by Don Gayhardt | Jan 24, 2017 | Finance, Investment, Money Management, Spending, Stocks
When tasked with making their first stock purchase, the average person is often unsure about how to proceed. Even those who have done their homework to learn about the stock market and choose the best stocks for their purposes may not understand exactly how to perform...
by Don Gayhardt | Jan 17, 2017 | Investment, Money Management, Retirement, Stocks
For most individuals, the most popular investment vehicles are stocks and bonds, as well as real estate for certain investors. Just as there are several different types of real estate, there are different categorizations of both bonds and stocks. Investors, even...
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 29, 2016 | Debt, Education, Investment, Loan, Money Management
One of the biggest sources of financial stress that both parents and their children face is how to pay for college. Even when parents are diligent about saving money, rising costs of education can still make it necessary to take out student loans. Unfortunately, many...
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 20, 2016 | Finance, Investment, Money Management, Retirement, Saving
As the New Year approaches, many individuals consider making resolutions about their personal financial health. However, when people are getting started, they may feel at a loss. In the end, resolving to be more responsible financially may not work out if you do not...
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 15, 2016 | Finance, Investment, Money Management, Saving, Stocks
One of the most important investment vehicles for personal finance remains the mutual fund. Through mutual funds, individuals can take advantage of the diversification possible with a much larger body of money, which makes it popular as a personal investment and as a...
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 13, 2016 | Debt, Education, Finance, Investment, Money Management, Saving, Spending
When people graduate from college, they typically have little experience managing their personal finances. While some schools do offer financial literacy classes, these courses are generally not required, and many students have no access this type of resource. After...
