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Why 401K’s Are A Bad Idea

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Why is a 401(k) a bad idea? Why don’t rich people use them? And seriously, are they worthy of being called a scam?

There’s more than a few reasons that 401(k)s are a bad idea, including that you give up control of your money, have extremely limited investment options, can’t access your funds until you’re 59.5 or older, are not paid income distributions on your investments, and don’t benefit from them during the most expensive period of your life (child-rearing years).

Did I also mention that your 401k account value may plummet—it happened in 2008 and could happen again. [Read more…] about Why 401K’s Are A Bad Idea

4 Pro Tips for Your First Time Buying Stocks

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Did you know that about 55% of Americans own stocks? If you’re not one of them, it could be that you don’t yet understand the process for investing in them.

After all, few people get shown how to invest in the stock market by their parents. Teachers don’t teach this skill this to you in school. So, you’re left to learn about it yourself. [Read more…] about 4 Pro Tips for Your First Time Buying Stocks

High-Paid in Hollywood: 8 of the Richest Black Actors in 2021

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History has shown us how important it is to listen to black leaders. In the past few months, we’ve seen changes in every industry and institution in response to the Black Lives Matter movement.

Black creatives in Hollywood are stepping forward to address the racism that exists in Hollywood. From less publicity to smaller paychecks, black actors face a different reality than white actors.

Learn about eight black actors who are changing the landscape of Hollywood and the film industry itself. [Read more…] about High-Paid in Hollywood: 8 of the Richest Black Actors in 2021

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The Ultimate Guide to the Most Popular Cryptocurrencies

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Did you know that the first Bitcoin transaction was made in 2010, when a Florida man bought two pizzas using the now infamous cryptocurrency?

At the time, two pizzas cost 10,000 Bitcoins. Today, that amount of Bitcoin is worth upwards of $80 million.

This now legendary transaction is a perfect illustration of how the value of Bitcoin has skyrocketed since its inception and answers the question, “Why is cryptocurrency popular?”

By now just about everyone’s heard of Bitcoin, but what are the other most popular cryptocurrencies? Let’s take a look. [Read more…] about The Ultimate Guide to the Most Popular Cryptocurrencies

7 Tactical Tips for Selling Your House Fast

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If you’re a homeowner looking to sell your home – you’re not alone. 5.8 million homes in the US sold in May 2021, up almost 50% from the previous year.

But sellers’ markets don’t last forever, and sellers still need to list their homes properly if they want them to sell – regardless of the market climate. Curious about how to sell your home? Below are seven tips for selling your house fast in a competitive market. [Read more…] about 7 Tactical Tips for Selling Your House Fast