Valuation is — or at least should be — at the core of any investment decision. Without a general idea of what a stock is ‘really’ worth, how can you know if the market is offering you good value? Defining the true, or intrinsic, value of a business is easy; it’s Continue Reading
Is Balancing A Checkbook Still Relevant?
When was the last time you wrote a check? In this digital age of banking, writing checks and balancing a checkbook may seem like a thing of the past. You
How To Avoid Ponzi Schemes: Red Flags To Look For
Are you looking into side hustles? While we all want to “get rich quick,” if something sounds too good to be true, it just might be. In this article, we'll
7 Examples Of Money Etiquette We All Need To Follow!
We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a money question at the wrong time, wondering how much to tip, or a tiff over splitting the check, money etiquette affects everyone. Examples
10 Most Useful Personal Finance Ratios And How To Apply Them
The term personal finance ratios might be giving you flashbacks to math class. Back then, if students looked like they were zoning out, your teacher might have told you “pay
Rich VS Wealthy: Key Differences Between The Two
When we think of someone being rich vs wealthy, we might think it’s the same thing but it’s not. For some reason, the words rich and wealthy are often incorrectly
Car Depreciation Rate And Maintaining Your Car’s Value
Car depreciation rate probably isn’t the first thing that you think about when purchasing a car. In fact, it usually isn’t a concern until it's time to sell your vehicle.
7 Types Of Financial Emergencies And How To Be Prepared
Did you know that an estimated 56% of Americans can’t cover a $1,000 emergency expense with savings? Whether it’s an unexpected car repair or damage from a natural disaster, financial
Property Shenanigans
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We’ve been a bit distracted at Strawman HQ this week due to an office relocation. More accurately, I got evicted and have been moving house. So apologies for the radio silence on Strawman. Having now relocated 7 times in nearly 11 years I’m pretty much a black belt in the Continue Reading