Virtual Currencies: The Future Of Payments?

Bitcoin typically garners most of the coverage in the mass-media when it comes to virtual currency, in part because it was the first fully implemented currency of its kind. It has also become the largest virtual currency in terms of total market value. What follows are just a few of the front runners in the industry.

Understanding Option Trading

In trading, an option provides the owner the right to buy or sell an asset at a pre-determined price before or on a certain date. This infographic from Steady Options has been designed to make it easier for you to understand option trade.

Bankruptcy in America

With the Affordable Care Act in full effect, many analysts question whether the new health reform law can remedy this alarming trend of outstanding medical debt. While it’s still too soon to accurately predict the long-term effects of ACA, new research suggests its implementation could nudge the country in the right direction.

Men vs Women: Do They Manage Money Differently

It’s not news that men and women differ in many ways. From the way we dress to the thought processes we have when making a decision, we are just different! What isn’t so clear, however, is which gender manages their finances the most responsibly. Find out more about where men and women differ in their financial situations.

US Bankruptcy Facts & Figures

Were you aware that the majority (two-thirds) of bankruptcies filed in the US were by married couples? Or that the majority of bankruptcy filers are actually employed? The statistics and demographics behind the people who file bankruptcies in the US may surprise you.

Retirement Investing: Stock Market vs. Real Estate

Investing in real estate through a self-directed IRA is a great way to get long-term consistent growth for your retirement account. Real estate is a much more stable approach to investing, and help create a hedge against significant losses, which many investors experienced during the stock market crash of 2008.