G. Brian Davis , Author at Money Crashers https://www.moneycrashers.com Turn the Tables on Money Sat, 01 Jun 2024 09:00:00 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.3 8 Best Robo-Advisors of June 2024 https://www.moneycrashers.com/best-robo-advisors/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=256350 Previously, only the rich could hire investment advisors. But recently, robo-advisors have risen to disrupt the financial industry and offer affordable, accessible investment management for anyone. Whether you’ve got $1 or $100,000, find out which robo-advisor is right for you.

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9 Best Stock Picking Services for 2024 https://www.moneycrashers.com/best-stock-picking-services/ Tue, 29 Aug 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=259478 What are the best stock-picking services available in 2023? Read on for our list.

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8 Financial Accounts to Open for Your Child to Build Lifelong Wealth https://www.moneycrashers.com/financial-accounts-open-child/ Fri, 04 Aug 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=254728 If you want your kids to grow into wealthy, financially literate adults, you’re going to have to teach them about money. Here are some important accounts you can open on your child’s behalf to help them learn good financial habits.

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Best Stock Screeners for 2024 https://www.moneycrashers.com/best-stock-screeners/ Sat, 15 Jul 2023 08:00:00 +0000 https://www.financedance.com/?p=258577 How do you choose which stocks to buy? While many investors choose to simply buy index funds as an easy way to “invest in the market,” others aim to beat the market by picking individual stocks. That’s where stock screeners come in handy.

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22 Jobs That Provide Free Housing in 2024 https://www.moneycrashers.com/jobs-provide-free-housing/ Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:48:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=323407 The rent really is too high. Or rather, U.S. home prices have skyrocketed so much faster than median incomes that most Americans can’t afford new housing. That’s no exaggeration. Literally, 7 in 10 Americans can’t afford the median cost of a new home.   So what’s a median American to do?  Get creative, that’s what. Find

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12 Best Hotel Booking Apps of 2022 – Get Cheap Deals on Rooms https://www.moneycrashers.com/best-hotel-booking-apps/ Tue, 27 Jun 2023 10:00:00 +0000 https://www.financedance.com/?p=273590 A hotel booking app can help save you time, hassle, and money when planning your next trip. They aggregate options to provide you with an abundance of choices and discounts. To get the best deals, download these heavy hitters and check them all before you book.

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28 Unique Gift Ideas for Someone Who Already Has Everything https://www.moneycrashers.com/unique-gift-ideas-someone-who-has-everything/ Sat, 10 Jun 2023 21:45:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=134251 We all have them in our lives: friends and family members who seem to have everything. They can feel impossible to shop for. But all is not lost. It’s easier than ever to buy outstanding gifts for even the most challenging recipient. Here are 25 practical, thoughtful ideas anyone will appreciate.

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17 Countries Where Your Investments Can Buy Citizenship or Residency https://www.moneycrashers.com/countries-buy-passport-residency-citizenship/ Tue, 06 Jun 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=272820 There are several benefits of getting a second passport or residency in another country, including easier travel, higher pay potential, and the ability to take advantage of a lower cost of living. Check out these 15 countries with the most reasonable residency and citizenship programs.

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15 Ways to Travel the World for Free (or Even Get Paid) https://www.moneycrashers.com/travel-world-free/ Sun, 14 May 2023 13:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=211605 Do you dream of seeing the world but don’t have a fat travel fund to do it? Today, there are more opportunities than ever to travel the world on the cheap — or even for free. For anyone looking to travel on a tiny budget, these travel tips are hard to beat.

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What Is an Auto Loan and How Does Financing a Car Work? https://www.moneycrashers.com/what-is-auto-loan-financing-car/ Tue, 28 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=305896 Cars are expensive, so most buyers finance them. They use auto loans to do that. But an auto loan adds a new set of wrinkles to the already annoying car buying process. To avoid getting taken for a ride on your next car purchase, learn how auto loans work and how to avoid their pitfalls.

