The challenges of veterans re-assimilating into society once their tour of duty is over or their service concludes are well documented. Aside from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) that many former members who experienced trauma experience upon returning home experience, there’s also a general struggle to find work, maintain relationships and perform various other aspects of … Continue reading “These Predatory Lenders Are Targeting Military Veterans”

We all need to get away every now and then. It’s good to refresh, recharge, and see and do some really cool things in the process. It’s why companies offer paid time off, and why so many Americans often take advantage of this time off to explore new cities, states, and countries around the world. … Continue reading “Last Minute Travel Tips That Can Save You Big Money”

Dog owners are going to need to be a lot more cautious with their food selection moving forward. A study by the FDA has shown that certain types of dog foods cause heart disease, known as DCM, with 16 pet food brands being uncovered as the major culprits. And that means that many of these … Continue reading “16 Pet Food Brands Have Been Linked to Heart Disease”

Brick-and-mortar retailers just can’t get a break… Nordstrom and Gap are currently the worst performing stocks on the S&P 500. This is a trend that’s very likely to continue: the same trend that gutted Sears. If brick-and-mortar retailers aren’t able to learn and to pivot quickly, they may soon see similar mass store closures. But … Continue reading “Nordstrom and Gap Were Both Just Named the WORST Stocks of 2019”

We’ve written a lot about retirement and retirement savings in these posts over the last several months, and one of the topics we’ve hit on is how the majority of Americans aren’t saving enough for their golden years. According to a recent report on CNBC, a surprising 17 percent of Baby Boomers have less than … Continue reading “Wait, HOW Many Americans Have Nothing Saved for Retirement?!”

With the rise of online banking over the past several decades, balancing a checkbook has essentially become a thing of the past. Today, with the click of a mouse, we can pay our bills, check our bank accounts and transfer money to other sub accounts. The convenience of everything is great, but the ease and … Continue reading “Your Bank’s Overdraft Fees Could be Increasing Soon…”

CrowdStrike is a leading provider of endpoint protection delivered through the cloud. The brunt of CrowdStrike’s business relies on artificial intelligence to safeguard client data and operations both on and off networks. The Sunnyvale, CA-based company’s IPO was originally priced at $58. CrowdStrike (CRWD) is currently selling for $67 a share. The stock closed at … Continue reading “Digital Security Stock Crowdstrike is Still Worth a Buy”

Molson Coors Brewing (TAP) currently sells for about $55 a share. The beer-maker started the year at $57, rose to $66, and then tumbled right back down to the $50s. This volatility comes on the heels of a disappointing 2018. Molson Coors’ saving grace could be the fact that the company took a chance on … Continue reading “Molson Coors is Taking a Hit — Should You Sell?”

Believe it or not, you can score some quick cash just by relocating. If you’re casting your eyes abroad, you may be interested in some of the countries that are actually paying people to move to them. There are many countries today that have a vanishing population. People are moving out of their cities, and … Continue reading “These Countries Are Paying People to Move There”

Gold has reached $1,400 for the first time in years — and some believe that it’s likely to touch $1,550. Economic pressures have lead to gold increasing in price quickly, as investors look for alternative strategies with less volatility and risk. Gold has long been a staple of low risk portfolios, and a method of … Continue reading “Gold Reaches Above $1,400 for the First Time in Years”

So you want to be happier, healthier and, yes — even wealthier? Who doesn’t? After all, money doesn’t buy happiness or good health. But if you can have all three — money, good health and happiness — wouldn’t you be interested? Wouldn’t you take the necessary measures to ensure that you can have all three … Continue reading “Want to be Happier, Healthier and Wealthier? Try Reading these Books”

So, you’ve put in your time at your company and are ready to hang up the briefcase for good and enjoy your twilight years in retirement. You’ve reached your retirement savings goals, and along with a Social Security check, you expect to live very comfortably when you drive away from the office for the last … Continue reading “The Unexpected Costs that Could Ruin Your Retirement”

Following a positive tweet by President Donald Trump in regards to Chinese Premier Xi Jinping, the stock market rallied 350 points with renewed confidence. Investors have been watching tensions unfold between the United States and China for the better part of the past two years, and have been cautious about investing until these issues have … Continue reading “Dow Closes High After Announcement of Positive Trump-Xi Meeting”

Boeing has just announced the first sales of the 737 Max since the highly publicized crashes earlier this year. Boeing has had a rollercoaster of a year, beginning with a fast boom due to its new contracts, and eventually culminating in a catastrophic slide amidst safety concerns. Yet, the sale of 200 new 737 Max … Continue reading “Boeing Starts Selling 737 Max Planes Again”

Yum! Brands’ stock has nearly doubled in the past half-decade. The Louisville, Kentucky-based restaurant behemoth owns Pizza Hut, KFC, Taco Bell and WingStreet. All in all, Yum! rakes in nearly $6 billion in revenue per year. Priced at $109 per share, Yum! Seems like a shaky investment at first glance simply because the coveted millennial … Continue reading “Should You Invest in Yum! Brands? It’s Complicated…”

Do you understand your credit cards’ interest rate? If your answer is “no,” then know that you’re not alone. In fact, a new study from Gallup states that up to 30 percent of all Americans don’t understand their credit card interest rate — and this isn’t good, as this rate is a key number that … Continue reading “What You May NOT Understand About Your Credit Card”

News flash: College is expensive, and it is just getting more expensive. OK, that’s not exactly breaking news, but it is news that has received a lot more attention lately with all the talk of rising tuition costs, student loan debt and various political candidates’ plans to forgive student loan debt should they be elected … Continue reading “Rethinking University: Is a College Degree Still Worth It?”