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Robin Ince and Brian Cox hear how we could all be potential killers, and discover how fleas and foliage could help us solve murders. Show more Brian Cox, Robin Ince and their guests will send a shiver down your spine as they sift through the science on murder, and hear some of the more creative […]
When you take a big step in your relationship – like getting married – it’s natural to merge your finances together. This is known in the financial world as joint ownership. Joint ownership is very common, especially for spouses or trusted partners. Being joint owners on a checking account, savings account, or home loan is […]
An unsecured credit card is what you typically think of when someone mentions the term, “credit card”. It allows you to make large purchases and pay them back over time. They also often come with rewards programs like air miles and cashback. Because it’s ‘unsecured’, credit card issuers won’t ask you to put down any […]
Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build wealth over the long term, but it can be complicated and stressful to get started if you’ve never invested before. The good news is that investing is more accessible than ever. Years ago, you had to work with stockbrokers who charged heavy […]
When newcomers start to invest, one of the first lessons they come across is a lesson on diversification. Just about every article with tips on reaching investing success talks about diversification in investing. On the other hand, some of the world’s most well-known investors advise against a diversified portfolio. Even the great Warren Buffett was […]
When you start investing for your future, it may be difficult to decide how you should invest your money. After all, if you don’t know the key differences between stocks vs. bonds, how will you be able to decide? For most investors, the best decision is to invest in a mix of stocks and bonds. […]
When reading about investing, you often hear that it’s important to do your research. That educated investing is the key to successful investing. That you should never invest a dime until you understand just what it is you’re investing in. However, there’s not much information out there about where or how to find the information […]
The consequences of “financial risk” became apparent to many investors during the two-year period from 2007 to 2009. The stock market (as measured by the S&P 500) plummeted from 1562.47 on October 10, 2007, to 752.44 on November 20, 2009. As a consequence, many people lost more than one-half of their retirement savings. The coronavirus […]
Homeowners insurance is a bundle of different categories of coverage, which apply in various situations. You aren’t able to pick and choose what categories you want – there are six different components to homeowners insurance, all of which are required, which we’ll discuss below. However, depending on your possessions, type of home, and your financial […]
Taxable brokerage accounts don’t offer all of the tax incentives retirement accounts do, but they’re far more flexible. If you expect to need any significant chunk of money before you retire, that makes them an essential part of your savings plans. What is a Taxable Brokerage Account? Taxable brokerage accounts are investment accounts where you […]