Economics & Investments - BlackBird Finance

Which Credit Report Should I Request?

Which Credit Report Should I Request? Knowing how to monitor and manage your credit report might be confusing at first, especially since you won’t know where to start. You might have also heard about credit bureaus and how checking your credit report is essential. But what does this mean? Most people are unaware that

Leading Economic Indicators

Leading Economic Indicators We’re going to be talking about economic indicators today and more specifically on leading economic indicators. Economic indicators give us an idea of what economic cycle the nation is in and likely what might be the next phase. There are generally two economic cycles for the United States and most other

Picking a Financial Advisor Big or Small?

Picking a Financial Advisor Big or Small? You made the choice to get some financial help. That’s great! Everyone can use help from time to time. When picking a financial advisor, you need to think about the size of the firm they come from. There are the large well-known companies and the small independent shops.

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Fiduciary Financial Advisors: Everything You Need To Know

Are you looking for a financial advisor to help you assess your financial position and investment opportunities? Then, you should consider reading this article to the end! Who is a financial fiduciary? Well, this is an individual or a financial entity that is mandated to provide technical and financial advice to their clients. You need

What To Do With Your 401(k) After Leaving A Job?

What To Do With Your 401(k) After Leaving A Job? You are leaving your employer for bigger and better things and now have to figure out what to do with that 401(k) account. Your retirement account probably has been on autopilot and you haven’t given it much attention until now. So what do you

7 Reasons: Why a DIY Investor Will Benefit From a Financial Planner

7 Reasons: Why a DIY Investor Will Benefit From a Financial Planner Advantages of being a DIY Investor Being a DIY investor, the most obvious benefit is you save yourself money because you do not have to hire a financial advisor to help you manage your investments. A DIY investor also has the

5 Ways To Improve Your Retirement Account Today

5 Ways To Improve Your Retirement Account Today If you are looking to create a comfortable retirement, then you will want to take the right steps as early as possible. Even making some slight adjustments can greatly impact how much you can have when you finally decide to get away from your 9 to

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Making Sense of a Notary & Signature Guarantee

As a provider of mobile notary services in Pagosa Springs we found out a lot of people confuse a medallion signature guarantee and a public notary. Notaries are a lot more common and typically handle most needs. Don’t beat yourself up if you haven’t heard of a medallion guarantee or thought it was a notary.

Dollar Cost Averaging and the Benefits

Dollar Cost Averaging Investing can be an intimidating area of finance. We all know the market carries risk with it and who wants to lose money. The terminology and hundreds of products can feel overwhelming. One topic that is widely debated is when to invest. Odds are you have heard or seen when people

I need the lowdown on what an ETF is

What’s an ETF (exchange traded fund) ? ETFs are an incredibly powerful tool that investors can use to diversify their portfolio with just a few simple clicks. What is an ETF? An ETF, also known as an exchange traded fund, is essentially a grouping of different stocks or bonds, bundled and sold together.