7 Little Changes That’ll Make Your Money Last for Generations
I’m an Advisor to Wealthy Families: 7 Little Changes That’ll Make Your Money Last for Generations
Ken Eyler CEO, Aquilance Sun, August 20, 2023
You may have heard of the third-generation curse, which causes 90% of wealthy families to lose their money by the third generation. But some individuals manage to deplete their wealth even sooner, especially if they came into a lot of money quickly.
For instance, athletes, entertainers, executives and entrepreneurs who achieve runaway success after years of financial hardship may suddenly find themselves with seven-figure bank accounts and no idea how to carefully spend and manage their money.
3 Simple Steps You Must Take to Shield Yourself from Identity Theft
3 Simple Steps You Must Take to Shield Yourself from Identity Theft
How to fortify your identity against the growing threat of fraud.
by Abigael Good August 16, 2023
Identity thieves can cause a lot of stress — not to mention damage — if they get access to your personal information. In fact, in a recent GBR survey, 58% of Americans said having their identity stolen would be catastrophic.
Even if you don’t have that same level of concern about identity theft, there are still three key steps you should take to protect yourself. “Rather safe than sorry” is the name of the game.
7 Reasons You Should Update Your Bank Account Password ASAP
7 Reasons You Should Update Your Bank Account Password ASAP
Jacob Wade Fri, August 18, 2023
According to a recent survey by GOBankingRates, 17% of Americans have never changed their bank account passwords. This means the money parked in those accounts could be vulnerable to online thieves. With massive data breaches becoming a common trend, phishing scams and fraud schemes running rampant online, and password cracking software becoming more sophisticated, it’s important to stay up to date on securing your financial accounts.
If you haven’t changed your bank account password, here are seven reasons to do it today.
5 Best Money Moves To Make Before Retiring
5 Best Money Moves To Make Before Retiring
James Holbach Mon, August 14, 2023
How To Be Wealthy in Retirement: Experts Share the 5 Best Money Moves To Make Before Retiring
Retirement. Imagine it. Dropping out of the rat race forever, enjoying the time you have left — being with your family, pursuing the hobby you could never make time for, finally taking that dream vacation.
Unless you were born rich — and if you were, you probably wouldn’t be reading this — you know it’s not going to happen without a lot of saving and planning. You’ve seen the generic advice everywhere. Max out your 401(k), cut your expenses, go back to school so you can make more — but there are a million paths to financial security, and some of them might surprise you.
Top 10 Rules To Put You On The Fast Track To Making Your First Million
Top 10 Rules To Put You On The Fast Track To Making Your First Million
K.E. Gold Thu, August 17, 2023
Do Not Wait On People To Find You': Patrick Bet-David Offers His Top 10 Rules To Put You On The Fast Track To Making Your First Million
Patrick Bet-David’s biography reads like a classic American success story.
According to the 44-year-old businessman, when he was 10 years of age he and his family fled turmoil in Iran and settled in the U.S. He joined the military after high school and then went to work for a couple of financial services companies before launching PHP Agency, an insurance sales, marketing and distribution company. He’s also an author and content creator through his media brand Valuetainment, which boasts millions of followers on YouTube.
Why We Think Gold Companies Can Go 10X In The Coming Boom...
Why We Think Gold Companies Can Go 10X In The Coming Boom...
Notes From the Field By Simon Black
With a current annual budget deficit of $1.6 TRILLION – set to hit $2 trillion by the time the fiscal year ends in September – the US Federal Government is putting drunken sailors everywhere to shame.
At the end of the 2019 fiscal year (just before Covid-1984 hit), the US national debt was $22.7 trillion. Today, it’s nearly 50% greater: $32.7 trillion. And it keeps growing each year.
Just yesterday, our founder, Simon Black, explained that most of the US national debt was accumulated over the past ~15 years, when interest rates were super low. The Treasury Department got accustomed to being able to borrow for less than 1%.
I’m Rooting For Gold To Go To Zero. Too Bad It Won’t
I’m Rooting For Gold To Go To Zero. Too Bad It Won’t
Notes From the Field By Simon Black August 15, 2023
By the time Wang Mang seized the imperial throne of China’s Han dynasty in the year 9 AD, he had already been a long-standing politician and government bureaucrat with decades of experience.
Not that Wang’s experience was especially helpful to the people of China.
As a seasoned politician, Wang’s biggest skills were setting up his opponents, cheating his way to the throne, and coming up with terrible ideas to destroy prosperity.
3 Ways to Pass Down a Home
3 Ways to Pass Down a Home
April 9, 2023 Estate Planning
The pros and cons of different methods for leaving a home to your heirs.
When it comes to estate planning, a family home can be among the most valuable—and complicated—assets to pass down.
"It's perfectly natural to want to see a cherished home stay within the family," says George Pennock, director of tax, trust, and estate at Schwab Wealth Advisory, Inc. "But you need to think about not only your own needs and wishes but also those of your heirs."
If You’re Not Thinking About Real Assets, You’re Going To Get Left Behind
If You’re Not Thinking About Real Assets, You’re Going To Get Left Behind
Notes From the Field By Simon Black August 14, 2023
“Scary” is the word that the Wall Street Journal used this weekend to describe the looming financial crisis in the US. They said bluntly, “Washington has laid the seeds of a crisis that Wall Street can no longer ignore.”
I’ve been writing about this for 14 years; back then, it was highly controversial... almost conspiratorial... to suggest that the US government was in deep financial trouble. Today it’s front page news in the most prominent financial publication in the world.
What To Know If You Deposit More Than $10K Into Your Checking Account
What To Know If You Deposit More Than $10K Into Your Checking Account
Angela Mae Mon, August 14, 2023
If you plan to deposit $10,000 or more into your checking account, there are a few things you should consider first. By law, banks have to report deposits that exceed a certain amount.
Not only that, but many bank accounts come with maximum deposit restrictions. You may also be subject to certain fees when making such a large deposit. If you frequently make large deposits, you should also watch out for any potential scams or fraudulent activity. But even if this is a one-time thing, it’s still important to know about these factors and how they might affect you.
What the $2.04 Billion Lottery Winner Did With Their Lump Sum Payout
What the $2.04 Billion Lottery Winner Did With Their Lump Sum Payout
Sean Fisher, AI Editor Mon, August 14, 2023
For most, winning the lottery is a distant dream. But for Edwin Castro, it became a reality when he struck gold with a $2.04 billion Powerball jackpot in November 2022, the largest in history.
Choosing a one-time lump-sum payment, Castro received an astonishing $997.6 million, just short of a billion. Here’s a look at how he has used his unexpected fortune.