Finances

Regardless of your age, you should have both short, and long-term financial goals you are working toward. It is never too early to start saving for your future. At the end of the day, most people would like to retire as soon as possible, but most people also want to …

When Madison Street Capital, the Chicago-based middle market investment company, got the call from Mike Harris, the CEO of DCG Software Value, CEO Charles Botchway knew his company was up for the challenge Harris was throwing his way. DCG Software Value is an international company that provides software estimations, function …

History of Binary Options Industry We all know the horrors of the unregulated binary options companies, their immoral practices and pressure tactics. In light of a new public service announcement videos from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) we wanted to go back into the history behind this industry, how …

Coin collecting is an excellent way for kids to learn the value and the history behind different currencies. Some kids start collecting pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters before they start school, which leads them to continue collecting more valuable coins as they age. Collectible coins are worth more than their …

The first recorded mention of money traveling over large distances comes in the form of “flying cash.” The term referred to paper vouchers that Chinese traders used as proofs of payments, partly because copper coins were too bulky to carry, and party to serve as a safeguard against thieves.  Since …

2018 has not been a good year for Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin rallied hard across 2017, hitting a peak of just below $20,000; however, this year has been far more challenging for the original cryptocurrency which dived to a low of $6000 in February. Concerns over regulation, security and legitimacy …

When you are facing debt, you can spend hours of your day stressing about how to pay it off. Credit cards with high-interest rates can increase those stress levels. If you are juggling multiple credit cards with high balances in addition to your car loan and house payment or rent, …

Many investors are desperate to find a way to invest in cryptocurrencies. You can’t buy cryptocurrencies via a regular brokerage account, and your local bank won’t accept Bitcoin for a deposit  (yet). I prepared a list of best cryptocurrency exchanges. you should use to get your first cryptocurrency coins. While I expect …

Is blockchain technology a flash in the pan? Is it something that will be dismissed in the near future as a reasonably good idea but ultimately unworkable? That is not very likely. It is true, the tech itself is not very advanced, but then neither was internet technology at one …

Nobody likes to spend a lot of time looking for student loans. The process can be frustrating and stressful, but there are ways to make the process much easier. Not only can you get loans from private lenders faster, but you can also have confidence that you get the lowest …

Tax season has finally come to a close. This means that people across the country either have or soon will, receive their tax refund. It’s a no-brainer that after all of that time and energy spent filling out documents, uncovering statements, or whatever else your tax-season process entails, you’re likely …

When you are having a hard time making progress, maintaining a constant grip on your finances and cultivating an unshakable financial confidence can be quite daunting. To some people, it may appear out of reach more so when you don’t have sufficient knowledge about personal finance fundamentals. Of course, life …

Mapping out how to spend less is one of the major challenges in personal finance. The truth is that it is not easy to save money — but cutting down on your spending is one of the best ways to save money. You don’t need to sacrifice a lot before …

With an ever-unpredictable economy, it is difficult to find additional ways to make money in the local market. Since 35% of workers now work remotely, it has influenced how people look to make money untraditionally. Here are three make money quick schemes that actually work.  1. Become A Freelancer One …

Many people face struggles when managing their finances. For some people, they are left with little to less income by the end of every month. Even after effective management of their income sources, it becomes difficult for them to simplify their finances. This creates problems for them and so, having …