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Editor’s Note: This story originally appeared on Live and Invest Overseas. I was an average, non-professional stock investor. I made plenty of money up until 1999 — when anyone could do it — and lost plenty during the tech crash in 2000. Because I didn’t lose everything (as many did), I reckoned, incorrectly, that I … Read more

The dietary supplement market is a multibillion-dollar industry that rivals traditional pharmaceuticals in size. Walk down any health aisle, and you will see endless bottles claiming to harness the power of common kitchen ingredients, herbs, and spices. This raises an important question: Is there any biological truth to these claims, or are you just paying … Read more

Generating meaningful supplemental income does not always require a high-tech lab, an advanced degree, or a massive upfront investment. Many successful American inventors built profitable businesses by solving minor annoyances or simply creating a product that captured the public’s imagination. They took ordinary materials, applied a twist of creativity, and turned small initial bets into … Read more

You’re probably watching the news about the U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran and thinking it’s a world away. I get it. When missiles are flying halfway across the globe, your first thought isn’t usually about your budget. But as someone who’s watched global markets react to Middle East conflicts for years, I can tell … Read more

Take a hard look at your bank statement. If you are like most Americans, you are seeing a disturbing trend: insurance is up, groceries are up, and utilities are creeping higher every month. But there is one major monthly expense where you can actually force the price down right now. If you are still loyal … Read more

Historically, one enormous advantage the wealthy had over the rest of us was access to expert investing advice. They didn’t need to be experts on stocks or market movements or investing. They could pay someone to “just take care of it.” Today, everyone has access to expert investing advice — if not through human investing … Read more

Some of the best bank account bonuses for U.S. account holders have a common home. That’s Chase Bank, one of the biggest and best-known banks in the country. Whether you’re looking for a new Chase checking account or savings account, you’ll find a Chase Bank promotion or bonus offer that suits your needs here.  $100? … Read more

Most of the best bank account promotions on the market right now cater exclusively to consumers. Indeed, many of the United States’ best online banks seem to favor personal account holders rather than business owners. But not all banks shortchange small-business owners. If you’re a small-business owner, solopreneur, or freelancer, you just need to know where to look to … Read more