Trying to pick the right mutual fund can seem like trying to find a needle in a haystack. The entire process can seem endless with hundreds of fund companies offering thousands of different mutual funds. Don’t fret! We're here to help. There are … [Read more...]
Using Credit Cards and Debit Cards Overseas
May 25, 2010 by
When I moved to the UK and opened a bank account, I had no idea that anything but a Visa or Mastercard logo could be on a debit card (in other parts of the world, there are other kinds of debit cards). I should have looked into this before hand, but … [Read more...]
Why Bonds Belong In Your Portfolio At Any Age
May 21, 2010 by
The financial press trumpets bonds as the asset of choice for retirees relying on a fixed income. Although this may be true, bonds also play an important part in younger investors’ portfolios. Bonds have many benefits. Bonds bring balance … [Read more...]
How to Open an International Bank Account
May 20, 2010 by
My first job outside the United States was in London. I worked for a travel company in Maine with international locations, so when an opportunity came up for me to hop the pond, I grabbed it. After making the move, the most important detail I had to … [Read more...]
Is Lending Club a Good Investment for You?
May 19, 2010 by
For the past six months, I’ve been lending money---$25 at a time---to perfect strangers. In exchange, I’m on track to earn a 12% annual return on my investment. No, I’m not a loan shark; I’m a Lending Club investor. Person-to-person … [Read more...]
The Myth of the Celtic Tiger
May 18, 2010 by
Editor’s Note: Contributing writer Emily Cesta has spent much of her twenties living abroad. In this post, Emily offers reflections on the world economy through the lens of her experiences in Ireland as the “Celtic Tiger”, (Ireland’s economy) … [Read more...]
Three Little Ways to Boost Your Emergency Fund
May 17, 2010 by
An emergency fund is the foundation of financial security. But whether you’re an I-Banker or starving artist, it’s never easy to sacrifice daily expenses now to build that emergency fund for later. We all want to save that extra cash each … [Read more...]
Peer-to-Peer Auto Loans
May 14, 2010 by
It’s best to buy a car with cash---but not everybody has saved up thousands of dollars when the need for new transportation strikes. Although car shoppers have several options for financing a new or used car, including many online lenders, buyers … [Read more...]
Dividends Are Your Friend
May 14, 2010 by
For people that are new to the stock market, investing jargon can be intimidating. Among the topics that can be confusing are dividends. Many wonder what dividends are and how they affect you, the investor. In short, dividends are always a good … [Read more...]
