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Type ‘broke athletes’ into Google and you’ll see a hall of fame that no athlete wants to be in. For example, boxer Mike Tyson’s career earnings of $300 million were gone by the time he filed for bankruptcy in 2003. NBA star Jason Caffey, who earned $35 million, filed for bankruptcy in 2007. Footballer Warren…
What’s better, to save $100 or to make $100? The hands-down winner is to save $100. Why? Because if you make $100, you have to pay Uncle Sam a big chunk of it. However, reducing your expenses by a Benji — as my daughter likes to call the C-Note — is more akin to getting…
As your parents get older, they might appreciate a bit of help with managing their finances. Of course, many seniors are content to look after their finances by themselves and are more than capable of doing so. In some cases, however, aging parents need assistance paying bills and monitoring investments. If a parent does ask…
This is the sixth day of our 31-Day Money Challenge. Over 31 days we’ll publish 31 podcasts, each designed to help you move closer to financial freedom. Yesterday we interviewed YNAB-founder Jesse Mecham on the 4 rules of budgeting. In today’s podcast, we talk about the one-n-done way to save serious money. Sponsors: The 31-Day…
Personal Capital (now called Empower) first introduced what is by far the best financial dashboard I’ve used. It’s a free online tool that tracks everything from your bank accounts to your investments. It comes with great graphs and charts that show your asset allocation, investing costs, and cash flow. One of its best features, however,…
A certificate of deposit can be a way to get higher interest rates on a set term. Today’s best CD rates easily top 5%. When shopping for a CD, however, you should always pay attention to its early withdrawal penalty. Generally speaking, the longer the CD term, the higher the higher the interest rate. That…
The American Express® High Yield Savings Account works like most savings accounts. Funds deposited in the account earn interest. You can withdraw money from the account at any time. Keep in mind, however, that you are limited to six withdrawals per month. This limitation is not set by American Express (FDIC Certificate #35328). It’s actually…
I began investing in certificates of deposit when I was 13. Back then (yes, we had color TV and telephones), there were just two options when it came to picking a CD: the term and the amount of money you wanted to invest. Today, things are a bit more complicated. The good news is that…
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