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Growth Marketers: What they Do, Why They Matter, and How to Hire Them
In case the name “GrowthMentor” doesn’t give it away, we’re impartial to a little growth marketing here — and we know a fair bit about it. Whether you fancy becoming a growth marketer, hiring a growth marketer, or you simply want to figure out what an earth a growth marketer is, you’re in the right place.
Whatever you do, just don’t ignore growth marketing altogether — unless you don’t really care about growth and you’re happy for your company to go stagnant. Yeah, that’s what we thought.
Wha...
15 Best Marketing Books To Boost Your Marketing Game in 2021
There are 100001 ways to access information these days — we can listen to a podcast, watch a rap somebody made up on YouTube, or maybe even read a couple of haikus.
That’s all great. But if you’re looking for true mastery of a topic, you can’t beat a good, old-fashioned book. There’s just something about sitting down and reading hundreds of pages on a subject that takes you to a whole new level of understanding.
If you’re hoping to get your head around marketing, you’re in luck. Below, I’ve c...
10 Smart Financial Things to Do Before The End of the Year
As we finally wave goodbye to 2020, it’s time to start ticking items off your end-of-year financial checklist.
The end of 2020 is (finally) coming to an end, and if you’ve found yourself breathing a sigh of relief, you’re not the only one. Whether you’re among those who have lost their job or business as a result of 2020’s nasty tricks or you’re simply sick of staying in your house all the time, most of us have suffered in one way or another.
But that doesn’t mean you should spend every last ...
25 Love Work at Home Business Ideas That Actually Work
There’s never been a better time for at home business ideas. Launching my freelance writing business was a scary leap, but it’s one of the most empowering things I’ve ever done.
Investing for beginners: How to start in 2021
Ready to pull up your socks and get your finances in order? Growing your money is one of the most complex yet most important parts of personal finance. Here’s some tips on how to invest as a beginner — including what types of investments a beginner should try and strategies that may help you.
Sometimes, the world of investing can seem like an exclusive club, where only members have access to the top-secret instruction manual. You want to get started, but you feel like someone should have sat ...
Risk Aversion vs Risk Tolerance: Choosing the right investment strategy for you
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an investor is signing up for a financial product without understanding your own risk aversion and risk tolerance. Most negative feelings surrounding investment come from unexpected gains and losses from an investment that was not well researched. We’re going to talk about some of the risk factors of investment and how to assess if they are too much for you.
Imagine logging on to your investment account to find that you’re hundreds of thousands of d...
The best investment apps for beginners in 2021
If you’re new to the world of investing, it can be a bit overwhelming. Not only do you need to figure out what you want to invest in, but you’re probably also wondering what the best investment apps for beginners are in 2020 are. We’re going to compare a selection of the most popular apps out right now to help you decide where to get started.
Ever felt like investing required some kind of secret manual from a library you don’t have access to?
Investing used to be pretty inaccessible to the av...
What is a high yield savings account? Is it right for me?
A key part of sound financial management is putting your spare cash and savings to good use — to do that, most financial advisors suggest you open a high-yield savings account. But what is a high-yield savings account, and are they a good idea?
You’ve probably heard your bank gives you interest on money in your savings account. But did you know that not all savings accounts are created equal?
Many financial advisors suggest that if you really want returns on your savings while maintaining a h...
Are high-yield savings accounts safe?
Are high-yield savings accounts safe? They’re probably the safest place you can place your money today. However, theft is not the only thing you should be protecting your money from.
If your primary concern is keeping your money safe from theft and volatility, then high-yield savings accounts with traditional banks are some of the safest places you can keep your money. However, they won’t keep your money safe from everything.
Let’s take a deeper look at how high yield savings work, their draw...
How to Prepare for Retirement: A Complete Guide
We all know that preparing for retirement is important, but when you’re young it can feel lightyears away. Don’t let a lack of financial planning now stop you from enjoying your retirement years! This detailed guide will outline everything you need to know, from IRAs to emotional preparation.
Unless you want to work until you’re 80, it’s time to start preparing for retirement now.
Why prepare for retirement?
Many put planning on hold because they don’t know where to start. They convince thems...
Average Retirement Income in the US — Where Do You Fall?
With government support dwindling and employer pension becoming less generous, it’s never been more important to prepare for retirement properly. If you’re wondering what the average retirement income in the US is and where you stack up, you’re in the right place. We’ll outline the figures and let you know how to optimize your retirement income.
Nobody wants to be below average, especially when it comes to money. Some estimates suggest 50% of households might not have enough money to maintain...
Best investment opportunities for non-accredited investors in 2021
From long-standing options like foreign stock ETFs to new kids on the block like crowdfunding and peer-to-peer lending, there’s no end of platforms open to non-accredited investors. Here are a couple opportunities we think you should check out if you’re a non accredited investor.
Ever felt like there are no profitable opportunities for non-accredited investors out there? You can’t get into foreign equities, corporate bonds, hedge funds, or venture capital.
But that’s starting to change.
Just ...
Unsecured Loans explained – What happens if you don’t pay them back
If you don’t like signing away your assets, an unsecured loan can seem like an obvious choice. But as you’ll soon find out, the consequences of failing to make your payments can be just as dire.
Debt is a huge problem in the US these days.
Studies show around 25% of millennials didn’t understand their student loans when they took them out. And 40% of Americans don’t know how their credit score is determined.
Unsecured loans like student loans and credit cards can seem harmless at first. You g...
6 types of personal loans you should know about in 2020
From weddings to once-in-a-lifetime vacations to emergency home repairs — you’ll probably need a personal loan someday. When deciding which type of personal loan you should get you should assess your financial situation first to see what may be the best fit.
Typically lending institutions will look at your credit history, income, and assets to see if you’re a good candidate for a loan. If you’re not, you might be requested to put up collateral or even have a cosigner.
Today, despite low-inter...
16 New Cryptocurrencies You Must Check Out in 2020
With the economy and stock market in constant flux, crypto investments have become increasingly attractive. But which new cryptocurrencies in 2020 should you choose?
If you’d invested in Bitcoin when it first came out, you could be retired, living on an island in the Caribbean by now. It might be a little late in the game for Bitcoin now, but there are brand new cryptocurrencies in 2020 that are on the rise.
Cryptocurrencies can make great investments, and not just for speculative purposes. T...