How to Talk Finances With Your Fiancé Without Freaking Out
When you’re getting ready to head down the aisle, finances can be the furthest thing from your mind. Before you say “I do,” however, it’s imperative to get on the same page about how you and your spouse will approach spending, investments, debt, and budgeting as a wedded couple. And perhaps for sound reason: […]
So Many Reasons to Take PRIDE in Diversity [Video]
If you ask our CEO, Jeffrey Brown, he’ll tell you that “if we take care of the culture, everything else will take care of itself.” And the research we’re looking at proves this – Kris Boesch, founder and CEO of Choose People and author of Culture Works: How to Create Happiness in the Workplace, shared […]
Be Your Own Financial Planner: 5 Things to Know about Ally Invest Self-Directed Trading
Sometimes you just want to take matters into your own hands, especially when it comes to your money. After all, you know your capacity for risk and your long-term financial goals better than anyone else. If this rings true to you, a D.I.Y. (do-it-yourself) investing approach could be just what your portfolio needs. But if […]
How Option Pricing Is Determined [Video]
For many investors, it’s appealing to buy a cheap stock and buy as many shares as you possibly can. You sound pretty good at a cocktail party, right? In the options world, that’s not always the case. Don’t wait until it’s too late, and too costly, to learn the basics of options pricing. If you […]
How to Read a Stock Option Quote [Video]
Learn how to read a stock option quote so you can understand the specific terms and conditions of the option contract very quickly. There are five parts of a standard stock options quote: stock symbol, expiration date, strike price, type, and premium. Watch this video to learn more. Did You Know? If you think option […]
How Inflation Impacts Investing & What You Can Do About It
Most people tend to think of inflation on a micro level—how it impacts the price of groceries, for example—but it also has a very real effect on your investments. Inflation can influence stock market returns, outpace savings interest rates, and reduce your purchasing power during retirement. The future depends on what you do today. Understanding […]
5 Priceless Money Lessons From Real-Life Dads
When was the last time your kids heard a store cashier ask, “cash or credit?” In today’s ever-increasingly cashless society, it feels like actual dollars and cents have gone the way of the dodo. Whether you’re in the checkout line at a big-box retailer, grabbing a snack from a vending machine, or even reserving your […]
It’s Not Just the House. It’s About Your Neighborhood Vibe, Too
Why do you live where you do? Oftentimes, the answer is, “It’s affordable.” Some might say because it’s close to where they work. And for others, it’s due to family living nearby. Most of us, however, choose to live in a particular neighborhood because we like the feel of the community, or its “vibe,” according […]
What’s Your Ideal Neighborhood Vibe?
Picking a neighborhood that suits your lifestyle is just as important as finding the perfect house. But is the perfect “neighborhood vibe” really the cute house with a big front yard and a white picket fence? Not for everyone. Our recent survey showed that only 36% of Americans want this so-called idyllic suburban neighborhood. What’s […]
Why Economic Mobility Matters—and What We’re Doing About It at Ally
One of the biggest issues facing our society is economic inequality. And, economic inequality today leads to a lack of economic mobility tomorrow. As a digital financial institution, we at Ally feel we’re in a unique position to help educate consumers and change that trajectory. As head of Corporate Citizenship at a company that always […]
