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.

Someone used my debit card without permission (What to do)

What should you do if someone used my debit card without permission, even if I have the card on hand? Debit card fraud should immediately be reported to your card issuer to stop further fraudulent charges. Look through your financial transactions and note which transactions are fraudulent. The bank may replace your lost or stolen

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How much money is 6 figures? (Annual six figure salary)

How much money is 6 figures? An annual six-figure salary ranges from $100,000 up to $999,999 per year, referring to the number of digits in the salary (e.g. $100,000 has 6 digits). Taxes and deductions will reduce gross income. However, a $100k earner earns about $48 an hour with a 2,080 hour work year. Imagine,

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Retirement planning near me (Find the best Advisor)

How do I find retirement planning near me? Find retirement planning near me by finding a fee-only adviser via the National Association of Personal Finance Advisors (NAPFA). Alternatively, search Google or ask friends and family for recommendations. Ensure you are working with a certified financial planner working to a fiduciary standard. Imagine, understanding who to

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What is a custodial Roth IRA? (Open retirement account for minors)

What is a custodial Roth IRA? A custodial Roth IRA is an individual retirement account for minors, managed by the custodian until the minor reaches legal age. The contributions are post-tax and the contributions and earnings are considered tax-free. Contributions can be withdrawn at any time, but earning withdrawals must be qualified.  Imagine, setting up

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