Joseph Hogue, CFA

Crowdfunding can be a great alternative to a peer loan for people that need money for a project or business idea. Peer lending has had a record year and is ... Read more

Don’t give your kids an allowance just because you received one. You might not want to provide them with one at all. I received an allowance as a kid. Unfortunately, ... Read more

Dividend stocks offer four huge advantages over other investments and should be a part of everyone’s financial plan. Is it any surprise that dividend stocks have been one of the ... Read more

Follow this step-by-step investing strategy to create a portfolio suitable for your needs. In last week’s post, we already set up the four reasons why dividend stocks are your best ... Read more

Can the secret to financial independence be in more work instead of less? This is going to sound ridiculous but bear with me. The last two years have completely changed ... Read more

Check out these three dividend investing strategies for safety and return. I love dividend stocks, but with more than 7,000 companies paying a dividend, finding the best investment for a ... Read more

Managing your stock investments doesn’t have to be a daily pain. Rebalance once a year for stress-free investing We’ve covered reasons to start investing and creating a step-by-step investing strategy, but ... Read more

Retirement planning doesn’t have to be something that costs you a Sunday afternoon. Take a few minutes to work through your retirement needs and build a plan to get you ... Read more