Raising kids is a big financial commitment. On average, it costs over $300,000 to raise a child from birth to 17 years old, and that doesn’t even include college expenses! So, starting a college fund for your kids is a great way to help them smoothly move into adulthood. Wondering how to start? The Real…
The stock market has hit its lowest point since 2008 due to various factors. Issues such as instability in China, uncertainty from the Federal Reserve, falling oil prices, and stagnant earnings growth have contributed to the decline on Wall Street. These problems have already wiped out 6% of the S&P 500’s value this year. Despite…
Last week, the House of Representatives approved the JOBS Act, aiming to make it easier for small businesses to raise money and go public by simplifying the filing requirements. However, U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissioner Luis Aguilar raised some concerns, echoing what Senate Democrats and SEC Chairman Mary Schapiro have also said. Aguilar believes the…