It's funny how our aspirations change over time. When I look back to my younger years, I wouldn't have ever imagined I could get to where I am today. I just didn't have any real idea what I could be capable of in the real world. I had hard working parents who took great care of me, however they didn't graduate from 4-year colleges or have masters degrees. They had humble … [Read more...]
Active Investing Or Passive Index Funds: Which Is Better For Your Money?
Whether you prefer active investing or passive investing, or aren't investing at all, it's pretty clear that the stock market is unpredictable. However, some people are convinced they have what it takes to beat it. They may look up company reports, scour for little-known information, and study trends and ratios for hours at a time. Many moves and trades later, these investors … [Read more...]
Black Friday Deals And Wish Lists
I think it's pretty funny that retailers already started Black Friday deals several weeks ago. It feels like there's really not much of a need to wait until the day after Thanksgiving anymore to get good deals, which I really like. I've never been one to go nuts at Walmart or the malls on Black Friday, but I do love to grab a good deal online or in stores before the holiday … [Read more...]
When To Boot Your Adult Kids Out Of The House
It's estimated that roughly 14% of adults between the ages of 24-34 and 51% of adults between the ages of 18-23 still live at home with their parents according to a December 2013 Gallup poll. The numbers have been rising over the years as housing has become more expensive and jobs less plentiful. Add on the explosive student loan debt debacle and it's easy to see why adult … [Read more...]
BlackRock’s Acquisition Of FutureAdvisor Is Just The Beginning For Fintech
On August 26, 2015, BlackRock announced that they will be acquiring FutureAdvisor for an undisclosed amount. There are talks of the valuation being between $150 - $200M, which is incredible because they raised a Series B round just last year with a valuation of $75M. This is huge news for the robo-advisory space as BlackRock is one of the largest financial institutions in the … [Read more...]