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#375 How Does Apple Pay Work? (AAPL)

Apple Pay is a revolutionary creation brought about by Apple Inc. (NASDAQ: AAPL). Initially released in October 2014, the mobile payment service was formatted specifically to aid in the ease and security of financial transactions. Since the majority of mobile phone users worldwide choose to purch... see more

#336 Jumbo Vs. Conventional Mortgages: How They Differ

If the next home you plan to purchase comes with a particularly steep price tag, you may need to apply for a jumbo mortgage in order to finance it. These loans, often more than half a million dollars and up, are designed to finance luxury properties and homes in a highly competitive local real es... see more

#310 3 Cool Energy-Saving Home Improvements For Summer

Summer has finally arrived which means you're going to feel hotter -- some days a lot hotter than others. For those who have central air-conditioning and are constantly giving in to turning the thermostat down as the temperature goes up, the arrival of your energy statement may bring a rude awake... see more

#292 3 Reasons to Invest in Multi-family Real Estate

Real estate can be an alternative for those who are not able to withstand the volatility of the stock market. It is also a better investment for those investors who wish to take an active role in growing their capital, rather than passively putting their money into a fund to be managed by someone... see more

#275 Don't Retire Early - Change Careers Instead

Ask five people what it means to retire early and you're likely to get five different answers. Some would consider leaving work before age 65 as early retirement, while others would argue that it has to happen before age 45. Regardless of how you quantify early, saying adios to work isn't necessa... see more

#266 Retirement Investment Strategies by Age

Saving and investing for retirement ideally should begin the moment you start working — if not before — and continue well into later life. That said, your investment strategy is not static, and will be different throughout every stage in life. Of course, you should discuss your particular sit... see more

#241 10 Common Retirement Planning Mistakes To Avoid

If you're like most people, your retirement account took a big hit over the last couple of years. Now that the economy is in recovery, it's time to begin rebuilding those IRAs and 401(k)s.According to the 2013 Employee Benefit Research Institute's Retirement Confidence Survey, 40 percent o... see more

#198 Should You Go Into Biotech Or Computer Science?

Perhaps you're technically minded with an interest in understanding living things and have already considered embarking on a career in the field of biotechnology. While basing your career choice on innate abilities and interests is a good starting point there are a number of other things worth co... see more

#85 Pros & Cons of Using a Robo-Advisor

Robo-advisors are the shiny new investment platforms. But what are their advantages and disadvantages? Can all digital financial advisors be painted with a broad brush? (For more, see: What Advisors Can Learn from Robo-Advisors)Robo-advisors are as distinct as individual investment brokers... see more

#82 8 Reasons Why Valued Employees Quit

Everyone has good and bad days at work, but when an employee has too many bad days, he or she may start strategizing to leave that job behind. If you've worked hard to get the best possible people on your staff – the ones most desirable to your competitors, needless to say – you don't want to... see more

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