Jordann Brown

Jordann Brown is a millennial money expert and personal finance blogger based in Nova Scotia, Canada. Jordann is the founder of the popular personal finance blog, My Alternate Life, and she frequently appears as an expert in Canada media.

Investment Research

Jordann BrownDecember 6, 2022
336

What Is the Barbell Strategy? Definition, Examples, Pros & Cons

Following the “barbell strategy” sounds like something you do to train for a weightlifting competition. But it has nothing to…
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Investing

Jordann BrownDecember 14, 2022
357

5 Best Solar Energy Stocks To Power Your Portfolio

Energy production has always been an important political issue, which won't change as our energy sources slowly shift from fossil…
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Debt and Loans

Jordann BrownDecember 6, 2022
102

Embedded Lending: The Risks and Rewards of Paying by Installment

Lending as a practice has been around for thousands of years. The first instance of lending was recorded in ancient…
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Investing

Jordann BrownOctober 20, 2022
2,593

6 Best Space Stocks to Take Your Portfolio to the Outer Limits

Space is the next frontier — and it’s no longer the sole domain of nations and government-sponsored space programs. The last…
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Ethical Investing

Jordann BrownSeptember 22, 2022
1,028

Demystifying Ethical Investing (ESG vs. SRI vs. Impact Investing)

Most investment vehicles and strategies have one goal: maximize profitability. They don't worry about whether or not the companies are…
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Personal Finance

Jordann BrownSeptember 28, 2022
2,168

How to Use the Pay Yourself First Budget Model

If you’re interested in taking control of your money, an excellent starting place is to look at your income. You…
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Investing

Jordann BrownNovember 18, 2022
11,802

6 Best Rare Earth Stocks To Invest in High Technologies

Have you ever wondered what goes into powering your smartphone, television or coffee maker? Have you asked why used cars…
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Investing

Jordann BrownSeptember 12, 2022
3,134

10 Ways To Get Rid of Credit Card Debt Faster

Before you can get serious about investing, it's time to get serious about your finances... including paying off pesky credit…
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Personal Finance

Jordann BrownSeptember 1, 2022
1,505

$50,000 a Year Is How Much an Hour? (Plus Ways to Increase It)

Is working a job that pays $50,000 per year a good living? According to the latest stats from the Bureau…
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Investing

Jordann BrownAugust 18, 2022
1,544

How to Invest for Rising Interest Rates | Best Stocks & Sectors

Interest rates can have a huge impact on your finances, and in particular, your investment portfolio. Unfortunately, many investors are…
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