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Should I Invest in Crypto?
The short answer: probably not. Crypto is perhaps the most hotly contested term in modern finance. At its most basic level, crypto is a digital form of currency (i.e. money). Then we add a bunch of nerdy jargon to it, blockchain and cryptography and other things that...
Is Real Estate Investing for Me?
Let’s be real about real estate. You probably know someone that has invested in real estate, and if you’re curious about it yourself, we’re here to help you learn a bit more. There are numerous ways to invest in real estate, all of which are distinct in their own...
Investor Risk Tolerance
Why it’s important for you. Yet another extravagant term that gets tossed around in the financial world is "risk tolerance". Fancy words don’t impress us much and we prefer to use more relatable language here at Firreo. Let’s dig into what the pretentious Wall Street...
I-bonds Can Be a Great Investment
… but only at the right time. What if we told you there’s an investment where you get a guaranteed return on your money with zero risk? If you said “no way, that’s fake”, great job on your skepticism. But it turns out this is a rare exception and actually a real...
How to Save for Vacation and Travel
... while being financially responsible about it. Here at Firreo, we’re all about travel and expanding your horizons. You can’t see the whole world if you stay in one place, right? If you're craving new culture, exploring the world's wonders, or just needing an escape...
How to Crush the Personal Finance Game
Now that we’ve defined personal finance and are aware of what’s involved in managing your money, it’s time to learn how to dominate the game. The key ingredients to becoming a master of your finances: self-control and self-discipline. We use self-control to know when...
How to Create Your Ideal Financial Plan
Let’s walk through the ins and outs of creating a solid financial plan. This is not to be taken lightly because a good financial plan will drive many of your day-to-day money decisions. But creating the right financial plan for you, one that is personalized for you...
Do I Really Need Life Insurance?
Probably a question that’s crossed your mind from time to time. While life insurance is a key consideration for any financial plan, it’s not usually something people like to think about (for obvious reasons). But let’s put all that morbidity aside and talk about why...
A Universe of Investment Possibilities
… and risks. Not gonna lie: the amount of investment options out there today is totally overwhelming. Figuring out where you should invest, how much, if the timing is right, who can help you, all of this can be a daunting task. In this article, we’re going to...
Why Even Bother Saving Money?
The importance of setting financial goals. Have you ever asked yourself "what's the point of saving all this money?" Saving money can sometimes feel like an exercise in futility, one where you’re aimlessly socking money away for no other purpose than you know you’re...