Do you want to invest in the stock market but don’t know where to start? If you are then The Motley Fool website might just be your “Holy Grail”. Brothers David and Tom Gardner started The Motley Fool in 1993 as a newsletter and began to take off with the launch of their Stock Advisor…
The Motley Fool began in 1993 when brothers Tom and David Gardner began printing an investment newsletter in a backyard shed in Alexandria, Virginia. In 1994, an April Fool’s joke gained The Motley Fool a huge amount of attention. In 2002 they kicked off their flagship service, Stock Advisor, and two years later, added Rule…
If you’re thinking about buying a home, or already own one, you may be wondering what happens to your mortgage in the event of your death? Unfortunately, your mortgage won’t just disappear. Instead, your provider will turn to your family to maintain repayments. If they can’t keep up with these payments, they may be forced…
The current inflation is yet another reason causing people to look for ways of efficiently increasing their capital. As interest rates are low, traditional savings accounts don’t really do anything for investors anymore – to many, the stock market seems to be the perfect alternative. It promises high returns, but also bears risks. Experienced stock…
The finance industry can be a fiercely competitive field to break into. It’s famously known to be one of the highest-paying industries. Those at the top deal out with six or seven figures salary and several bonuses. Entry-level employees can earn comparatively higher pay than those in the other fields. Sometimes, you may not land…
When talking about expensive lifestyle purchases for an average Joe, weddings, housing, and education costs are a significant part of the equation. While we will talk about education and weddings in another post, this article is about all the reasons taking out a home mortgage from credit unions could be a better reason than buying…
As an employer, aside from paying your employees their salary and wages, part of your managerial responsibility also includes deducting and paying your employees’ pay-as-you-earn (PAYE) tax on their behalf. While this has been the standard for companies employing full-time and regular staff, the process for hiring independent contractors, freelancers, and self-employed individuals may be…
Student loan refinancing in 2022 is at an all time high because interest rates are at an all time low. If you are one of those people that did not get their loans forgiven it is the perfect time to check into getting a new loan, at much better terms. Keep in mind, though, that just…
If you work with money, or you run a business, you may have encountered accountants and financial advisors or planners. In the financial industry, these two career paths are heavily involved in wealth management. You may have wondered whether your accountant is able to double up as a financial planner or advisor and provide you…
If you feel like your bookkeeping company could run more efficiently, you may be having workflow issues. Whether your firm is long-established or still in its infancy, there is always room to improve – even if it’s only by 10%. However, before making any changes to your company, you first must identify the areas of…
