William James Herath / Shutterstock.com Certain stores have developed a fandom as loyal as that of any sports team. Think of the Trader Joe’s devotees, or those who love Target with a passion (guilty on both fronts). Costco definitely makes that list. Avid fans discuss the warehouse store on the …
Read More »Top 10 Reasons to Apply for a Personal Loan
Personal loans are a handy way to solve a variety of money issues such as debt consolidation or to fund a big purchase. They are one of the most accessible methods of getting finance and can be used for multiple different reasons. However, there are both good and bad reasons …
Read More »7 Reasons to Carry Mortgage Debt Into Retirement
Photo by Andy Dean Photography / Shutterstock.com Paying off a home mortgage before you retire is a common goal, but it isn’t always the best financial strategy. It could end up costing you in the long run — such as by leaving you without cash savings to cover an unexpected …
Read More »Reasons Not to Refinance Your Mortgage
Refinancing has become a popular decision for homeowners in 2020, as interest rates are at historic lows. You might hear about friends or family refinancing and wonder if you should be doing the same. While refinancing can be an effective way to reduce your mortgage interest rate or monthly payment, …
Read More »5 Reasons You Should Work for as Long as You Live
stockfour / Shutterstock.com While countless workers dream of retirement, millions more have decided to work full time or part time after age 65: Working longer might be your best option. Here are several reasons why. 1. Increase financial security If you’re worried about outliving your savings, working longer is the …
Read More »5 Reasons Why Your Anger Towards Air Selangor For The Water Cuts Is Misdirected
Not long after Selangor’s river pollution fiasco last month, on October 4, Air Selangor posted an announcement on their Facebook page. This was regarding yet another water cut, and at that time, the facility was unable to predict how long it would take before clean water could be distributed to …
Read More »7 Reasons Not to Move When You Retire
wavebreakmedia / Shutterstock.com Retirement is supposed to be a time when people move to Florida to sip drinks on the beach or settle down in Arizona to play endless rounds of golf. But in reality, a huge percentage of Americans are happy to remain right where they are. A 2018 …
Read More »10 Reasons Why Eating Beef is Good for You and the Planet
Today we’re sharing a post by guest authors Robb Wolf, New York Times Best Selling Author and one of the early advocates of the paleo lifestyle, and Diana Rodgers, RD, Real Food Dietitian and Sustainability Advocate. Robb and Diana co-authored Sacred Cow, an eye-opening book about meat, health, and sustainability, …
Read More »6 Reasons I Will Never Trust Suze Orman
Photo by Albert H. Teich / Shutterstock.com Suze Orman has the status of a financial guru. But I have never been able to understand why this self-proclaimed expert has such a following. Imagine a celebrity chef who has given herself food poisoning, or a car expert who couldn’t change a …
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