Mark Riddix
Picking the right career field can keep you from experiencing disappointment when job hunting. There is so much competition for jobs right now and little job growth in many industries. That is why it is important to find a career track that is growing and not contracting.
So, what are the best jobs in America? That question can be difficult to answer. You need to consider the best potential for job growth, pay, stress level, job satisfaction, and other factors. I thought it would be most helpful to look at these jobs by their broader career fields.
The highs and lows of 
New investors may be a little tepid about investing in the stock market. After all, buying a stock can seem really scary because there are so many things to keep track of.
The $858 billion tax-cut package recently passed by Congress to extend the 
As you may know, asset allocation is the number one factor to consider when structuring a successful investment portfolio. The goal of most investors should be to build a diversified portfolio that will allow them to weather the ups and downs of the market.
There are so many retirement plans to choose from when planning for retirement. We have previously covered the 
Social Security has been a hot topic during this election season. Many politicians have discussed raising the age at which individuals become eligible to receive Social Security benefits. Members of Congress and Congressional candidates have suggested raising the age of Social Security to 70.
Leaving your old bank is never easy. You have to change all of your bill payments, cancel automated transactions, and switch your money over to a new financial institution. It just seems like a time-consuming hassle. While it would be great to never have to leave your bank, there are some times when you need to find a new home for your money. If you are on the fence about whether or not it’s time to leave your bank, keep reading.
Everyone has heard of a 
Managing your finances can be a juggling act. One of the most important skills is being able to properly balance your 
Are you currently in the market for a new home? Are you wondering where you should turn for help with your home buying decision? If so, then you are in luck. There are a number of great free sites that are available online. These sites can help you with anything from checking your credit score to finding exactly how much to offer for your new home.
There have been numerous posts written about the importance of having a savings account. These articles range from where to open your new savings account to what to look for in a savings account. But one of the most overlooked financial products in personal finance is a checking account. A checking account is a deposit account used primarily to process transactions. Checking accounts are used for everything from bill payments to cashing paychecks. These accounts are important to the daily survival of most banking customers.
There are so many things today that are just not worth what you pay for them. They are advertised as items that will help you save money but end up costing you in the end. Fortunately, there are actually some things in life that are worth a lot more than what you paid for them. Today, I would like to take a look at a few club memberships that may charge a small fee but can really help you save in the long run.
Everyone would like to be wealthy. The desire to build wealth can cause some people to invest in speculative ventures that are not very practical investments. Speculative investments can seem like bargains that will yield great returns. The truth is that many of these “investments” are not the gold mines that they are reported to be and can cause many investors to lose their money.
Everyone wants to find the next winning investment. The goal of investing is to protect your capital first and generate a return second. Getting a good investment return can seem a lot like watching a dog chase its own tail. You want to find the next great investment but are not sure where to look. Well I have a few ideas to help you in building your portfolio.