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Pay Off Student Loans Fast – Get Out Of Debt Now
According to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, student loan debt has reached over $1.5 trillion. The average student loan debt per borrower is over $37,000. Student loans are more in demand than any [...]
How to prepare your finances for a natural disaster
Having your finances, insurance and important papers in order before a natural disaster strikes can ease the stress of dealing with the damage and disruption caused by a hurricane, earthquake or other catastrophic event. But [...]
Closing the Wealth Inequality Gap with ESOPs
There is plenty of data about wealth inequality, focusing on data alone misses a key point: Wealth inequality is about people. It is about people who go to work, pay their bills, meet their responsibilities, [...]
Roth 401(k) vs Roth IRA-The Complete Guide
Who is this for? Anyone that hopes to one day retire would benefit from understanding the difference between Roth 401ks and Roth IRAs, and how to navigate them both to your greatest advantage. Maybe you’re [...]
ESOPs Remain Attractive for Companies Seeking to Engage Workers
Employee stock ownership plans (ESOPs) can be a powerful tool for recruiting and retaining top talent in good times and bad. And there is ample research showing that ESOP companies weather economic crises better than [...]
Worried about COVID-19 and the market turmoil? Take these actions to improve your emotional, physical and financial health.
First off, remember to breathe. The Dow Jones Industrial Average DJIA, +9.36% and S&P 500 Index SPX, +9.28% plunged Thursday in the worst drop since the 1987 market crash. The dramatic decline came after [...]