However, you’re not always responsible for paying for them. When someone dies the debts remaining are often paid out of their estate prior to the inheritance. However, there are some exceptions. For example, if […]

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  • How To Stick To A Budget At The Grocery Store

    A Walmart shopping cart in the foreground with self-checkout registers and blue signs numbered 17 and 18 visible in the background inside a brightly lit Walmart store.

    If there’s one budget category that can easily ‘run away’ it’s groceries. I have so many friends and family that often overspend on groceries by $50 a month, $100 a month, and some that budget $200 and end up spending double! However, there are a number of different things you can do to help you […]

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  • What I Think 100k Will Be Worth In 20 Years

    A tiny figurine pushes a large penny on top of two overlapping 100-dollar bills, highlighting the concept of financial struggle or value.

    100k could be worth 150k, 80k or even nothing in 20 years depending on what you do with it. In this post, we’re going to discuss the different returns on investment on 100k based on the past 20 years to predict what 100k would create over the next 20 years. As always, past performance is […]

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  • Is It Possible To Retire At 55 With 300k

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    We all find ourselves at multiple points in our lives playing around with our retirement numbers to find the optimal retirement point. It’s the balance between having enough years left in you to enjoy life and enough money not to worry. Both numbers are different for everyone. After all, I know plenty of people who […]

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  • How To Start Investing In Penny Stocks Online

    A person types on a laptop with transparent graphs and financial data overlays, symbolizing data analysis, stock market trends, or financial trading in a digital environment.

    If you’re looking to start investing in penny stocks there are a couple of things you should know… But first, what is a penny stock? The true definition of penny stocks varies depending on who you talk to. Personally, I class anything with a value of less than $5 a share a penny stock although […]

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  • How Much Can You Save With a Smart Thermostat

    A charming blue house with white trim, a wooden front door, and a covered porch sits amid lush green grass and landscaped plants, with a stone path leading to the entrance. Tall trees are visible in the background.

    Technology is making dreams become reality for many people. Over the years, we’ve seen many improvements in household appliances so that people can benefit from more complex features. There are heating systems that learn your desired temperature and adjust it all the time, or security cameras with smartphone apps so you can watch your house […]

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