Educational Resources
Articles to help you understand vital financial and investing concepts so you can achieve and maintain financial independence.
How to Avoid Insurance Fraud + Some Examples That Might Surprise You
Insurance fraud can be defined as any attempt to gain a financial benefit by deceiving an insurance company and it is usually, though not always, a criminal offense. And while you may not be out to commit such fraud, it’s important to be aware of…
How to Avoid Insurance Fraud + Some Examples That Might Surprise You
Insurance fraud can be defined as any attempt to gain a financial benefit by deceiving an insurance company and it is usually, though not always, a criminal offense. And while you may not be out to commit such fraud, it’s important to be aware of…
5 Top Traits Best-Performing CEOs Have in Common
Becoming a successful CEO takes considerable time and effort. If you think about some of the top CEOs today – Sundar Pichai, Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos – you may notice that they have a few traits in common. Whether you’re a CEO at your company…
5 Bedtime Habits of Highly Successful CEOs
Want in on the most successful CEO’s bedtime habits? From Mark Zuckerberg to Ron Rudzin, you may think these busy bigwigs get about three hours of sleep a night. Surprisingly, they prioritize sleep just like you and me, and their bedtime habits serve as a…
10 Rules to Live by if You Want to Achieve Financial Independence
Financial independence can be defined in a number of ways. However, when most think of financial independence they dream of a time in their lives when they are generating enough income to cover the essential expenses so that they never have to work again. For…
Are Your Finances Impacting Your Health?
Health care costs have been rising for years. The issue is one that concerns most people and is one of the most influential when it comes to voters making political decisions. We’re concerned about how much it costs to be healthy, but could being unhealthy…
10 Tips to Aggressively Pay Down Your Debt
Debt can wreak havoc, not only on your finances but also on your ability to borrow. Having a lot of debt can create stress and sometimes be hard to get under control. The good news is, is that there are ways you can aggressively pay…
How to Protect Your Checking Account: 8 Tips for Security
There’s almost nothing worse than seeing withdrawals you didn’t make show up on your bank statement. As your heart begins racing and hands start sweating, you try to do the math in your head to determine if there’s some big purchase you forgot you made….
6 Ways to Start Helping Your Kids Manage Their Money
Helping your children learn to manage money at a young age can provide them with a solid foundation and teach them the true value of money. Remember, teaching your child about finances at a younger age will provide them with a better understanding of the…
Running a Business? Listen to These Podcasts for the Best Ideas on How to Scale
Are you trying to accelerate your growth? If you are running a business or thinking of starting one soon, then you probably have a long list of business books you want to read. But it can be hard to find the time to read like…
How to Talk to Your Kids About Money
Opening up and starting conversations about how to handle money and finances with your kids may seem overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be. As a parent, it is your role to serve as a positive influence in their lives to get them on the…
Investing 101: a Primer for Beginners
Many of us have heard the term “investments” used in many ways – and it’s a concept most of us are familiar with to some degree. But unless you’ve really taken an interest in the markets or set aside time to study them, you may…
10 Hidden Costs of Buying a Home
Buying a house is exciting – and stressful. When it comes to purchasing your new home, it’s important to be realistic about what you can expect to pay. Beyond mortgage and insurance, there are additional costs all new homeowners need to factor in to their…