Finance and General Business Blog

What to know about investing in rental property

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Rental properties can be a great source of income that appreciates over time. According to data from the Census Bureau, there are about 48.2 million rental units in the United States. Individual investors own about a third of those units, including a large number of single-family and duplex rentals. Before you dive into rental property investing, there are several items, costs … [Read more...] about What to know about investing in rental property

Understanding life insurance for estate planning

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Life insurance protects your loved ones against financial expenses when you pass away. It can also help you pay for the estate taxes of a deceased member of your family. Some may not be aware of the benefits and strategies that can be implemented to maximize such advantages. Dr. James Philpot, certified financial planner and associate professor of finance and general business … [Read more...] about Understanding life insurance for estate planning

Finding the right low-interest credit card

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A low-interest credit card is an outstanding tool to utilize short-term borrowing. Along with favorable interest rates, these credit cards often have many other perks that can benefit cardholders. Dr. Jeff Jones, certified financial planner and department head of finance and general business at Missouri State University, offers some advice about finding the right card to … [Read more...] about Finding the right low-interest credit card

Finding the right rewards credit card

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A rewards credit card can be an excellent financial tool to earn rewards on your expenses. Whether you’re interested in cash back or travel rewards, either product can earn you valuable rewards. Dr. Jeff Jones, certified financial planner and department head of finance and general business at Missouri State University, offers some advice about finding the right card to … [Read more...] about Finding the right rewards credit card