I bet you’ve made some pretty big mistakes. But have you ever made a billion-dollar mistake? If not, then rest easy: the world’s smartest and most successful entrepreneurs have made mistakes far greater than yours. One even made a decision that cost him $45 billion. Learn from their mistakes today so that you don’t repeat … Read more
With the looming threat of a recession, more and more people are looking for ways to beef up their budgets. Seeking opportunities for an income is challenging, but thankfully, the internet offers many ways to make money online — even for those without prior experience or specialized training. Freelancing and monetizing social media are popular … Read more
One of life’s most significant stages is marriage, and the majority of divorces stem from the fact that we pick our spouses only on the basis of their physical attractiveness. Hence, you must first determine how compatible the person you picked is with you if you want a good marriage. 1. The woman just considers … Read more
In the ABC TV series “Shark Tank,” angel investors—also referred to as “sharks”—examine startup business concepts from aspiring entrepreneurs to determine whether they want to invest. The sharks, which also include Daymond John, Kevin O’Leary, Robert Herjavec, Barbara Corcoran, Mark Cuban, and Lori Greiner, have pledged to spend millions of their own funds to support … Read more
You can start educating your kids about money even when they are very young. The financial habits people develop as they become older will be built on the financial lessons they acquire as children. And many of these lessons are not likely to be taught in the classroom. In a GOBankingRates study, 76% of participants … Read more
The big changes you go through in your 30s make it a fun decade. You might still be single, be about to get married, or have just started a family. This is also when you start to make a name for yourself in your chosen field or try out different jobs to find your niche. … Read more
If you had $20,000 in your savings account, it would be enough to cover your bills for a few months. After all, experts say to save up enough money to cover your bills for 3–6 months in case of an emergency. But saving $20,000 may seem like a big goal, even if you have five … Read more
I’m an optimistic person by nature, and I like to think of myself as driven, but not always. I’ve had trouble getting myself to do things many times in my life. Motivating myself takes a lot of work, and some days I just don’t feel like it. I just want to get away from everyone … Read more
Many of the skills that employers want don’t require expensive degrees or training. If you are looking for a new job or want to improve your chances of getting promoted at your current job, it is important to know which work skills are the most valuable and what you can do to get them. Check … Read more
You’ve seen some of these money experts share their knowledge of investing, saving, spending, and starting businesses on television. You may have also read their books. But you might not know their backstories — how some of the nation’s top money minds got their starts. How did these 10 experts, some of whom are among … Read more