by Don Gayhardt | Mar 29, 2019 | Budget, Data, Education, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Saving, Spending
Fintech products do much more than simplify financial services for the average consumer; they can have a substantial impact on the lives of everyone from small business owners to citizens in traditionally unbanked or underbanked areas. While it’s difficult to measure...
by Don Gayhardt | Feb 15, 2019 | Budget, Data, Debt, Finance, Information, Investment, Money Management, Savings
A number of different factors go into a credit score, and some people work for years to move their score into the good range. In general, people who have credit scores above about 700 are in decent shape, but those in this situation often wonder how to take their...
by Don Gayhardt | Jan 23, 2019 | Budget, Data, Education, Finance, Information, Investment, Money Management, Saving
Even people who have pursued additional financial education, such as online courses, need some help from time to time. If you finding yourself needing advice that goes beyond what you can find on the computer, it’s time to start thinking about hiring a financial...
by Don Gayhardt | Jan 2, 2019 | Budget, Data, Education, Finance, Investment, Money Management
While you can learn a lot about personal finance through books, online courses, blogs, and more, this information will not make you an expert overnight. Sometimes, you should refer to a financial adviser in order to make the best decisions when it comes to your...
by Don Gayhardt | Dec 5, 2018 | Budget, Data, Entrepreneurship, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Saving
The advent of smartphones has spawned a number of apps to help people with personal finance goals, from budgeting to becoming debt-free. Beyond these uses, apps can also help novices gain confidence with investing. Given the wide range of different investing apps...
by Don Gayhardt | Nov 21, 2018 | Budget, Debt, Finance, Income, Investment, Money Management, Retirement
In the United States, it is very common to carry debt. According to a survey conducted by Pew Charitable Trusts, about 80 percent of American households have some kind of debt. The most common form of debt is a mortgage, although many individuals also have other...