How to rent your apartment
A friend of mine decided to rent his unit and reached out to me with a few questions. As I usually do, instead of just providing the specific answers to specific questions, I decided to …
Category: Finance
How to build a credit history for new immigrants
The reality of life in the United State is such that your creditworthiness means the difference between making ends meet and living a good life. It is incredibly hard to live in the US exclusively …
Should I sell my stock during the market crash?
Last week of February 2020 was brutal for the stock market. The global economy lost over $6 trillion dollars in value in just one week. People have lost 8% of their portfolio on average. Imagine …
Quicken vs. Mint vs. GnuCash
In the modern world of a variety of financial products and accounts from different banks, credit unions, investment firms, and others, it is rather hard to make sense of your financial situation without a one-stop-shop …
How to calculate depreciation on your rental property
There are countless videos on YouTube on why real estate is king as well as some videos countering that point of view. Love it or hate it, you can’t deny that US tax code is …
How to save $1000 a year
Like most Americans, I indulge in coffee about twice a day. I use the exact same justification as most Americans do – I like the taste of it and it boosts my energy to keep …
Cost of living in the United States
A friend of mine who lives in Europe has gotten a job offer from a US employer. He reached out asking to help him decide whether relocation would be worth the trouble. His question made …