The summer of 2018 is sure to be a very interesting summer as other smartphone competitors are gearing up production to meet the demands of the consumers. But with Samsung Electronics, this summer will be one with new production, exciting smartphones, and some very fascinating deals for all to behold. The pioneer of the curved…
America has reached a new economic milestone – or maybe a millstone – of $1.52 trillion. Which of the following does this number represent?
How do you plan to fund your children’s education? You’re probably counting on scholarships and grants, right? Reliance on scholarships and grants is the highest in a decade, while college savings is on the decline, according to a new report from Sallie Mae. Savings covers less than one quarter of collegiate funding for the typical…
It Will Cost You More to Buy a Home The housing market topped a new threshold over the past week. Buoyed by a strong economy and a series of interest rate increases by the Federal Reserve, thirty-year fixed mortgage interest rates reached 4.61 percent – the highest number since May of 2011. Rates crossed the…
A new government report provides both good news and bad news about America’s massive consumer debt load. The bad news: America’s total consumer debt continues to rise. According to May’s G.19 Consumer Credit Report from the Federal Reserve, combined (revolving and nonrevolving) outstanding debt rose by $11.7 billion in March to reach $3.875 trillion –…
All investments incur some form of risk, but none quite as much as stocks. Given the volatility of stocks, some potential investors might be inherently averse to holding most of their assets in this format. On the plus side, the stock market is not the only place to invest. There are, in fact, excellent alternative…
For some people, investing is a talent, like being an artist. For most others, investing is something that should be learned. When you start out as an investor, not everything will be rosy. While you are allowed to make some minor mistakes, it’s very important to avoid making a massive mistake that can cost you…
How would you like an overnight increase in your credit score, through no action of your own? An estimated 11% of Americans experienced an immediate credit boost as of April 16. It wasn’t a visit from the Credit Fairy, but rather the result of regulatory oversight. Jackie CohenJackie Cohen is an award winning financial journalist…
Everyone has dreams. Those dreams can be related to personal goals such as one day owning a house, or they can be career-oriented goals such as pursuing social justice, doing what you can to help your community to be successful, and become a well-respected civic leader and manager. While everyone’s dreams may differ, one thing…
After Bitcoin’s meteoric rise, there was a soaring interest in cryptocurrency. But, as the flagship cryptocurrency continues to tumble, many became hesitant to get in the game. Tamila McDonaldTamila McDonald is a U.S. Army veteran with 20 years of service, including five years as a military financial advisor. After retiring from the Army, she spent…