Have a family of four or more who can’t live without the internet? We break down the price, benefits, and coverage offered by the most highly regarded phone providers to help you choose the perfect plan (as painlessly as possible). Verizon The Phone Deal Currently, iPhone 8s, Xs, and other popular smartphones cost between $29.16 […]
In today’s day and age with the growth of technology, more and more people are interacting with one another online. With this surge also comes the necessity to make sure we are being careful with our personal and financial information. Cybersecurity is crucial now more than ever and it’s not just for the tech savvy […]
This April, thought leaders gathered at Make It Better’s third annual Money, Values & Impact summit to share their thoughts about how to maximize social impact without sacrificing capital gains. Convening at Chicago’s Four Seasons Hotel, the curated lineup of presenters spoke to some 170 attendees, including investors and civic leaders, about the changing landscape […]
Higher education is still one of the best investments someone can make in their future, but there is no doubt that student loan debt is hamstringing young adults for years, even decades, following graduation. In fact, the average student loan debt for a graduate in the class of 2017 was more than $39,000, according to […]
Savvy people know that doing the same thing over and over can get you the same result. These days it may not be the result one desires. Our ever-changing global economy requires a more proactive approach than ever before. As soon as affairs are left to chance for a few months or a few quarters, […]
Teaching your child the importance of saving money, and how to do so, is a life lesson that will shape their financial future and lead them to financial independence. When saving becomes part of their routine at an early age, it’s a habit that will continue through all stages of life. So, consider the following […]
A couple years ago, Suanne Rayner found herself in a position of financial disarray. She did not know how to budget her money and was in a downward spiral of crushing debt. Her situation is not unique. According to a Prudential survey, women on average are lagging behind their male counterparts in saving for retirement […]
When it comes to cryptocurrency, Bart Stephens, co-founder and managing partner at Blockchain Capital, the first venture capital fund to invest in the blockchain technology sector, knows his stuff. Formerly the EVP of venture investment for Ivanhoe Capital Corp, a founding investor of Oncology.com, and a cofounder of Stephens Investment Management (a nano-cap-focused hedge fund), […]
Speakers at Make It Better’s Money, Values and Impact summit on April 17 packed a powerful punch with humor and tales from the financial front, guiding attendees on how to maximize social impact with capital investments. Some 170 guests ranging from foundation and corporate leaders to ultra high net wealth managers to members of the Tiffany […]
More than a well-intentioned proposition, investing for good can also be, well, a good investment. According to a recent study from Harvard Business Review, companies actively improving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices exhibit better stock performance and profitability than their counterparts. “ESG investing has gone mainstream, and this is creating real opportunities for […]
