Money

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My retirement fund is $700K, but I still owe $120K on my mortgage. Should I pay it off?

Should you pay off your mortgage before retiring? Let’s break it down in a super simple way so you can make the best choice without stress.
July 16, 2025 Allison Robertson
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We Traced The Beginnings Of The World's Biggest Banking Families

Banking started out on dusty trade routes and bets on markets nobody else dared to touch. Let’s break down the evolution of the most notable banks in the world.
July 10, 2025 Miles Brucker
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We’re $65k in debt and pregnant with our first child. I want to file for bankruptcy, but my husband thinks it’s a bad idea. What should we do?

We’re $65k in debt and pregnant with our first child. I want to file for bankruptcy, but my husband thinks it’s a bad idea. What should we do?
June 20, 2025 Allison Robertson

Understanding Mortgage Prepayments

Find out the pros and cons to paying off your mortgage early, what other investments could benefit, how tax rates and interest rates play a part, and if prepayment is the best choice for you.
June 16, 2025 Allison Robertson

The Worst Assets To Leave Your Loved Ones & Why

Sometimes you might think you're doing the kids a favor by leaving them your timeshare, or your collection of valuable items, but really, they're just inheriting an anvil. Please give them financial freedom by not leaving these assets after you pass away.
June 12, 2025 Jack Hawkins

The Quiet Billionaires Who Live Below Their Means

In 2006, billionaire Ingvar Kamprad revealed that he stayed rich by driving an old, used car and collecting salt and pepper packets from restaurants.
June 9, 2025 Allison Robertson