October 13th, 2020 It seems like it’s been an insanely nasty election season, doesn’t it? Many people are left wondering how it’s impacting the stock market—and your investments. An election…
September 29th, 2020In honor of my upcoming 40th birthday (which may or may not be on October 3rd), this episode of Making Finance Fun is a special edition. In this…
September 15th, 2020 “You don’t have to do what society tells you to do. You don’t have to do what other people expect you to do. Follow your own path.…
September 1st, 2020 What are stock splits? Why would a company want to split their stock? Did you know you can now by fractional shares of a company? In this…
August 18th, 2020 What is whole life insurance? Should you invest outside of a work-funded retirement plan? How will the election influence the stock market? The questions have been rolling…
August 4th, 2020 What is a stock? What are the main types of stock? How can you buy stock? If you’re new to the world of investing—or simply want a…
July 21st, 2020 There are four main types of ETFs: passive, active, factor, and sector. In 2019—According to this article—there were 6,970 ETFs globally. With so many options to choose…
Recently, the North Central region of Illinois advanced into Phase 4 of the Restore Illinois coronavirus response package put together by JB Pritzker. Indoor dining has resumed (on a limited…
July 7th, 2020 What is a cash balance pension plan? What do you do with a cash balance pension plan? How is money contributed and how is it dispersed when…
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June 23rd, 2020 What is the difference between a mutual fund and an ETF? Which should you buy—a mutual fund or an ETF? What are the deciding factors? In this…
