Articles by Lance Cothern

Lance is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Virginia and he covers money management, budgeting, financial products, and more. He is also the founder of Money Manifesto, a personal finance blog, where he writes about his family's relationship with money. Education: B.B.A. in Accounting from James Madison University.

How to Open a Brokerage Account: What You Need to Start Investing Find out the steps you need to take to open a brokerage account so that you can begin investing and make trades as soon as possible. Building an ETF-Only Investment Portfolio: Pros and Cons Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Building an ETF-Only Investment Portfolio: Pros and Cons Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a powerful type of investment.  ETFs offer... 7 Ways to Increase the Size of Your Social Security Benefits Payout Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern 7 Ways to Increase the Size of Your Social Security Benefits Payout For many, Social Security is their only source of income in retirement. That's why... How to Invest in Copper Bullion, Stock, ETFs & Mutual Funds Learn about the different ways that you can invest in copper, a metal commodity that is widely used across various industries in the world. How to Start Investing With Little Money: 6 Options You Can Consider Learn how you can begin building an investment portfolio even if you don't have much money to start with -- there are several options to start investing small. Taxable Brokerage Accounts: Pros & Cons to Consider Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Taxable Brokerage Accounts: Pros & Cons to Consider Most people look for options with higher returns when investing for the long term.... Stocks vs. ETFs: What Are The Differences? Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Stocks vs. ETFs: What Are The Differences? Whether you’ve been investing for a while or you’re just starting to invest, you... Custodial IRA: How to Open a Retirement Account for Kids Find out how a custodial IRA can allow parents and guardians to help their children save and invest for retirement. The Best Personal Loans in Nevada for 2024 Find out which local Nevada lenders and banks offer the best personal loans with the lowest interest rates and fees alongside flexible borrowing terms. The Best Personal Loans in New Hampshire for 2024 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Personal Loans in New Hampshire for 2024 Not all loans require you to put up collateral to borrow money. That said, you may...