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Trump’s Policies to Hurt Latino’s & Their Money

How the Trump Presidency Will Affect the Latino Community

By Guest Contributor, George Diaz

No one saw this coming. Well, certainly not the media and the pollsters, who had given Donald Trump only an outside chance at winning the election. After all, how could a man who has been accused of being a bigot, racist, sexist, and deemed unfit to run a country defeat an accomplished politician of over 30 years? But indeed that’s what happened.

Bonus read; You Need to Know How the Election Will Impa...

Win Win Negotiation – How I made $500 in Ten Minutes

“I’d like to add that negotiating is not something to be avoided or feared – it’s an everyday part of life.” ~Leigh Steinberg

Win win negotiation means that both parties leave the negotiation happy. Of course, you want to get what you want, but the best negotiations leave with both parties feeling satisfied.

Win Win Negotiation in Everyday Life

There is hardly a consumer situation I’ve encountered that wouldn’t benefit from a little negotiation. If you take the opportunity to negotiate-for a...

You Need to Know Now-How the Election Will Impact Investments

How the Election Will Impact Investments

Last night at a cocktail party someone asked me if Clinton or Trump would be better for the stock market. Now, the average investor doesn’t change their investment mix depending upon the news. In fact, I’ve encouraged readers for years to take a passive index fund approach to investing.

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Yet, it’s not unusual to wonder if there might be a last minute tweak that would safeguard your investmentsagainst an unknown future.

Bonus Read-MBA Course: Investing...

Expert Financial Advice; What Not to Do With Your Investments Now

Is it time to sell your stock investments?

If you have a workplace retirement account orbrokerage account with investments in the US stock market you may be tempted to sell now. Markets are unpredictable and volatility is scary.

Volatility is the Price You Pay for Returns

Investing 101 informs that you need to take some risks in order to be eligible for a larger return. The problem with that reality is that no one enjoys seeing their investments decline in value. Even if you don’t know anyth...

Actionable Ways to Make More Money Resource Center

Make More Money Resource Center

Do you have more month than money?

Are you worried that you’re not making enough money now and don’t seeprospects to make more money in the future?

Are you concerned that you’ll never be able to retire?

The Make More Money Resource Center is your starting point for scores of strategies to make more money, fortodayand tomorrow. Ultimately, use what you learntomaximize your earning potential, live well for today as well as to save and invest for tomorrow.

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You Don’t Need Life Insurance (Or Do You?)

You Don’t Need Life Insurance

Life insurance is one of the few things you buy and hope you don’t use.

You may be thinking, “If I’m not going to use it, then I don’t need life insurance”.

Why Should You Spend Money On Something You’ll Never Enjoy?

The life insurance conversation typically begins with these questions:

Are you married? Do you have kids? Is your income helping to support someone else?

If so, you’ve probably been told to get life insurance.

Here’s why you don’t need life...

Robo Advisor Pros and Cons – The Definitive Answer

Robo-advisors have been making headlines lately as a great substitute for traditional personal financial advisors. But is robo investment advice worth the hype?

As with any decision regarding your money, it is essential to consider the pros and cons of robo advice before investing with a digital advisor. In particular, you should consider how robo investment advice stacks up against a financial advisor and which works better for your lifestyle.

What is Robo Investment Advice?

Robo advisors v...

Top 10 Things to Consider When Buying a Used Car

10 Top Used Car Buying Tips

Guest contributor, Matthew Young

Buying a new or new to you car can be a nerve wracking and stressful undertaking. As much of a challenge as it may be, however, at least today you can find helpful car buying resources that were not available to car buyers in the past.

Bonus read; How Trading In a Car Every Two Years Makes Good Financial Sense (Top 10 article)

By doing your research and making use of this information, you can simplify the process of buying a new c...

Harvard Endowment Returns vs Passive Index Fund Investing – Which Approach is the Best?

Can the Harvard Endowment Returns Win Over a Lazy Passive Investment Approach?

Imagine you had the choice between investing your money with the Harvard endowment fund managers or going with a lazy passive index fund approach? Which would you choose?

Harvard is one of the top universities in the world, home to the most brilliant professors and students. A Harvard degree is basically a ticket to professional success. So you would think that Harvard endowment returns would surpass thereturns of...

Is Holding a Garage Sale Worth It?

Is a Garage Sale a Good Way to Make Money?

Initially, I was afraid to hold a garage sale, as I worried it was too much work. Yet, before a move from Ohio to Pennsylvania I decided to find out for myself the answer to the question, “Is Holding a Garage Sale Worth It?”

Have you ever participated in a garage sale?

Are you thinking about holding a garage sale?

You’ve collected a lot of stuff, your closets are bulging, and who doesn’t want extra cash?

Although a garage sale appears to be the perf...