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What's a Money Coach & Five Benefits to having one.
Coaches help you develop, implement and most importantly guide you through the process of getting your personal finances in order
Allan Kirby
4 min read


3 Problems with Personal Finance advice - You can only do your best
We need to learn that personal finance advice is not simple, it can require life-altering changes, discipline and a lot of learning.
Allan Kirby
5 min read


Stocks to Buy: Levi Strauss & Co (LEVI) had a great quarter, time to buy?
An incredible iconic brand that just had a great quarter so is it worth owning LEVI at current prices, read and see for yourself.
Allan Kirby
5 min read

In Review: Gratiot Community Credit Union GCCU
Selected as an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Gratiot Community Credit Union provides great high-quality financial services to its members.
Allan Kirby
5 min read

In Review: BlueOx Credit Union serving the state of Michigan
Selected as an Excellent Choice Credit Union, BlueOx credit union has a long history of supporting local businesses and members in the state
Allan Kirby
6 min read

Stocks to Buy: Is BJ's Wholesale (BJ) a great retail warehouse club stock to own?
BJ's Wholesale (BJ) has seen explosive growth in sales and membership acquisitions over the past year, so is it a stock for you?
Allan Kirby
6 min read


Credit Unions are Embracing Change to win over Younger Generations.
Big Banks watch out: I recently went to a new customer centric credit union and I was very impressed. By Allan R Kirby
Allan Kirby
5 min read


Stocks to Buy: is Fisker (FSR) the Asset-Light Electric Vehicle Maker a Buy?
Although Tesla is the top EV player, automaker Fisker Inc is looking to disrupt with an asset-light customer-centric business model.
Allan Kirby
6 min read


Overdraft: What happens when you spend more money than what you have in your bank account?
Depending on your bank you could end up with a negative balance and paying high fees, so it's always best to deal with overdrafts quickly.
Allan Kirby
3 min read


Investing in Ethereum "Ether", Two Canadian Ether EFTs could launch in 2021
CI Global Asset Management and Evolve Funds Group file to create new Ether ETFs in Canada which could be launched in 2021.
Allan Kirby
3 min read


3 principle ways to help you improve your net worth and build wealth!
It's a question we all have, how to increase our net worth quickly and easily.
Allan Kirby
6 min read


Should I use my personal PayPal account as a bank account?
PayPal is a great service that allows you to send and receive money securely, purchase online and pay bills but it's not a bank.
Allan Kirby
3 min read

NatWest earnings: Loss of £351m will exit Ireland but reinstates dividend
NatWest formerly the Royal Bank of Scotland ended the final quarter of 2020 with a loss of £351m ($490m) exit the Republic of Ireland.
Allan Kirby
4 min read


In Review: Coast Line Credit Union which serves South Portland, Maine
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Coast Line Credit Union located in the beautiful city of South Portland, Maine.
Allan Kirby
6 min read


Stocks to Buy: Ford is finally taking EV seriously, is now the time to buy?
Ford has committed $29 Billion to Electric Vehicles (EV) and Self-Driving, forged a strategic partnership with Google, so time to buy Ford?
Allan Kirby
5 min read


Stocks to Buy: Is it time to buy Lloyds Bank (LYG), Natwest (NWG), and Barclays (BCS)
All three banks have been written off for a decade, but maybe now is the time to finally start looking at these long-forgotten UK stocks.
Allan Kirby
6 min read


Stocks to Buy: Is it time to buy Tanger Factory Outlet Centers (SKT)
With the return of the dividend, solid collection rates, and a return of traffic in the last quarter is Tanger Factory Outlets a buy.
Allan Kirby
4 min read


In Review: University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (UKFCU)
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union. University of Kentucky Federal Credit Union (UKFCU) is a well-run financial institution.
Allan Kirby
6 min read


3 Top ESG diversity-focused ETFs to buy (NACP, SHE, WOMN)
The following provides 3 top ESG diversity-focused ETFs (NACP, SHE, WOMN) to invest in for passive investors.
Allan Kirby
6 min read


In Review: Ohio University Credit Union (OUCU)
Selected an Excellent Choice Credit Union, Ohio University Credit Union faithfully serves the county of Athens.
Allan Kirby
6 min read
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