finance & investing

Landing’s ‘Standby’ Allows Digital Nomads to Rent Properties at Low Cost

Some digital nomads in the US struggle to find affordable housing that fits their lifestyle.  Airbnb offers great flexibility but can get pricey depending on the region, one remote worker said. One solution could be renting on “standby” — if…

Moneyfarm Review 2023 | Money Bulldog

LINKS MARKED * ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. In this Moneyfarm review you’ll find answers to many important questions you may have about Moneyfarm. We’ll look at Moneyfarm’s fees, products, minimum investment amount and also examine the past performance of their funds. All…

How to use ChatGPT for Bible study (4 ways)

(The following is an abbreviated transcription from a video I recorded. Please excuse any typos or errors.) Today I’m sharing 4 different ways that I’ve been using a new AI tool called ChatGPT for Bible study. It’s a really fascinating tool…

Trump Media Lays Off Staff As It Waits for Merger Approval: Report

Trump Media has laid off about half a dozen employees, sources told Bloomberg. The laid-off workers included Trump Media’s chief technology officer, per the report. It comes as Trump Media awaits SEC approval for its merger with the Digital World…

Three Things to Know about Divorce and Debt

Getting a divorce is hard enough, getting divorced when you are in debt can be positively devastating. Finances are a major point of contention for divorcing couples, most of them end up contacting the National Futures Association, a US regulatory…

Chip Instant Access Account Review 2023

LINKS MARKED * ARE AFFILIATE LINKS. One of the biggest frustrations for savers over recent years has been the failure of banks to pass on Bank of England base rate rises fast enough – if at all! In this Chip…

How to cast your cares on the Lord with your finances

(The following is an abbreviated transcription from a video Linda and I recorded. Please excuse any typos or errors.) Today we are looking at a Biblical 4-part framework you can use today to cast your cares on the Lord with your…

High-School Teacher Gained 1.5M TikTok Followers by Mocking the Rich

Shabaz Ali is a chemistry teacher who’s gained 1.5 million TikTok followers by mocking the rich. Ali has seen poverty in schools and wants influencers to be “more responsible” in the recession.  He said influencer culture is “dying” because people…

Apple is investing in Solar Energy!

This Post was Originally published at Apple is investing in Solar Energy! on Start Investing Money Tim Cook: New solar farm will be Apple’s ‘biggest and boldest project ever’ – ZDNet ReutersTim Cook: New solar farm will be Apple’s ‘biggest and boldest project ever’ZDNetCook touted this solar farm would be able to produce enough power for almost 60,000 California homes, or translated another way, enough energy to fuel Apple’s new … Read more … California Flats Solar Project agreements with Apple Computers buying…

TopCashBack Review

TopCashBack is described as the UK’s highest paying Cashback site, so it definitely seems worth taking a look at it to see what it is all about. The site states that it already has a whopping 4 million members and is growing all the time. So how does it work and in what way could it benefit you? Find out in this TopCashBack Review. The Basics The way that TopCashBack works is that they pass on their advertising commission direct to the customers who visit and use the site. Basically, you just need to browse the current offers and retailers listed on…

Top Tips for Saving Money During a Divorce

Divorce is one of the most stressful things that people can go through during their life. Apart from the emotional and mental toll that a divorce can take, splitting up a marriage can also have a big impact on a person’s finances. From hiring a lawyer, to paying for court costs, relocation expenses, a house sale, and more, there are many different yet unavoidable ways in which a relationship split takes money from the pocket. However, there are also a variety of ways to save money during the process of a divorce, as long as you’re aware of them. If you want to spend as little cash as possible when splitting lives and assets, it’s important to do some research and …

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15 baby toys that you can make for free

Who said babies have to be expensive? I am due in a few weeks with baby #3 and let me tell you that I have learned that you don’t need most of the baby stuff that stores try to sell.  Especially when it comes to toys. Babies tend to want to play with everything and anything and it doesn’t matter if it is a $50 toy or one that you make for free.  I love these simple DIY baby toys from around the web. Most can be made for free or nearly free with items that you already have at home. …

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4 Tips to Save Your Family Money This Summer

For our family, summer promises fun, a break, a vacation, and relaxation. We can plant flowers, grow gardens, spend time at our local farmer’s market, and travel. But summer can be expensive for families who try to “do it all.” Along with some planned activities, unexpected summer fun can pop up out of nowhere – and so can the expenses! Here’s how you can manage the finances of your family’s summer fun without breaking the bank. 1Prepare for the Unexpected Already having cash stashed away for both planned …

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Subsidized vs. Unsubsidized Student Loans

As educational costs continue to rise, many students find themselves borrowing money using student loans in order to come up with the cash they need to pay for expenses. These loans can be used to pay for college tuition, room and board, fees, books, and other necessary items. When borrowing money for college, students have two different types of federal student loans that they can access: subsidized and unsubsidized. What are the differences between these two types of loans? Which type of loan is more attractive for students? Subsidized …

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Which Winnie-the-Pooh Character Are You?

