Liz Davidson's Blog, page 5

Is That Advisor Really Fee-Only?

The fewer conflicts of interest an advisor has, the more likely their focus will be on providing you with quality advice as opposed to selling you investment products.

Multi-level Marketing or Pyramid Scheme?

When is multi-level marketing a legitimate business model, and when does it cross over into being a pyramid scheme – a financial fraud which the SEC defines as when the company or individual tries to make money solely from recruiting new participants to pay off earlier stage investors?

Worried About the Stock Market Decline?

Emotional investors rarely make the right decisions.

Why Saving Money is As Hard For You As It is For the Government

We have big non-discretionary expenses in our personal lives too: housing, taxes, car payments, and student loans.

The Easiest Way to Save On Your Taxes

If you’re looking for an easy way to reduce the amount of taxes you pay, properly documenting your thrift store donations is it.

How To Become A Millionaire In Just 15 Minutes

The point Doug wanted to make to me is that the odds of collecting a massive amount of wealth by chance are slim, and the odds of doing so on purpose, however, are actually very certain.

The Other Side of American Greed

Don’t let your own greed set you up for a financial scam.

What If You Won the Powerball Lottery?

As with almost everything, there is both good and bad to what could be viewed by most people as an all good scenario.

How Would You Take the Powerball Winnings?

This may seem like just a fun thought experiment but it’s similar to the choice many people face when they’re given a choice of a lump sum pension payout or an annuity paid out over their lifetime.

Thinking of Adopting a Pet? Read This First

The cost of a pet, particularly a dog or cat, extends well beyond the adoption fee, which is relatively small when you add up all the other costs that come along with pet ownership. Before you make a trip to the local shelter, make sure you do the math.