Author: Mia Williams

Meet Alice from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. She was a normal student just trying to get by, heartbroken at the death of her grandmother—the person that she cherished most in the world.  But she never imagined that with this profound loss would come a unique opportunity—and from the most unlikely of places… The perfect pairing Source: Stockvault Alice of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and her grandmother were the best of friends. Throughout Alice’s life, these two have shared an unbreakable bond, so it’s no wonder that Alice was truly devastated when her beloved grandmother passed away. …

When most people think of the so-called “billionaires club,” they tend to think it’s made up entirely of men. There’s a bit of truth to that. For example, the top 10 richest people are all men. That being said, women are increasingly claiming their seats at the (incredibly expensive) table. These women range from industrial magnates like Diane Hendricks and Fan Hongwei to entertainment icons like Rihanna and Kylie Jenner.  Although they all share an enormous net worth, they each came to that from a different starting point. Some inherited wealth from billionaire parents, others inherited an incredible list…

Do you often hear people talking about a joint account? Sure, you may be somewhat familiar with them, but what exactly are they? How do joint accounts work? Do they have special rules that the standard accounts don’t? Below, we discuss essential pointers about how you can open a joint account and what this concept means. How Do You Open A Joint Account? Joint accounts are beneficial for people who share their finances or expenses. You can open one of these accounts with anyone- your parents, siblings, spouse, or children. This type of account is like a personal account- but…

While it probably won’t be much comfort to you if you have a deep-seated fear of flying, taking a ride in a commercial aircraft is still far and away safer than climbing into the passenger or back seat of a car on the road. Most flights go off without a hitch, and if there is a major accident, you’re likely to hear about it on the news. Meanwhile, car accidents happen so frequently and lead to so many deaths it would be impossible to report them all. With all that being said, flying can still be a dangerous venture—especially when…

Do you or your grown-up kids have a box of dolls in the attic or in the basement? If so, you could potentially be sitting on a fortune. One of those dolls just sitting there at the bottom of a box could be worth anything from a hundred to several thousand dollars each! Just think—with that kind of money, you could buy a real, life-sized doll house to live in!  But how did these figurines get so expensive? Since her debut in 1959, Barbie has been collaborating with famous fashion designers and jewelers all over the world. Some…

Unlike tangible assets, which have a physical form and can usually have a price tag, invisible or intangible assets are sometimes referred to as resources of economic value that cannot be seen or touched. These assets do not have a physical presence, and in some cases, they do not even exist on paper. But they are a primary part of a company’s worth and provide financial value to its holders. What are Intangible Assets? Patents, copyrights, trademarks, brand recognition, goodwill, and intellectual property all come under the category of invisible assets. These assets generally do not appear on the financial…

When you are in debt, loan repayment seems like a substantial financial priority, and it feels so hard deciding whether you should be saving or paying off debt. You are not alone in this predicament of whether you should save or pay off debt. It is a challenge that many of the population faces as paying off debt takes away your ability to save and vice versa. Loans are overwhelming, and paying them off means having no money left over to add to your savings. You should be able to continue saving, even a little while paying down your debts.…

Financial scams have been around for a very long time. They can range from misusing donations and writing bad checks to multi-million dollar pump-and-dump schemes and other forms of corporate greed. The Ponzi scheme is a particularly popular scam that got its start in the 1920s (more on that later). Although the scale and scope of the scams may change, the overall result is the same: most people lose a lot of money and a few people get fantastically rich – at least for a while. Over time, however, the unbelievable returns on investment seem too good to be true,…

Way back in March of 1959, the fashion doll Barbie first came to market. In its first year, a staggering 350,000 were sold. Since then, over a billion Barbies have been designed and sold all over the world. During those six decades, Barbie has been through a huge variety of changes. Often the changes are meant to appeal to an increasingly diverse and global audience that is interested in Barbies that represent them. Barbies have also taken on new looks to commemorate everything from Lucille Ball to NASCAR. Some of the limited edition Barbies have become wildly popular collectors items…

If you are about to buy your first home, you will probably need a mortgage. The whole mortgage process can be intimidating and complex, but it can become much more accessible and seem more doable to most with preparation and knowing what to expect. Here is what you should expect and how the mortgage process works. Before you start the process of getting a mortgage, you need to understand what type of mortgage is best for you. You should check out and consider multiple different types of mortgages available, like fixed-rate mortgages or adjustable-rate mortgages. After you have found the right mortgage…