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As people gradually enter various stages of their later life, they may begin to consider the merits of retirement. While some individuals decide to keep working, others feel as though they have worked for long enough and are ready to retire. However, before one enters retirement, there are some very important things they need to do.

Make Sure You Have Enough Money to Retire

The desire to retire from work …

In 2018, one of the most important steps that one can take towards financial success is investing. Not only does investing put one's money to work, but it also allows the individual to grow his or her own money. Of course, poor investments usually engender lost funds. However, smart and strategic investments can grow your income significantly. Some of the wealthiest people in the world invest in one form of …

Entrepreneurship has become a somewhat trendy career path. We’re inundated daily by pictures of people working remotely on tropical beaches, and videos of teenagers driving luxury cars. With these kinds of ideas and notions bombarding you literally every single day, it’s hard not to daydream about making billions and getting rich. Especially without having to clock in and out at a place that you literally dread working at.

Going into …

Virtually everyone dreads tax season and the inherent complexities which often accompany it. The process of doing one's taxes have become so difficult that many people hire professional accountants or tax specialists to take care of the procedure. However, taxes are somewhat different for self-employed individuals and whether they choose to do their taxes on their own or employ the services of a professional, it is still critical for people …

The adverse impacts of bad credit are extremely well-documented. The Balance strongly affirms that bad credit is generated by bankruptcies, property repossessions, late payments, and other poor financial decisions. Individuals who suffer from bad credit are furthermore likely to be charged higher interest rates and higher security deposits.

They may also be denied loans altogether or have apartment applications turned down. Nevertheless, with the right lifestyle changes, bad credit can …

We live in a day and age where materialism has dominated society. Countless people exhaust all financial resources and even go into debt from purchasing large homes, fancy cars, and other tangible items. More often than not, people choose this path in an attempt to impress people and show everyone how well off they are.

In actuality, the wealthiest and most well-off people live below their means. There are several …

In this day and age, “going to work” can mean two entirely different things.

For traditionally-employed people, it might mean driving to a store and clocking in. For the self-employed, “going to work” means sitting down at the kitchen counter with a laptop and a cup of coffee.

There are many forms of self-employment, but all of them include building your own business, rather than working for another individual …

Any individual who wishes to achieve financial health must first obtain multiple streams of income. In business and in life, a singular source of revenue is simply not enough. Many people work as employees for various businesses or corporations. They are generally paid a salary which allows them to live (somewhat) comfortably. More often than not, so long as working people are able to pay the bills, they have no …

In current times, a healthy savings account is more important than ever. However, an alarming report from Zero Hedge affirms that nearly 50% of Canadians do not have more than $200 in savings. The awareness and ability to save money always comes in handy in case of a job layoff, medical emergency, or other financial expense that may appear at a moment's notice. This is why an overall understanding of …

Why take out a personal loan when you're not sure if it will benefit you? The answer is simple—there are programs that are beneficial and it doesn't hurt to try them out, especially if they won't adversely affect your credit score. Suppose you have a bad credit score, there are still personal loans you can take. If you use these wisely (and choose the right ones), you can repair your …