The Four Questions That Will Help You Get The Most Out Of Your Raise or Bonus

If you’re set to earn more money next year or if you received a year-end bonus, then a congratulations is in order! At this point, you’ll probably want to take your pay bump and spend it on whatever gift you didn’t receive during the holidays. (Santa messed up again!) While I’m totally in favor of […]

Why Passive Income Is Overrated — and What Actually Builds Wealth

A couple of weeks ago, my friend mentioned that he wants to find ways to generate passive income, you know, the type of income that stuffs your bank account while you’re fast asleep. I have reason to suspect that my friend is in great financial shape and that his desire for passive income is based […]

The Best Account You’re Not Using

Benjamin Franklin once said that “in this world, nothing can be certain, except death and taxes.” However, our legendary founding father wasn’t blessed with the type of financial sorcery that has spawned one of the most powerful savings accounts today, an account even more powerful than the 401(k) and the Roth IRA. If Ben Franklin […]