This category is dedicated to articles that provide money lessons. Topics range from lessons learned from individuals to general money knowledge.
2021 was the year of cryptocurrency, with popular coins like Bitcoin and Ethereum growing to all-time highs. Of course, Bitcoin and Ethereum are somewhat “established” in the world of crypto, and hence their rise shouldn’t have been too big of a surprise. However, when it comes to investing in cryptocurrencies, there’s one coin that has …
A plethora of things effect our personal finances and the development of our financial habits. From family, to culture, to media, to unprecedented global pandemics, our money lives are constantly being molded and shaped by things both within and beyond our control. While the majority of things that help shape our financial lives are relatively …
Paying your credit card seems like it would be pretty straight-forward, right? Well then why does your credit card statement come with so many different and confusing balances? You’ve probably looked at your statement before and wondered, what exactly is the minimum balance, the statement balance, and the current balance? And you’ve probably also wondered, …
It’s a New Year and you know what that means? New Year’s resolutions! The start of a new year is a great time to reflect on the past year and to set goals for the coming year (although you should do this any time you want to make a change). This also makes the new …
10 Tips to Set New Year’s Money Resolutions That You’ll Actually Stick To Read More »
It’s a new year and the beginning of a new decade, and what better way to move the roaring 20’s on past that horrible year that was 2020 than to make a plan to finally achieve your money goals. I know New Year’s Resolutions aren’t everyone’s thing, but there’s no time like the present to …
3 Easy Steps to Reach Your Money Goals This Year (and Beyond!) Read More »
Cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and dozens of lesser-known digital currencies frequently appear in the news, often following wild price spikes, and sometimes to cover the revolutionary blockchain technology they are built upon. But these news reports usually do a poor job of explaining what cryptocurrency is if they attempt to do so at all. You …
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Credit unions are financial institutions that provide members with access to affordable loans, savings accounts, insurance, and other services. Credit unions are owned and operated by their members, who elect representatives to govern the organization. In this blog post, I am going to talk about the benefits of credit unions and where you can find …
Credit Union Near Me: The Top Locations in All 50 States Read More »
While NFTs have been around since the launch of Bitcoin in 2009, the market has only recently taken off. Non-fungible tokens (NFT) have become one of the biggest crypto crazes of 2020 and 2021. NFT sales totaled $95 million in 2020, and in just the first half of 2021 sales reached nearly $2.5 billion. Digital …
Non-fungible tokens (NFT) are cryptographic digital assets that each has uniquely identifiable metadata and codes. Their data is stored on the blockchain, ensuring they can’t be replicated or forged. The tokens act as a representation, like an IOU, for either digital or tangible items. For instance, one could create NFTs that stand for digital artwork, …
“The Mandalorian” hit the small screen as the most popular streaming show on television, picking up right where the blockbuster movie series left off. Full of metaphor, allegory, and universal wisdom, it supplies us with a wealth of information about ourselves and our situations. Whether we’re considering a major purchase, selling a product or service, …
10 Financial Lessons from Star Wars: The Mandalorian Read More »
