by Don Gayhardt | Dec 20, 2017 | Data, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Stocks
To buy and sell stocks, you need to hire a stockbroker. This individual acts as a middleman between investors and the stock market. Brokers act sort of like salesmen to facilitate a sale on behalf of a larger brokerage house, such as Charles Schwab or Merrill Lynch....
by Don Gayhardt | Nov 22, 2017 | Budget, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Saving, Security
When it comes to personal finances, many people take a reactive rather than a proactive approach. A reactive approach to personal finances means that necessities and expenses dictate how one allocates money. In other words, individuals pay the bills as they arrive...
by Don Gayhardt | Nov 15, 2017 | Budget, Education, Finance, Income, Information, Money Management
Due to the widespread popularity of smartphones, mobile gaming has become one of the largest industries in the world. People turn to games for a fun distraction throughout the day or to pass the time while riding on the bus, waiting in line, or engaging in a range of...
by Don Gayhardt | Nov 1, 2017 | Entrepreneurship, Finance, Income, Investment
Saving money remains a significant personal finance challenge for many people. Often, the difficult arises because the budget is already tight. Sometimes, the best option for boosting one’s savings actually lies in increasing one’s income. While individuals can...
by Don Gayhardt | Sep 20, 2017 | Budget, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Retirement, Saving, Spending
Some people are comfortable with riskier investments, but others would prefer to keep their savings in a safe investment vehicle, even if it means receiving smaller returns. There are several safe investment vehicles to consider, and you should carefully weigh the...
by Don Gayhardt | Aug 23, 2017 | Budget, Education, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Retirement, Stocks
The typical investor’s portfolio consists of stocks, bonds, and mutual funds, but other types of securities are available for increasing diversification. Many sophisticated investors rely on options to create new opportunities within their portfolios. Options are...
