Theresa Cummings
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How To Invest In The Stock Market: 8 Basic Concepts
Published 07/14/2016 by Theresa Cummings
Investing in the stock market can feel like trying to play a game of chess without being taught the rules. You know the general goal of the game, but you need someone to explain the position and legal movements of the pieces. Then you can learn how to combine them into a coherent strategy.
Top 6 Reasons Why Ellen DeGeneres Deserves The Humanitarian of the Year Award
Published 06/10/2016 by Theresa Cummings
Elie Wiesel and his wife, Marion, established The Elie Wiesel Foundation for Humanity soon after he was awarded the 1986 Nobel Prize for Peace. The Foundation describes this award as follows: ‘The Humanitarian award was created to recognize outstanding individuals who dedicate their time to fighting indifference, intolerance and injustice and whose accomplishments are consistent with the goals of the Foundation.’ Ellen DeGeneres would be a great candidate.
10 Inspirational Stories of People Who Retired Before 40
Published 05/27/2016 by Theresa Cummings
Once upon a time, the word ‘retire’ was associated with becoming inactive and getting old. Today, retiring no longer carries those connotations. Instead, having the drive and discipline to save enough to retire early is seen as a sign of success. We explored the lives of 10 people who were retired before 40 and are neither inactive or old.
Ways To Save Money on Repairs
Published 05/26/2016 by Theresa Cummings
It’s only been 50 years since the roles of men and women began to change. For centuries, women cared for children and household chores, while men were gainfully employed and took care of home repairs. Things have changed dramatically in the past 20 years.
Billionaires Battling For Internet Space
Published 04/11/2016 by Theresa Cummings
Just when you thought things couldn’t get any stranger, billionaires are in a battle to provide internet access to the 3 billion people who can’t connect to the “worldwide web.” This project is so ambitious even billionaires are looking for investors to help foot the bill.
26 Simple Ways To Save On Your Utility Bills This Winter
Published 01/12/2016 by Theresa Cummings
Utility bills are something that cannot be avoided, no matter how hard we try. During the winter months, these bills can climb to seemingly impossible amounts, sometimes setting us back in our budget for months to come. And of course, the colder the weather, the higher the bills seem to climb. Fear not! We have compiled a list of things you can do to help reduce those pesky utility bills and help keep your budget in check through these cold winter months.
Understanding Your Paycheck: Taxes, Withholdings & More
Published 08/27/2015 by Theresa Cummings
Everyone is happy when payday comes around. If paid by the hour, most people have a general idea of how much that paycheck will be based upon how many hours have been worked in the pay period. For those with jobs based upon an annual salary, there is also an expectation (based on the monthly salary) as to what the paycheck will be. Many people are disappointed when they see the amount they receive after all the deductions are taken out.
Unclaimed Property- Do You Have A Fortune Waiting For You?
Published 08/26/2015 by Theresa Cummings
In a world full of scammers and hackers, it is hard to believe that there may be money somewhere out there just waiting for you to claim it. Most of us would think this is just another prank. But in reality, the possibility that you may have unclaimed property is quite real.
The Impending End of the Credit Card Era
Published 07/30/2015 by Theresa Cummings
Zero To Hero: Mark Zuckerberg
Published 07/14/2015 by Theresa Cummings
There are many people who inspire us in life for various reasons. In the case of Mark Zuckerberg, he went from just another child born into an upper, middle class family, to become the youngest billionaire in the world.