One reason the Winnie-the-Pooh characters created by A. A. Milne have lasted for decades is the uniqueness of their personalities. Most of us know real life Tiggers, Eeyores and Poohs. In fact, most of us can see some of these three in our own lives. I don’t claim to know exactly how these three would manage their money, but this article is a fun exercise in speculation. Because I believe that our personalities and…

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10 Frugal Landscaping Ideas to make Your Yard Amazing

So, I’m starting to research frugal landscaping ideas to make my yard amazing this Spring. Bloggers have so many fab ideas! There are so many back yard projects, curb appeal DIYs that it’s hard to narrow down what will not only look best for my home, but also won’t hurt my wallet too much! I would like to share with you some of these creative and inexpensive landscaping ideas with you. Below, I’m sharing my top ten finds! Enjoy! Plant Perennials by Sunset Before You Mulch by Rosemary on the TV DIY Wheelbarrow Planter by …

Financial – and Life – Lessons from 40 Years of Marriage

As I bask in the celebration of our recent 40th wedding anniversary, complete with surprise readings from each child, child-in-law and grandchild, I can see some great personal finance applications of the principles Jan and I used raising our four children. My quandary is that in order to share the financial lessons, I am obligated to share what our kids had to say in their readings. I therefore ask myself, “Is this more about boasting on what great kids we have or helping my readers with their finances?” I will let you be the judge…

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What’s Your Financial Personality?

Ever notice how finances can affect you emotionally? I’ve known people who hate the idea of spending their money altogether and some people who don’t know how to make a budget at all. What if there was a scale that you could use to classify your financial personality? Yes, I can see it now. Instead of making up a boring answer when your financial planner asks how things are going, you can simply select your personality…

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The Ultimate Bundle: Over 75 books worth $1,000+ for just $29

I am excited to be partnering on the Ultimate Homemaking Bundle for the next few days.  It really is an amazing collection of eBooks, courses, printables, and a lot more that you can pick up for $29. There are so many great books from Best-Selling authors, bloggers with millions of followers, and true experts in a variety of topics. Click here to see all the books/courses/printables included! The bundle was designed to help you nurture the beauty and productivity in your home and family relationships with proven, simple, and effective tools that really give you a boost as a homemaker – help, inspiration, tips, encouragement…

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15 Kitchen Tips & Tricks that would Make MacGyver Proud

MacGyver. Remember him? If you watched television in the later 80’s and into the early 90’s, you’ll know exactly who I am speaking of. He always had some trick up his sleeve and a way to solve nearly everything problem and he knew how to get out of every situation. Even life or death situations. He just always had THE solution. My kitchen can be a battle ground some days, but I’ve found some tips and tricks that I think would make him proud. Thanks to…

The 10 best airports in Asia

Leading consumer aviation website Skytrax has published its latest annual World Airport Awards, and for the third consecutive year, Singapore’s Changi International Airport took the crown as the world’s best airport. However, Changi isn’t the only world class facility of its kind in Asia — which is why Skytrax has released its list of the 10 best airports in Asia. The Skytrax annual rankings are based on the impressions of over 13 million flyers from 112 countries. More than 550 airports were included in the survey, which covers 39 service and performance parameters, including facility comfort, location of bathrooms, and the language skills of the airport staff. 10. Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Yearly passengers: 47.5 …

Defenders of the web: The people behind 7 influential security companies

Browsing the web may be easy, but ensuring your digital safety is not. That’s why there are hundreds of companies around providing numerous products to safeguard consumers and companies from malicious actors. While many of these companies offer seemingly identical products, some of the best are not only protecting users but researching what hackers are doing and exposing them. Here are a few of the most influential companies on the market today, the people behind these firms, and some of the important vulnerabilities they’ve brought to light. Kaspersky Lab: Eugene Kaspersky Kaspersky Lab was founded in 1997 by the storied Russian security specialist Eugene Kaspersky. From the beginning it has …

Berkshire Hathaway made $1.3 billion on financial weapons of mass destruction; earnings beat

Berkshire Hathaway, the conglomerate run by billionaire Warren Buffett, had a pretty good first quarter. Operating earnings jumped 20{0e584ec94eaa64d073763ee1dc286a1f4d0f941424b1448bbfd01af7d90f9475} year-over year to $2,583 per share. Analysts were looking for $2,373 per share. To be clear, that’s for each A-share of Berkshire Hathaway, which closed at $215,800 on Friday. Total operating earnings jumped to $4.24 billion during the quarter, up from $3.53 billion a year ago. Operating earnings from Berkshire’s insurance underwriting business grew 4{0e584ec94eaa64d073763ee1dc286a1f4d0f941424b1448bbfd01af7d90f9475} to $480 million. Railroad, utilities and energy business …

These 18 tech companies offer the best benefits, according to employees

Employees who work at tech companies are some of the most pampered employees on earth. Gourmet food, free beer and wine, health clubs, day care, doggie day care, are standard fair at large companies, and pretty common at startups, too. But, it turns out, those are not always the benefits employees most care about, according to a survey conducted by Glassdoor.Amazon: 3.6 out of 5 HP’s employee satisfaction rating: 3.7 Employees’ favorite three benefits: Job training, volunteer time off, maternity and paternity leave. An employee says: “Outstanding coverage, low deductible plans, and they’re …