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While the terms shareholder and stakeholder sound similar, and are sometimes even used interchangeably, it's important to understand the difference between the two. While both groups have a financial interest in a company's success, they may have very different priorities when it comes to exactly
How to Comfort Someone With Money Problems
When someone you care about has money problems and is facing financial stress on an ongoing basis, you may find yourself overwhelmed and unsure how to help. Often, money problems come from a wide range of concerns – a lack of financial literacy, facing a significant amount of sudden debt, or misuse
How to Create an Investment Thesis [Step-By-Step Guide]
One of the worst mistakes an investor can make is to sink their money into an investment without knowing why. While this may seem like the world's most obvious mistake to avoid, it happens every day. Look no further than the stock market for plenty of examples of misguided optimism gone terribly
What is a Neobank? Definition & Examples
These days, technology has made it possible to do plenty of things that used to require a visit to a physical brick-and-mortar business. From shopping to trading stocks, there are now few things that the average consumer can't do right from their smartphone.
15 Best Investments for Young Adults
Young adults have more ways to invest and grow their income than ever thanks to the availability of digital tools and versatile investment solutions. Yet, there’s still a lack of action in many cases. According to Annuity.org, 75 percent of teens in the U.S. don’t have personal financial literacy
How to Save Money When You Are Broke
You could be broke for many reasons. Perhaps you lost your job or were hit with medical bills. Maybe unexpected expenses arose, draining your bank account before your next paycheck, or your debt payments became unmanageable because of overspending or higher interest rates.