Do you have renters insurance? Have you ever even heard of it? If not, you’re certainly not alone as surveys have found that less than 40% of those who rent carry a renters insurance policy. When you consider the fact that 95% of home owners have homeowners insurance, it’s clear...
In recent years much has been made about the amount of educational debt former U.S. students find themselves saddled with after graduation. That's because, second to mortgages, student loans make up the largest portion of American household debt, with outstanding balances totaling $1.41 trillion according to the according to the Federal Reserve Bank...
Just a couple of months ago Square was celebrating their approval to sell Bitcoin in the state of New York. On the heels of that achievement, the company now reports that it saw profits from selling the cryptocurrency double in the second quarter of the year. However, despite Square CEO...
Everyone knows that starting a small business is a risky proposition. No matter how good a business idea may be, certain factors both in and out of your control could doom your venture within a matter of months or years. At the same time, small businesses are a vital part of...
Robinhood has proven to be an extremely easy way to start buying stocks without having to pay commissions or fees. Furthermore, as I do start to learn the ropes and am ready to take my portfolio to the next level, it's nice to know that Robinhood continues to increase their...
Each year, retailers in the U.S. spend an estimated $90 billion in so-called "swipe fees." These fees are the result of the costs associated with processing credit and debit card payments. Now some companies are taking aim at these fees through lobbying efforts, technical upgrades, and, in the case of...
New data from Juniper Research shows that contactless payments could reach a major milestone even earlier than expected. According to the firm's report, contactless transactions are on track to surpass $1 trillion in 2018 (a year earlier than previously estimated) and are anticipated to exceed $2 trillion by 2020. Additionally...
The U.S. economy got some good news this morning as the government announced that the country's gross domestic product grew by 4.1% in the second quarter. That represents the strongest quarter since Q3 of 2014 when growth reached 4.9%. Moreover, as CNBC reports, the Commerce Department has revised their first-quarter growth...
A pair of newly released surveys show that the entrepreneurial spirit of America is as strong as ever. Not only do a number of individuals report wanting to open a business but the vast majority of those that have taken the leap declare that they're living the American Dream. Moreover...
Do you have renters insurance? Have you ever even heard of it? If not, you’re certainly not alone as surveys have found that less than 40% of those who rent carry a renters insurance policy. When you consider the fact that 95% of home owners have homeowners insurance, it’s clear...
Let’s take a look at what you need to know about buying an existing business, including how to find business for sale, the pros and cons of this approach, how franchise opportunities differ from acquisitions, and what to consider once you do take the reigns.
The process of selling your home can often include just as many if not more considerations than buying. Among those decisions is determining what you can do to ensure you get the best price for your property.
Are you thinking about moving because of a new job or just need a change in scenery? Follow these tips to save money, reduce headaches, and make your move as painless as possible.
In recent years, universal basic income has been discussed by several notable figures, including Silicon Valley totems Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg as well as political notables like Barack Obama and Bernie Sanders. Yet, while you might assume that, based on those names, UBI was strictly a progressive platform issue,...