Whether you’re designing an engagement ring or wanting to make the most luxurious toilet paper holder, knowing the differences between white gold and yellow gold is a great place to start. The appearance, hardiness, and price point are all affected by the chemical differences between these two golds. Which will win in the age-old white…
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Investment Guide: The Different Types of Bonds and Which Ones Are Right for You
Are bonds a part of your investment strategy right now? If not, this isn’t a huge deal if you’re in your 20s or even your 30s. When people are on the younger side, most experts will actually recommend that they steer clear of investing in bonds. But as you begin to get up there in…
What Are the Different Types of Retirement Plans That Exist Today?
Americans spent anywhere from 40 to 50 years of their lives working toward their retirement. One of the biggest goals we have, when we head to work each day, is setting part of the money we earn aside for the years of our life when we aren’t working anymore. We accomplish that goal by putting…
Life Insurance Costs: A Quick Guide
Planning ahead is an important part of any responsible person’s life: planning for your career, for your family, and eventually, for what may happen after you’re gone. The sad truth is, far too many people don’t consider the need for life insurance until it’s far too late. Picking up life insurance is a great way…
What Are the Financial Benefits of Portfolio Diversification?
Did you know that there are over 400 sustainable funds in the stock market? These funds seek to invest in companies with useful environmental and social practices like clean energy or empowering minorities. This is just one example of how diverse the financial industry has become in recent years. That’s why portfolio diversification is easier…
Don’t Make the Taxman Mad! 5 Ways to Avoid a Tax Audit
The IRS claims to have examined less than 1% of all tax returns submitted from 2010 to 2018. Is this something that concerns you when submitting your tax return with such a small number being flagged yearly? Though worrying about a tax audit every year is unnecessary based on the IRS’s statistics, you should still…
Stock Market Investing for Beginners: A Quick Guide
America is best at investing. 35% of American adults own stocks or bonds outside of their retirement accounts. Most retirement accounts are themselves based on stock market investments. Many people are curious about how to invest. Yet they aren’t aware of investing for beginners or essential investing tips. What are some different ways that people…
Future Planning: Roth vs. Traditional IRA
The latest reports show that 40 percent of Americans are afraid they won’t be able to retire on time because of financial management challenges. Are you confused by the different future planning options out there? Are you unsure of where to begin when it comes to retirement planning? If you said “yes” to either of…
6 Common Floor Installation Mistakes to Avoid for Business Owners
Renovating your office building is an exciting process–in the end, you’ll have a space that looks great and feels completely new. The renovation process itself can be difficult, though, and is often fraught with possible issues. Installing new flooring is one of the most common (and most useful) office renovations available. While a new floor…
Sadigh Gallery – Potential Dangers When Coin Collecting
Collecting antique coins may sound exciting, and it really is, but it is also fraught with dangers. Having spoken to the coin curator at New York’s Sadigh Gallery I have learned more than I could possibly have imagined with regards to the perils of coin collecting if you get it wrong. Quite simply put the…