Saving an extra couple of hundred dollars each month is easier than you might think. It starts by taking a hard look at all the little expenses you rack up, and cutting the "money pits" from your daily spending.
Wouldn’t you like to have your savings in a place that would return double digits even when the stock market is lousy? There might be a way, providing you’re willing to "hedge" your bets.
If you're keeping money in the bank, you know how low rates are. And if you've done any food shopping lately, you know how high prices are. But what you may not have considered is what low savings rates and high inflation can do to your savings.
Do you know the difference between a CPA and a CFU? How about a CFP and a CFA? If you're going to get financial advice, descrambling this alphabet soup of designations is a must... otherwise, you could end up with a Farm Manager (AFM) instead of a Financial Manager (CFM).
Investing for retirement in your 20's isn't exactly child's play. But it's still one thing most 20-somethings don't think about at all, and maybe they should... By starting a retirement fund early, a 20 something wont have to contribute as much as if they started that fund in their 30s or 40s, translating into smaller payments and greater return.
Nice to meet you! I’m the writer, researcher, host and executive producer of Money Talks. I’ve been a TV guy for 20 years, but have also been licensed over the years as a CPA, stock broker, commodities broker, options principal, real estate agent and life insurance agent. I’ve also written a couple of books: Life or Debt and Money Made Simple.
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