You can be extremely successful if you work for others if you master the following career advancement techniques. That’s right. Being self-employed isn’t the only way to do well financially. Let’s go through 7 of the most effective steps you can take in order to advance your career. Step 1. Embrace the Capitalist The most […]
How to Discover if There is a Lien On Your House
There may be a lien on your house without you even realizing it. That’s right. Even if you have paid off your mortgage there may be claims against your property. In light of the fact there are so many opportunities to get tangled up in real estate problems of this sort, I thought it might […]
How to Use Your Credit Card Overseas Safely
If you use your credit card overseas, you know what it feels like to be taken to the cleaners. Many tack on as much as 3% on every transaction. Others have a fixed fee every time you use the card overseas or hit the ATM. If you spend $5,000 while you’re on vacation, these credit […]
EverBank Review – It’s Not About Rates
If you are an interest-rate-starved banking customer, this EverBank Online Bank review might come in handy. Lots of people consider using this institution because of the (relatively) high rates they pay. And Everbank’s rates are really good. Here’s a Pilgrim look at our EverBank review. But let me be very frank from the get-go. There […]
Social Security and Divorce in Plain English
Social Security benefits can be difficult to understand. And trying to coordinate your Social Security to maximize your spousal benefit is even harder. But when you take social security and divorce together, it can be tortuous. Here’s an easy-to-understand primer on how to maximize social security payments if you are divorced. How to Qualify for […]
What is a Proprietary Fund?
If you are an investor you may own a proprietary fund and not even be aware of it. That’s bad news because these funds are expensive and typically perform very poorly. Worse, they belie the relationship between you and your financial advisor. What is a proprietary fund? A proprietary fund is a mutual fund that […]