by mattdixon | Aug 7, 2022 | budgeting, matt dixon
Most people hope to have a comfortable retirement with no financial worries. Unfortunately, about 50% of adults have no retirement savings. Here are a few tips to start planning for a more stable retirement. Give Up Luxury Goods and Services Some of the first...
by mattdixon | Jul 21, 2022 | finance, matt dixon
It’s a common misconception that a credit union and a bank are both the same, but they are very different. A major difference is that credit unions are not-for-profit financial institutions with members who typically share a common bond. On the other hand, banks...
by mattdixon | Jun 21, 2022 | budgeting, finance, matt dixon
Make Additional Payments You should make larger payments to cut down the principal and reduce the payback period for the loan. When people begin paying off their student loans, they only make one or two small payments per year. These payments usually amount to about...
by mattdixon | May 26, 2022 | budgeting, finance, matt dixon
If you want your credit score to be in the “good” range instead of the poor range, you must know how to build a strong credit score. A high credit score can provide significant benefits, such as getting approved for loans and other financial assistance much more...
by mattdixon | Apr 26, 2022 | finance, matt dixon
Day trading has been growing in popularity for several years. Still, two recent events have brought a surge of new interest in this potentially lucrative, albeit risky form of investing in the stock market. The first was the lockdowns of 2020 precipitated by the...