Investing to Thrive

How I Made Over $3,000 in Health Insurance Bonuses

Posted by Julie Rains | Fitness and Well-Being

Recent changes in my healthcare coverage choices compelled me to scrutinize offerings once again, despite being happy with the prices and plans I’ve had in the past. During this process, I discovered ways to earn more than $3,000 through company and government incentives linked to healthcare coverage.

How to Use Discounted Cash Flow to Estimate a Stock’s Value

Posted by Julie Rains | DIY Investing

When purchasing stocks, you don’t want to overpay or you’ll either lose money or won’t experience investment gains. Here’s how to use discounted cash flow (aka DCF model) to estimate the business’s value and determine whether its stock price is fair.

How to Choose Among Hotels, Airbnbs, and More

Posted by Julie Rains | Achieving Life Goals

You have many choices of accommodations when traveling, whether to a major city or small town. Here’s how to choose and why.

Share Buybacks, What to Know to Protect Yourself

Posted by Julie Rains | Investing Terms

Share buybacks can be a smart move on behalf of shareholders. But they can also work against investor interests. Here’s how to tell the difference.

Learn These Medicare Misnomers to Understand How Medicare Works

Posted by Julie Rains | Retirement Planning

Medicare lingo can be misleading. Know the misnomers. Learn the meaning behind common phrases to kick off your understanding of how Medicare works.

Market Capitalization and Why It Matters

Posted by Julie Rains | Investing

Market capitalization shows marketplace value, not a company’s true value. Comparing market caps when investing can help you make smarter decisions.

How to Use IRR to Evaluate Investment Performance