You may have noticed the uptick of digital wallet commercials, which (not so coincidentally) happens to coincide with the holiday shopping season. These television commercials all point to one thing: digital wallets are about to be the next big thing, especially since Apple Pay is now a major player. Lack of Consumer Confidence Although digital…
Anyone who has ever had to pay a car insurance bill before (which should be every single driver out there) can fully understand just how much car insurance can cost. However, if you’ve always been less than pleased with what you’re paying for car insurance, have you ever stopped to actually inspect the bill? All…
The entrepreneurial mindset has never been greater in society. More people realize they can get ahead of the game if they just put the time and effort into creating something they are passionate about. When you combine a quality good or service you have success, but the problem many small and even large businesses face…
Most Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement, the latest data shows. Financial journalist Brian Stoffel has compared Transamerica data on what Americans of different ages actually save with Fidelity guidelines for what they should be saving, and he found that Americans start to fall behind in their 30s as living expenses mount up. At 35,…
Various estate planning surveys have showed that there is a significant disconnect when it comes to most people’s understanding of estate planning for millennials. Out of the people that have been interviewed so far many believe that it is important to have estate plans while only a few have them. Millennials are missing out on…
If you’re a camper, hiker, or general outdoors enthusiast, you’re probably waiting patiently for winter to pass so your favorite trails and parks are accessible once more. The colder months are generally downtime for campers, but the perfect opportunity to stock up on gear is in the offseason — and the holidays make this time…
The currency markets are fast-paced, volatile, and incredibly difficult to predict. Even the most experienced and skilled of traders can struggle to comprehend their movements, and for the inexperienced, it can be enough to tie your mind in knots. In truth, the key to forex success is rather simple: knowledge. It takes a great deal…