Tag: think differently
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September 14, 2016
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/fa-profession/090816/cash-value-vs-surrender-value-what-difference.asp If you read the contract for your annuity or permanent life insurance policy, you will encounter insurance industry terms that sound similar but mean very different things. This is the case with terms such as face value, cash value, cash surrender value, surrender cost and account value. The differences between these concepts are sometimes […]
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August 31, 2016
http://www.cnbc.com/2016/08/19/marcus-lemonis-reveals-the-best-advice-he-ever-got.html For Marcus Lemonis, the star of CNBC’s “The Profit,” a handshake is much more than a polite greeting. “The best advice that I was ever given was about shaking hands and making a deal,” the self-made millionaire and serial entrepreneur tells CNBC. Marcus learned this advice from his Mom. “She said: ‘When you shake […]
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August 17, 2016
http://www.investopedia.com/news/whats-value-blue-lobster/ Imagine heading out for a day’s work and returning with a gem that stuns fishermen across the nation? That’s exactly what happened to Wayne Nickerson, a commercial lobsterman from Massachusetts, when he caught a very rare lobster this week. A two-pound blue lobster to be exact. If you’ve watched the show Deadliest Catch, then […]
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August 10, 2016
http://www.fool.com/investing/2016/08/04/3-dividend-aristocrats-to-buy-in-august.aspx A decades-long history of annual dividend increases is a good indicator of a high quality company. That kind of consistency often comes at premium: Many “dividend aristocrats” trade for lofty valuations. Some do stand out as great deals, though — and three of our Foolish contributors are happy to share a few of them […]
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August 3, 2016
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/insights/072916/top-10-wall-street-movies.asp After last week’s brief reference to movies, I decided to include this article. It’s a good mix of movies that have some reference to Wall Street. From classic Wall Street to the more recent The Big Short, these are the top movies that portray Wall Street, the markets and finance. In order to have […]
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July 20, 2016
http://www.wsj.com/articles/silicon-valley-looks-for-lessons-in-theranos-1468402201 Silicon Valley’s best-known venture investors have emerged largely unscathed from the rapid descent of Theranos Inc., but the decline offers a cautionary tale for a community that bets big on visionary founders touting revolutionary technology. If you’re not familiar with Theranos Inc., then feel free to do a web search on this company. It […]
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July 13, 2016
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/031815/retire-philippines-200000-savings.asp More and more people are choosing to retire abroad to enjoy a better climate, new experiences, access to affordable healthcare and a lower cost of living. One destination long popular with expats is the Philippines, a nation that spreads out over more than 7,000 islands. This country is located in Southeast Asia and is […]
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July 5, 2016
http://www.investopedia.com/articles/personal-finance/040915/how-much-cash-should i-keep-bank.asp Everybody has an opinion on how much money you should tuck away in your bank account. The truth is, it depends on your financial situation. What you need to keep in the bank is the money for your regular bills, your discretionary spending and the portion of your savings that constitutes your emergency […]
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June 28, 2016
http://time.com/money/4368356/steps-saving-emergency-fund/ Building up your savings isn’t easy. After all, a whopping 62% of Americans have under $1,000 in savings, found a GoBankingRates survey. And, only 14% have $10,000 or more. The author of this article suggests having $10,000 set aside in savings for major life events such as home improvement, losing a job, and or […]
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