In this episode of Ask Jason: Should Laura cash in her ESOP (Employee Stock Option Plan) or roll it into a Roth IRA? Derek is going bankrupt caring for his mom with dementia- what should he do? Links and Resources Want me to answer your personal finance question? Leave a comment below and […]
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Ask Jason Episode #2- Should You Take Loans from Your 401k?, How to Start Investing, Eliminating Debt
In this episode, I’m answering my readers’ personal finance questions about 401k loans, how to start investing, and how to start getting out of debt: Cindy wants to know how to get started investing. She doesn’t have a clue where to start or what to invest in. Sandy wants to know how to pay […]
The Novice Investor: What You Need to Know to Succeed
For the novice investor, successful investing takes attention and commitment. Strategized investments can be a rewarding way to build wealth and meet realistic financial goals. However, they are not the exclusive terrain of the mega-rich. Nor are they a fool-proof way to get-rich-quick. Common mistakes made by novice investors include opting for low-potential/low-return cash investments […]
Building Wealth: 6 Ideas to Help Turn Your Pennies into Benjamins
Let’s face it: When it comes to money, everyone wants more of it. Unfortunately, few people really understand what they need to do to earn it. Sure, landing a better job or getting a raise will boost your income. That’s great, but a small bump in your paycheck usually isn’t enough for building wealth on […]
A Review of Personal Capital- A Great Tool to Manage Your Money Better
The following is a review for Personal Capital: For years I’ve wanted to find a way to manage my money better. My goal was to be able to manage all my financial information in one place. I seriously hate having to go to one website for my bank accounts, another for my investments, and yet […]
RealtyShares- How to Invest in Real Estate Without Debt or Becoming a Landlord
Real estate investing is by far one of the best ways there is to build life changing wealth. But investing in real estate isn’t easy. It usually takes a lot of money, and it’s extremely risky if you take on a lot of debt to invest in properties. Plus, in many cases you’re required to […]
