Nicholas Pell
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Green Ways To Save Money and the Planet
Published 04/22/2013 by Nicholas Pell
If just 5% of the people who commute by car into New York City every day switched to public transit, walking or cycling, they’d prevent 150 million pounds of carbon dioxide emissions per year. And that’s just the environmental side of things: If you take into account car maintenance, gas costs, tolls and the worth of your actual time, commuting by car can cost a household up to $125,000 over ten years!
How to Choose Your Next Bank
Published 01/16/2013 by Nicholas Pell
At some point in your life, you’ll have to shop for a bank. Whether you don’t yet have an account or you’re dissatisfied with your current bank, it’s important to find a bank that suits your needs. Fortunately, shopping for a bank doesn’t have to be hard. As long as you know what to look for, you can find the perfect institution for you. Read on to learn how to choose a bank.
How to Find a Financial Advisor You Can Trust
Published 11/06/2012 by Nicholas Pell
Unless you’re a market guru, having a financial advisor can easily pay for itself. Financial advisors work day in and day out counseling clients on how to best plan for their financial future. As such, they have insights into the fluctuations of the market that laymen don’t. While you might enjoy the thrill of picking your own investments, it’s worth considering having a financial advisor take on the bulk of your portfolio, setting aside a smaller amount for you to play the market with.
6 Bad Financial Habits You’re Teaching Your Kids (And How to Stop)
Published 08/10/2012 by Nicholas Pell
A well-planned budget is the cornerstone of financial health. If you’re not budgeting family finances your kids will have no role model in this regard. Involve your kids in budgeting things like family entertainment or even buying their own school supplies. It will help teach them how to budget their own finances in the future. Even better? Create a budget worksheet for your kids to fill out on their own and manage their allowance or part-time job spending.