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How Many Savings Accounts Should I Have?
Published 11/01/2022 by Benjamin Locke
There is no hard and fast rule about how many savings accounts a person should have. That being said, having multiple savings accounts can help you attain your savings goals by managing different accounts for different purposes. However, going overboard with too many savings accounts can lead to unnecessary headaches.

Pre-Money vs. Post-Money Valuation: Differences & Formula
Published 11/01/2022 by Benjamin Locke
Pre-money and post-money are two terms used to describe valuations of a company before and after it raises capital. A pre-money valuation refers to the company’s value before any substantial investment or fundraising while a post-money valuation refers to the value after the capital has been injected. So in an up round, when the pre-money valuation is greater than the previous post-money valuation, investors will feel better than in a down round, when the pre-money valuation has gone down.

8 Alternatives to Savings Accounts
Published 10/26/2022 by Benjamin Locke
Most people know that they can save money by putting it into a traditional savings account (see our guide on checking vs. savings accounts). But there are many similar alternatives. Money market accounts, CDs, and even bonds can offer the FDIC protection of a savings account while earning a respectable interest rate. For those willing to trade a bit of security for an extra return on their savings, there are further alternatives, such as peer-to-peer lending services.

Do Savings Accounts Have Withdrawal Limits?
Published 10/25/2022 by Benjamin Locke
As of April 2020, there are no longer any government-mandated withdrawal limits on savings accounts or money market accounts. Regulations imposing such limits were suspended at that time. Previously, provisions in the Federal Reserve’s Regulation D had limited savings account withdrawal transactions. The law stipulated that a savings account could only have six “convenient” withdrawals. Although this limit is no longer mandatory, many financial institutions still enforce the limit for their savings accounts, meaning you could still be charged fees for exceeding the limit.

Symmetrical Triangle Pattern
Published 10/22/2022 by Benjamin Locke
A symmetrical triangle pattern is a trading pattern in which there are two converging trend lines connecting a series of tops and troughs with similar trend slopes. Unlike ascending and descending triangle patterns, the pattern represents a period of neutrality in which there is no definitive bullish or bearish bias in the market. The pattern can break shape in either an upswing direction or a downswing direction. Typically, there will be increased volume near the breaking point in either direction, which might indicate in which direction the price will break.

Double Top and Double Bottom Patterns
Published 10/21/2022 by Benjamin Locke
Double top and double bottom patterns are two trading patterns that indicate a change in the market. In the case of a double top, it can be compared to an M-shape and usually insinuates that the pattern will result in a bearish reversal trend. In the case of a double bottom, it can be compared to the letter W and usually indicates a reversal from a downtrend into a bullish reversal trend.

Roth IRA vs. Index Fund: 7 Key Differences Every Investor Should Know
Published 10/13/2022 by Benjamin Locke
Roth IRAs and index funds are two terms you might encounter when planning for retirement. Roth IRAs are tax-advantageous investment platforms while index funds are pooled investment vehicles that commonly operate inside a Roth IRA. Roth IRAs and index funds do not compete with each other but instead are part of a symbiotic relationship.

What Companies Are in the Finance Field?
Published 10/10/2022 by Benjamin Locke
Companies in the finance field provide a wide variety of services that help people move and invest their money every day. The field consists of well-known companies like Goldman Sachs and Bank of America, as well as newer fintech and payment processing companies like Venmo and Rocket Mortgage. Finance spans banking, investment, insurance, credit cards, real estate, and more.

Can I Retire on $2 Million and Live Comfortably?
Published 10/07/2022 by Benjamin Locke
You might think $2 million is plenty of money for a comfortable retirement. But even with this amount of money saved, you will still have to plan carefully. When looking at options for retirement, you first need to decide what type of lifestyle you would like in retirement and if $2 million will cover it. If structured properly, a combination of Social Security payments and various retirement plans — such as annuities and 401(k)s — can help you live well on $2 million.

These Are 11 Signs You Didn’t Get The Apartment
Published 10/07/2022 by Benjamin Locke
It’s hard enough to find a good apartment for a reasonable price, but then you have to get approved to rent it. If you submitted an application for an apartment but have not heard back, there are several likely reasons, both financial and personal. Whether it’s poor credit, a pet, or another aspect of your presentation, you want to avoid these common reasons for exclusion.