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Emergency Savings Fund – What It Is & How Much to Have https://www.moneycrashers.com/start-build-emergency-fund-savings/ Tue, 07 Feb 2023 12:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=1825 Don't let unexpected expenses plunge you into panic. Build an emergency fund to deal with anything life throws at you.

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14 Best Financial Newsletters for Business and Investment News https://www.moneycrashers.com/best-financial-newsletters-business-investment-news/ Sat, 21 Jan 2023 17:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=256058 Most of us don’t have time to read The Wall Street Journal cover to cover each morning to stay on top of financial news. Fortunately, these email newsletters deliver news, tips, and free education straight to your inbox for a quick read over your coffee.

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15 Best Cities to Buy a Rental Property for Investment in 2024 https://www.moneycrashers.com/best-cities-buy-rental-property-investment/ Wed, 04 Jan 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.financedance.com/?p=239545 “I want to buy a rental property, but the numbers don’t work in the city where I live.” It’s a common conundrum for would-be rental investors. Affordability and returns on rentals in metropolitan coastal cities tend to be poor, yet that’s where many aspiring rental investors live. Fortunately, it’s easier than ever to buy rental

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How to Gift a House to a Family Member in a Tax-Efficient Manner https://www.moneycrashers.com/how-to-gift-a-house-to-a-family-member/ Thu, 29 Dec 2022 18:00:00 +0000 https://www.financedance.com/?p=298969 Want to transfer your house or investment property to a family member? Expect the legal question of how to deed a property to your children to quickly become a tax question about how to minimize gift taxes, capital gains taxes, and estate taxes. Learn how to navigate these complex issues.

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15-Year vs. 30-Year Mortgage — Comparison, Pros & Cons https://www.moneycrashers.com/15-vs-30-year-mortgage-comparison/ Wed, 19 Oct 2022 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.financedance.com/?p=58486 Buying a home comes with many decisions, among them the loan term you want. Should you choose a shorter loan term with higher minimum monthly payments or a longer loan term with smaller payments? Learn the differences between a 15-year and a 30-year mortgage, and the pros and cons of either option.

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What Is a HomeStyle Renovation Loan? https://www.moneycrashers.com/homestyle-renovation-loan/ Fri, 14 Oct 2022 13:30:07 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=306468 Fallen in love with a fixer-upper? It could be time to take out a renovation loan, or rehab loan, to turn a dump into your dream home. HomeStyle loans rank among the best rehab loan options for new homeowners — here’s why.

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What Is a Checking Account? https://www.moneycrashers.com/what-is-a-checking-account/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 15:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=306307 You can live without a checking account, but it sure is a lot harder. In fact, a checking account is a gateway to banking and investing. It keeps your money safe, helps you make and receive secure payments, and allows you to plan for your financial future.

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How to Find Your Bank Routing Number https://www.moneycrashers.com/how-to-find-bank-routing-number/ Thu, 06 Oct 2022 19:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=306290 Trying to wire money or send an ACH transfer? Want to set up direct deposit with your employer? You need to know your bank’s routing number. Fortunately, it’s easy to find online, on a check, or on a paper or electronic statement from your bank.

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What Is an Inherited IRA? Benefits, Rules & Restrictions https://www.moneycrashers.com/inherited-ira-rules-distribution/ Thu, 29 Sep 2022 20:00:36 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=306029 Inheriting a retirement account leaves you richer than you were beforehand, but inherited IRAs are complicated with a capital C. It’s important to understand the rules and how these accounts work to avoid running afoul of the IRS. Learn about inherited IRAs and how they work.

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Roth Conversion Ladder Strategy – What It Is & How to Use for Early Retirement https://www.moneycrashers.com/roth-conversion-ladder-strategy-retirement/ Wed, 28 Sep 2022 19:00:00 +0000 https://moneycrash.wpengine.com/?p=305890 If you want to retire early, you may want to access money in your retirement accounts before age 59 ½. A Roth conversion ladder strategy gives you a way to access more of your retirement funds early, penalty-free. Learn how Roth conversion ladders work and whether this strategy makes sense for you.

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