Interested in stocks and bonds but don’t know how to start investing? If you have been reading my posts about Motley Fool Premium services, you might naturally be tempted to invest some money in some of these premium services. But where to start? That naturally depends greatly on your financial needs and goals. There are services for a variety of needs and they come at a variety of price points. The best thing to do before looking at ANY of … [Read more...]
How to Get Free Baby Stuff
When we found out we were expecting a baby, one of the first things I did was start looking into what sorts of things we needed and how much it was all going to cost. And I also wanted to know how we could get free baby stuff. After all, as I like to say, free is my favorite price! Free Registry Gift Bags The first and easiest way that I have found to get free baby stuff is through free registry gift bags. Basically, these companies want you … [Read more...]
Some Suggestions for Newcomers in Forex
According to the research, 92% to 94% traders face losses in Forex. After reading this, you might understand, trading is not as easy as it seems. You have to act technically if you want to become a successful one. For this reason, you have to become careful from the beginning. So, you need to know about the pros and cons of the market because you have to take the actions according to the situation of the market. … [Read more...]
4 Unusual Ways to Make Money
Money makes the world go ‘round, that’s simply the fact. And while you may feel like you’re earning a decent paycheck on your regular job, chances are that you could benefit from earning a bit more. Besides, who wouldn’t want to have more money? … [Read more...]
What Does It Mean To Be Semi-Retired
What does it mean to be semi-retired? That will depend greatly on who you ask; semi-retired for a professional basketball player might mean no game playing but plenty of on-air appearances on pre-game shows, post-game wrapups, and the like. But a semi-retired military person might have a military retirement check coming every month but still work full or part time for a government agency as a Civil Service employee, a worker at an AAFES … [Read more...]
How to Live Without Health Insurance
Health insurance is great, and if you can, I definitely recommend getting some sort of health insurance, even if it's just catastrophic insurance. But not everyone is in that financial situation, so let's talk about how to live without health insurance. Minor Medical Issues Without Health Insurance I don't know about you, but I've definitely managed to go entire years without needing any sort of minor medical care. (Of course, I do go in for … [Read more...]
DoorDash, GrubHub, and Instacart: The True Cost of Home Delivery
Home delivery services are expensive. Ever do the math on those grocery delivery services and fast-food deliveries? The numbers aren’t too pleasing, as we’ll explore below. During the pandemic, I have used delivery services extensively in an effort to avoid crowds, especially with the small, but highly visible number of clueless mask deniers who insist on spreading their lack of science comprehension to the rest of us. In my hometown, those … [Read more...]
How to talk to a live person at the IRS
I have seen a lot of questions recently about how to navigate the IRS's automated phone system so you can talk to a live person at the IRS. While automated systems can be great, sometimes you just need to talk to a human, and it can be hard to figure that out through the IRS's system. Recently, I came across some great information about how to get a live person at the IRS and wanted to make it easily available to you. Remember, IRS phone … [Read more...]
Common Problems To Solve as a New Amazon Seller
What are the common problems of new Amazon sellers? Selling on Amazon successfully requires an understanding of basic concepts starting with seller reputation, customer satisfaction, and consistency in listing. Common Problems of New Amazon Sellers The number one most common problem of new Amazon sellers? Nobody knows who you are! When you have a new shop with zero sales, no followers, and most importantly, no customer feedback, your first sale … [Read more...]