For too many, money is a source of stress and worry. Getting into the correct money mindset and learning to cope with the stress is important for building your wealth and keeping it. Learn some techniques to dealing with the stress money can cause in your life.
3 Ways To Cash In On Marijuana Legally
It’s quite likely that you’ve heard about the legalization of recreational or medical marijuana. At least 30 U.S. states have legitimized recreational or medical marijuana use despite very nebulous federal legislature and enforcement. Just last week, Canada legalized the use of the popular plant, possibly spreading the word of marijuana’s health benefits and economy boosting […]
What Are Your Clothes Really Costing You?
It’s probably crossed your mind before that you should control your clothing spending, but have you ever really sat and thought about how much those clothes will really cost you? We break down real examples, like buying Nike stock instead of Jordans every year, to show you the real cost of your clothes.
Real Estate Tax Strategies: Understanding the 1031 Exchange
Real estate is the investment of choice for many because it is one of the few asset classes that enjoy favorable tax treatment. Reducing your taxes is an important part of building your net worth, and a Section 1031 exchange is one of many great real estate tax strategies to do just that. If done […]
529 Plan vs. Roth IRA: What’s the Best Way to Save for College?
Fun Fact: It’s possible to use retirement funds to help pay for children’s college expenses. Although there are a plethora of articles of how parents can use their retirement savings to pay for their kids’ college (I love my [future] children…but no), I’ll explain how you can CREATE a retirement account for your children and […]
Is Your 401k Enough to Build Wealth?
There is a savings crisis in our country. Incomes haven’t increased significantly over the years, while the costs of housing, healthcare, and even consumer spending have risen considerably. By some estimates, if you’ve been able to save $10,000 you’re already in the top 25% of Americans. With these numbers, you would think …
Does Bitcoin or Cryptocurrency Belong in Your Portfolio?
Over the last year, Bitcoin has increased over 1395%, even after a $2000 drop on December 21, 2017, and everyone seems to want a piece of its breakthrough success. Bitcoin is arguably the hottest topic in finance, yet few people understand it. What is Bitcoin? Bitcoin is the gold standard of cryptocurrencies. At its root, […]
5 Things to Look for in a Travel Rewards Credit Card
What if I told you that you could travel for free? Would you be interested? Well, travel rewards credit cards have helped me travel for little to nothing and I want you to achieve the same. Just last year I used the points associated with my American Express Everyday Rewards credit card to pay for […]
Avoiding Taxes with Health Savings Accounts (HSAs)
This is a guest post by Liz of Open Mouth Gets Fed who has come to share her knowledge with the Wealth Noir Community. If you have been paying even a modicum of attention to political news, you may have noticed that healthcare is a thing right now. So are taxes (especially since the Senate […]