You need these 7 assets for true financial freedom
If you’re taking the time to read my words, chances are good you are ready to earn more — to find ways to build the kind of long-term wealth that can change your life. Trust […]
9 smart alternatives to investing in the stock market
I often get asked by people, “What are some good alternatives to investing in the stock market?” As a former financial derivatives trader who was in the market 24/7 through the “Great Recession,” I uniquely […]
Should I roll my pension into an IRA?
When you leave your job, you have a few options when it comes to your pension. You can take the pension payout over your lifetime, cash it out as a lump sum payout, or […]
The best short- and long-term investments right now
By the end of 2021, the S&P 500 had risen 26.61% and the Dow Jones Industrial Average had grown by 18.65%. For those who had just begun investing in the stock market, as well […]
What happens to your 401(k) when you die?
It’s a sad fact, but we’re all mortal and one day we will all die. This is true whether we have retired or not and there’s a 100% chance of that happening. According to Vanguard, […]
Where to put your money when you’ve maxed out your 401(k)
If you’ve been maxing out your employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, a Solo 401(k), or any other tax-advantaged retirement plan, you’re doing way better than the vast majority of workers. After all, the average retirement savings by age is […]
The 10 worst stock market crashes in history
I was a college intern at a local investment firm when I first learned what a “stock market crash” was. It was 2001 and the market was already on the decline. After the tragic events […]
Stop making excuses about not saving for retirement. