Anna Baluch, provided by Published 11:43 am CDT, Wednesday, April 3, 2019 Personal Finance Insider writes about products, strategies, and tips to help you make smart decisions with your money. We may receive a small commission from our partners, but our reporting and recommendations are always independent and objective. 10'000 Hours/Getty Images If you're wondering how to invest money, the answer isn't all that complicated. CFP Ryan Cole says the best way to start investing is an option that's probably right in front you: your employer-sponsored retirement accounts. If your employer doesn't provide retirement accounts, or you work for yourself, Cole finds a retirement account like an IRA is still the best place to get used to investing. Investing in the stock market might sound intimidating, but getting started can be simple. “For many people, the best way to start investing is to contribute money to their 401k or other employer retirement plan with a company … [Read more...] about A financial planner’s best tool to start investing has probably been in front of you all along
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A self-made millionaire who retired at 30 says the 2 best ways to build long-term wealth don’t require working overtime or obsessing about the stock market
There are plenty of ways to make money and build wealth, but some require less effort than others. According to Grant Sabatier, who retired early at age 30 with $US1.25 million, the best ways to build wealth don’t call for monitoring the stock market or working overtime. “The two best ways to make the most money over the long term are to hire other people to do the work for you and focus on building passive income streams,” Sabatier wrote in his book, “Financial Freedom: A Proven Path to All the Money You Will Ever Need.” Passive income “is why most of the world’s richest people are entrepreneurs who started and grew their own companies. Instead of working for money on their own, they have others working for them. Why mow lawns when you can hire someone else to do it and still make a majority of the money?” Sabatier wrote. As he explains it, employees add value to a business, making it more valuable than a single individual could. … [Read more...] about A self-made millionaire who retired at 30 says the 2 best ways to build long-term wealth don’t require working overtime or obsessing about the stock market
7 Quick Ways to Make Money Investing $1,000
If you're shrewd, you can turn one thousand bucks into even more money. Here's how. R.L. Adams Published 3:27 pm CST, Monday, February 4, 2019 Photo: Kristin Duvall | Getty Images Photo: Kristin Duvall | Getty Images Image 1 of / 1 Caption Close Image 1 of 1 Photo: Kristin Duvall | Getty Images 7 Quick Ways to Make Money Investing $1,000 1 / 1 Back to Gallery If you're sitting on at least $1,000 and it's scratching an itch in your pocket, consider investing it rather than spending it on something frivolous. But the question that then beckons us is: Can you really make money quickly investing with just $1,000? The answer to that is a resounding, "Yes." While there are plenty of … [Read more...] about 7 Quick Ways to Make Money Investing $1,000
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Some day you won't have to worry about rent money and credit card debt. In the meantime, you have to take control of your financial situation. R.L. Adams Published 9:35 am CST, Monday, February 4, 2019 Become a market research participantIn college I participated in loads of market research. It's fairly quick money for not a lot of work. Companies looking for consumers' opinions on a variety of products and services put you in a room to garner your opinion. That's it.This often involves writing or stating your opinion, answering polls or surveys, or breaking off in a discussion group. The mechanics don't matter much. The point is that you can rely on it from time to time.Related: 6 Things You Must Quit Doing Now If You Want to Be More Successful less Become a market research participant In college I participated in loads of market research. It's fairly quick money for not a lot of work. Companies looking for consumers' opinions on a variety of products and ... more … [Read more...] about 32 Proven Ways to Make Money Fast
13 of the best ways to get over a crush
When getting over a crush, it’s important to talk about your feelings or write them down. Picking up a new hobby or hanging out with friends can also help. Take the time to focus on you. Crushes can be all-consuming – even when we know someone is unavailable, or perhaps just not the best fit for us, it can be hard to get rid of those intense feelings. Oftentimes, we simply can’t help who we fall for, so if you’re hoping to squash your crush once and for all, you might have no idea where to begin, especially if you’re crushing on someone who you have to see often or who is taken by someone else. INSIDER spoke with three relationship experts who gave us the lowdown on how to get over that unrequited love, in a way that is both healthy and productive. Here are some ways to help you get over your crush. Talk your feelings out with someone you trust. Getting swept up in a crush can make us feel out of control, but one of the best ways to get a handle on … [Read more...] about 13 of the best ways to get over a crush