Would you rather invest in your future using “pre-tax” dollars or “after-tax” dollars? I recently had a friend ask me if I thought that he should be making Roth contributions to his retirement account or not. Roth IRA accounts have…
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Introduction to Cryptocurrency
By now many people are at least vaguely familiar with cryptocurrencies like bitcoin. A conceptual token, exchanged only over the internet, which supposedly holds real value. Bitcoin alone has risen from a value less than a tenth of a penny…
Eight Investing Terms to Know
Investing lingo can be intimidating when you hear something referenced but aren’t fully familiar with what it means. We’ve taken some of the most common investing acronyms and broken them down. Here are eight investing terms to know. 1. S&P…
Good time to Refinance? Understand your options
Borrowing money for a purchase, such as a car or home, comes with its fair share of pros and cons. While it enables you to afford upfront what you otherwise wouldn’t be able to, the monthly payments can feel constricting.…
Credit Score Basics: How to build your credit
Your credit score, though seemingly insignificant, can directly affect your financial well-being. We’re covering what a credit score consists of and a few ways you can build your credit. What is the purpose of a credit score? Just as companies…
Four Ways to Invest in the 5G Revolution
5G is here, and it’s set to bring a number of changes to the way we transmit information, conduct business, and even interact with one another. With changes of this caliber, we are likely to see some industries disrupted and…
Technology meets Agriculture: How Ag is evolving
Since humans began practicing agriculture thousands of years ago, technology has consistently changed the way society has farmed. From rough hand tools in the BC era, to the cotton gin in 1793 and McCormick’s reaper in 1831, technological advances have…
Investing wisely during volatile markets
Investing during a volatile market can be intimidating. Large, daily price swings often lead to emotional decision-making and flawed judgment. Erratic market behavior can make even the most seasoned investors nervous about their portfolio holdings. When investing during a volatile…
Protecting your financial health during COVID-19
At this point it should come as news to no one that we are in the middle of the worst pandemic since the Spanish Flu of 1918. During the COVID-19 pandemic, protecting your physical and mental health is critical. Social…
Investing in Technology Mutual Funds
Invest intelligently when considering a technology mutual fund