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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.

Child Life Insurance: When Does It Make Sense? Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Child Life Insurance: When Does It Make Sense? You may be wondering, should I buy child life insurance? Insurance salespeople... Building an ETF-Only Investment Portfolio: Pros and Cons Learn the pros and cons of creating an investment portfolio made up only of exchange-traded funds (ETFs), which have become alternatives to mutual funds. 7 Ways to Increase the Size of Your Social Security Benefits Payout Learn how you can increase the payout on your Social Security benefits for a little extra income in retirement. How to Invest in Copper Bullion, Stock, ETFs & Mutual Funds Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern How to Invest in Copper Bullion, Stock, ETFs & Mutual Funds Chances are you’ve seen commercials on TV trying to get you to buy precious metals... 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? Compare stocks and ETFs and learn their differences so that you can choose the right the type of investments according to your personal strategy. 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 Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern The Best Personal Loans in Nevada for 2024 Personal loans help people get funds for whatever they want. You normally don’t... 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... The Best Personal Loans in Nebraska for 2024 Compare the best personal loans available from local lenders in Nebraska--based on interest rates, borrowing amounts, repayment terms,a nd loan fees.