wealth for the future

You’re Pregnant! Is Your Wallet Ready?

by Mitz January 17, 2012
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News that you’re pregnant brings a tremendous amount of excitement and also a great deal of stress. Both are incredibly normal reactions, whether it’s your first child or fifth. Along with your new bundle of joy is going to come a change in your finances. By preparing early, you’ll be better able to make room [...]

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Avoiding Your Financial Kryptonite

by Mitz January 10, 2012
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Whether you’ve always had a budget, just started to budget, or think “budget” is a scary word, you probably have at least one financial weakness.  We all do.  We’re only human, after all, and money management doesn’t always come naturally.  We don’t always want to use our money sensibly, so sometimes we don’t. Saving money [...]

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A Positive Pregnancy Test Means, “Start Saving for College!”

by Mitz January 1, 2012
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Begin saving and investing for college the minute your doctor confirms you are pregnant with your first child. Although the advice may sound like a very unfunny joke, financial planners and college admissions directors agree that college preparation begins in the womb. If you have a child today and college costs continue increasing at their [...]

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Will You Be Able to Live in Retirement on Social Security Alone?

by Mitz December 17, 2011
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Before you make a decision as to how much money you’ll have to save for retirement, you’ll have to figure out how much your Social Security benefit will be and how much money you’ll have available to you from your pension. You’ll have to save whatever you plan to spend in retirement that isn’t covered [...]

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Invest in Gold Coins – Forget the Stock Market

by Mitz November 15, 2011
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Have you ever wondered why other people collect, sell, or buy coins; especially those made from gold? Some people think that is a waste of time and more importantly, money. Why buy gold coins when you are spending money for money?  Well gold coins are a way to own gold.  And rather than stocks which [...]

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Will You Be Able to Live on Your Social Security?

by Mitz November 9, 2011
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If you’re wondering how much money is needed to retire, you’ll have to figure out how much you’re going to get from social security and then add in any other forms of income you may have, like savings. The amount of money you’re going to need to start saving now for retirement is dependent upon [...]

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The Best Investments

by Mitz June 3, 2011

Gold and Diamond Gold and diamond have always been held in high appreciation by the majority of society, and many people have a habit of purchasing gold and diamond as a form of money management. While gold does have a higher overall value, it’s price is subject to more daily fluctuation than diamond. When you [...]

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Net Worth Calculator for WordPress

by Alban May 10, 2010

Being able to know what you are worth, is crucial to make effective financial decision and provide incentive to reach your financial goals. Your wealth can be measured in different ways, but one the most common way is the net worth. Net Worth is basically the difference between your assets and liablities. Calculating your Net [...]

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10 Podcasts About Investing Your Money

by Andy May 6, 2010

A great way to learn about investing is to listen to the experts. You can learn from their mistakes, learn from their successes, and simply learn more about the world of investments. If you read or listen to a wide variety of topics for a period of time, then it won’t be long before you [...]

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5 Personal Finance Tools Worth Using

by Alban March 24, 2010

Most of us are either online or in front of the computer for the majority of our days, and even when we’re not at the computer, we can be connected to our files and browsing the internet from our phones. Therefore, to help you manage your finances, get control of your budget and boost your [...]

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