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This compound interest calculator calculates interest and future value of your investments over a specified period. You will understand the power of compounding through saving using this calculator. If you invest your money for a fixed interest rate with a financial institution, and make regular…
Keep track of your income and expenses using our free budget template. It is super easy. Just enter your monthly income and expenditures in the table below and click Calculate! The calculator will give you a breakdown of what you spend on each item. Expand…
Are you burdened by a mountain of debt? Is it a constant struggle for you to be debt-free? Are you stressing over whether you will ever get out of your debt? Or perhaps, you are great at managing your debt but have a little extra…
An ETF or an exchange traded fund is a collection of securities that trades on an exchange. Even though there are some similarities between ETFs and mutual funds, ETFs are a whole different category. ETFs were first introduced in the United States in 1993 and…
Mutual funds offer a way to invest in a bucket of stocks or bonds or other asset classes. If you are new to investing, mutual funds may be a better option to achieve diversification without investing in multiple individual stocks or bonds. Mutual funds also…
Most people are underprepared for retirement. Many underestimate how much investment they would need to be able to live comfortably. How much do you think you’ll need to save to be able to retire and relax? Use this retirement calculator to see how much you…
Preparing for the arrival of a baby is exciting. However, it is also a big financial event. If it’s your first time, it can be a bit overwhelming. What are some of the must-haves. What are some of the things that are recommended but not…
Let me begin by saying that this is just a hypothesis. There are people who believe in it and there are those who disagree with it. Then, there are those who believe in some version of it. The premise of the Efficient Market Hypothesis or…
A brokerage account is a taxable account that holds financial assets such as stocks, bonds, ETFs, money market funds, REITs, etc., on behalf of an investor. These assets are owned by the investor and not by the brokerage firm. The brokerage firm only acts as…
If you have never made investment decisions before, the trickiest question is how to start investing. Where do you start? What are your investment options? How much should I invest in each investment class? Are there any systematic strategies? I am going to try to…