by Don Gayhardt | Aug 3, 2016 | Finance, Investment
While many great tools exist for helping inexperienced investors get started, the stock market still has a very steep learning curve. To be successful investors, individuals need to devote significant time to learning about the nuances of the market and various...
by Don Gayhardt | Jul 28, 2016 | Finance, Investment
With so many different approaches to budgeting, it can be easy to become disillusioned about the feasibility of actually adhering to a plan. Some people see budgeting as a way of setting themselves up for failure. After all, you can create half a dozen budgets and see...
by Don Gayhardt | Jul 21, 2016 | Finance, Investment
No one is ever too young to start their journey to financial freedom. In fact, young adults who still live at home or who have moved out for college can lay the foundation for healthy finances later in life by developing a few key financial skills. Today’s young...
by Don Gayhardt | Jul 14, 2016 | Debt, Finance, Investment
As you begin to take control of your personal finances, the first course of action is paying off debt. Most people have several different kinds of debt, from credit cards to student loans, and some are more serious than others. In general, you should aim to pay off...
by Don Gayhardt | Jul 7, 2016 | Finance, Investment
One of the most important tools for managing personal finances remains a bank account. However, not all bank accounts are created equally. You need to do your research to find the best account for your needs. According to the American Bankers Association, nearly half...
by Don Gayhardt | Jun 30, 2016 | Finance, Investment
As college graduates prepare to enter the workforce, investing is often far from their minds. However, when people begin investing early, they set themselves up for greater security down the line. Part of the disconnect between young people and investing lies in the...