People looking for a sound investment should consider buying land. Whether the purpose for the purchase is to build a home, start a business, or save it until the value increases, it’s usually a safe bet if you do the research and follows a few rules along the way. Consider the following information to help […]
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Index funds offer non-investors the opportunity to put money into the stock market with a lower level of risk over time. They’re affordable and stable while providing a return on investment that’s higher than a certificate of deposit (CD) or savings account. An index fund does the stock diversification for you and prevents you from being […]
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While buying land may not seem to be among the more glamourous of real estate investments, the reality is that buying land can be a great investment if you are smart enough to know what to know before buying land. If you have a complete understanding of how to invest in land and make money […]
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The FIRE movement is an acronym for Financial Independence, Early Retirement. The goal of the FIRE movement is to allow younger individuals to retire early with financial freedom by: This movement of retirement planning has been around since the early 2010s. It has been embraced by many people today who want to harness all in […]
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Many Caribbean nations are pure tax havens that offer tax security to business owners and investors because of their financial privacy laws, non-existent income taxes, and non-existent corporate taxes. These nations became tax havens to attract foreign investment, bolster their own economies, and reduce their dependence on foreign nations, though their effectiveness has been curtailed […]
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The idea of living tax-free is exhilarating! You may live somewhere with a high tax rate. Or be looking to have zero income tax. You may look at your income tax return and wonder if there are any tax free countries. Find out more about no tax countries. [NOTE: This article is a chapter in […]
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Scrutiny of offshore banking accounts and financial activities has increased and a variety of national and international organizations are applying pressure to establish treaties and exchange agreements that would eliminate the tax advantages that tax havens provide. Many countries are not happy about the existence of tax havens that lower the amount of money they […]
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Offshore accounts: they’re not just a tax reduction strategy for the rich. They can be useful for anyone concerned about their financial future. Rich or not so rich, then, let’s explore some of the possibilities and complications of moving money offshore. [NOTE: This article is a chapter in ourComprehensive Guide to Tax Havens.] The complexity […]
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If you want to become super-rich, what are the best schools to attend? The simplest way to answer this question is to look at the richest people in the US and see where they went to school. In other words, look at the schools that got the most foot traffic from those who ended up […]
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While vital to financial success, budgeting is a topic that makes many people cringe. The popular notion seems to be that tracking income and expenses are far too difficult for the average person or household. But learning how to budget is easier than you might expect. There are a few basic principles that back every […]
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With tax season approaching, you should begin thinking about filing your taxes. The 2021 federal income tax rates have changed, so you should know where you land, and how your tax bracket will affect your return. For taxes that you must file in April 2021 or in October (with an extension), you will land in […]
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1 Money—What Is It? Using existing money is simple. Creating money? That’s a different story. This article will explain how money is made and how its creation influences its use and misuse. First, let’s define money. Money is a medium of exchange. The key word is “medium.” If I have eggs and you have bacon, […]
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Share this graphic on your site! Source: Expensivity By mid-February 2021, Bitcoin hit an all-time high of over $53,000 — To understand where cryptocurrency is today and where it’s headed, an overview of its tumultuous history is in order The Meteoric — And Bumpy — Rise Of Cryptocurrency The Rises & Falls Of Bitcoin 2009: […]
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The Retail Trader “Rebellion” of January ’21 was, in itself, a short-lived affair. The concern that it would send the markets into a chaotic downward spiral that would extend through February proved false. The only residue left of the meteoric rise of stocks like Gamestop (GME) and AMC is their mildly elevated trading levels from […]
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Economic security is important to everyone, but for centuries, people who were economically disadvantaged had little to protect them from serious problems like hunger and homelessness. Often, some of the poorest citizens in a society were the elderly, who could no longer work to support themselves. This problem was always worse in difficult economic times, […]
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A financial advisor can be crucial to the optimization of your current state of finances. Regardless of your present financial situation, a financial advisor can be useful. Choosing a financial advisor shouldn’t be a complicated process, and that’s why we are here to help. What Is a Financial Advisor? A financial advisor will meet with […]
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When it comes to giving your children life lessons, teaching them about finances may not come to mind as the most fun. But that doesn’t have to be the case. Teaching kids at a young age how to handle money and investing will set them up for immeasurable success later in their lives. Financial technology […]
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