With these crazy gas prices, it may be a surprise for many when they may have to change summer plans whether one is planning a road trip or purchasing an airline ticket. The Russo-Ukrainian War of 2022 is only a small contributor to rising gas prices. The real reason actually stems back and this article… Continue reading Gas Price Mayhem (USA)
Category: Life Advice
General financial advice for everyone. Rants and raves and everything in between.
Two Things to Consider Before Moving
We all know cost of living caries drastically by where you live. The laws of supply and demand influence which regions have higher expenses than other. So, are you thinking about moving somewhere cheaper to get more out of your dollar or retire? That’s not a bad idea but before you go down the rabbit… Continue reading Two Things to Consider Before Moving
Why the Fed will never raise rates
If you have been keeping up with the news, you probably know that the Fed met and discussed the timeline to raise rates. To keep the long story short, Fed chairman Jerome Powell stated that rate increases are definitely on the table but the labor market still has a long way to go. Basically, he’s… Continue reading Why the Fed will never raise rates
The Truth about Leveraged ETFs
If you’ve already done your research on leveraged ETFs, you may have seen those articles advocating that holding these ETFs long-term isn’t a good idea. Well, we’re about to prove that myth wrong by looking at some hard data. So how did this myth propagate? It all started with this formula: Without getting too much… Continue reading The Truth about Leveraged ETFs
Yay or Nay: Krispy Kreme (DNUT)
Overview Krispy Kreme is an 83-year old American donut and coffeehouse chain. The company conducts business via 2 main avenues; its fresh shops and hot light theater, grocery and convenience stores, and e-Commerce. The company also owns Insomnia Cookies specializing in warm cookies delivered directly to customers. Net revenues for the past 5 years has… Continue reading Yay or Nay: Krispy Kreme (DNUT)
Yay or Nay: Comfort Systems USA
Company Description Comfort Systems USA (NYSE: FIX) is a B2B, end-to-end service provider of building systems including plumbing, HVAC, and electrical services. Its services cover both new construction and maintenance initiatives. Currently, the company has 35 subsidiaries in over 140 locations across the U.S. We believe that the company’s strong financial profile, competent management team,… Continue reading Yay or Nay: Comfort Systems USA
How Eating Out Makes You Poor
Granted, it’s pretty much common knowledge that eating out everyday is not good for your wallet. But does this also apply to dollar menu items such as a dollar burrito or burger? We’re going to be taking a look at this and see if it’s really worth eating out vs. cooking at home. When I… Continue reading How Eating Out Makes You Poor
Does Networking Really Work?
Networking is an essential part of building your career; at least it supposedly is. But, not everyone has the same experiences and networking can sometimes feel like a chore and not get you anywhere. So, is there really any value in networking at the end of the day or is this just a saying that… Continue reading Does Networking Really Work?
Financial Security – Literally
Everyone knows that saving early is important because time value of money means that your money will grow in value the more time you have through investments. But, that is not we are here to talk about today. Today, we want to talk about the importance of keeping your financials secure from physical and cyber… Continue reading Financial Security – Literally
Is Corporate Slavery Taking Away Your Dream?
What’s your dream job? The question everyone asks you ever since you were a kid. We are groomed in the mentality that getting a job = success, but that unfortunately is not always the right way to see things. The American Dream for most people used to be get a good paying job. Work from… Continue reading Is Corporate Slavery Taking Away Your Dream?