Tips to Land an Advisor & Not Get Hooked
When you start investing, you should realize financial advisors and brokers come with different credentials, different fees—and different ethical standards. Before you trust one to handle…
What’s a Bear Market? Do We Invest?
In March, the stock market suffered (to date) several of its largest one-day point losses ever. In just a couple weeks, some stocks lost half their…
Save Money, Eat Better with Meal Prep
You’re hungry. And tired. Dinner takes 45 minutes to make. Sigh…you reach for the chips. Feeling guilty, you instead grab a granola-nut mix for better nutrition…
Financial Moves to Make as 2020 Begins
Entrepreneurs…retirees…investors…savers! Can’t see how you’ll build that nest egg or get ahead in 2020? Crystal balls are in short supply. But predicting your 2020 financial picture…
Make IRA Contribution – It’s Not Too Late
What’s your take on socking away money for retirement with an Individual Retirement Account (IRA)? Sounds great but you procrastinated too long? You probably still have…
DIY Home Dec & Save $14,000? You Can!
Learning to sew – even mastering a few basic skills – can save you thousands of dollars, especially when it comes to home decor. And, it’s…
Financial Calculators Help You Forecast
Trying to analyze a retirement investment or see which loan is the better deal for that new car? Use the free calculators at Dinkytown to help you…
Making a Budget: Are You Above Average?
I don’t really know anyone who loves to budget – nor many who love to diet either. But unlike cutting calories, your budget isn’t about denying…
Fill Out Scholarship Apps Now
High-school seniors and their parents have plenty to do when it comes to paying for that first-year college experience. The sooner you begin, the better your…
Mighty Savers & Investors Start Small
Years of skimpy interest rates on savings accounts have caused many of us to ignore the benefits of being a saver. Even those who regularly socked…
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