TightFist Finance

John is the founder of TightFist Finance and an expert in the field of personal finance. John has studied personal finance for over 10 years and has used his knowledge to pay down debt, grow his investment portfolio, and launch a financial based business. He is committed to sharing content related to personal finance based on his experience in his career, investing, and path towards reaching financial independence.

TFF22-025 - How much do you need to invest to live off dividends

How much do you need to invest to live off dividends?

Living off dividends is a highly enticing idea. It allows you to do whatever you want while your invested money supports your lifestyle. So how much money would you need to live off dividends entirely? The amount of money you need to live on dividends depends on your spending habits and lifestyle. However, most people […]

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TFF22-024 - Why can't I withdraw money from atm

Why can’t I withdraw money from atm?

Most people encounter one of the top three reasons you can’t withdraw money from an ATM. Those reasons include insufficient funds, you’ve exceeded your daily limit, or you’ve entered the wrong PIN.  Other common reasons include traveling outside your home area without notifying your bank, expired cards, and technical problems.  This article examines these reasons

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TFF22-021 - Can you invest without a social security number

Can you invest without a social security number?

One crucial question for those not US citizens interested in investments is, can you invest without a social security number?  You can invest without a social security number, but you will need a means of tax identification. Some brokerages will allow you to set up accounts using taxpayer identification numbers or using a W-8BEN. Brokers

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TFF22-017 - Debit card advantages and disadvantages explained

Debit card advantages and disadvantages explained

What are the pros and cons of using a debit card? Debit cards provide easy access to your money for daily spending without fees or interest rates. However, debit cards come with minimal fraud protection, don’t build credit or let you borrow money, and you may have difficulties when traveling. Most people use credit cards

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TFF22-016 - Will investing make you rich

Will investing make you rich?

After hearing about things like stocks and cryptocurrencies, many have asked themselves, Will investing make you rich?  The truth is that millions of people have become rich through different investment options. Investment assets range from index funds, individual stocks, cryptocurrencies, real estate, and more. With diversification and persistence, you can become very wealthy through your

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