One of the clearest challenges in wealth management is trying to make real gains adjusted against things like inflation, taxes, and fees. To make consistent progress, you need to have an appropriately aggressive investment strategy. On the other hand, maintaining your wealth is just as important, and it's critical to factor in risk. How do you strike the right balance between risk and aggression? Let's look at how wealth management advisors think about this problem. [Read More]

If you have gotten your finances and income organized to the point that you can finally start investing outside of a 401k or another retirement plan, then you're in luck. There are thousands of services and materials available on the market to help you plan your future. Here's how to get highly relevant and beneficial help with your investment planning. Books And Blogs For Your Stage In Life One of the best ways to get help with your investment planning is to learn more about the investing world before you dip your toes in. [Read More]

Other than essentials such as water and food, money is one of the most important things that many people depend on for survival. There are numerous industries that people can choose between to bring in a regular income, but sometimes the amount of money that someone is paid isn't enough to live comfortably by. For example, a person working in the restaurant industry as a cashier or other entry-level position might only make the minimum wage that is set by state laws. [Read More]

If you work as a freelance writer, creating content for agencies, companies, and private clients, there are some important tax deductions that you need to be aware of. Freelance writing is not a career that requires a ton of equipment, but that doesn't mean there are not expenses that you can write off at the end of the year that will allow you to save on your taxes.   1. Self-Employment Tax  [Read More]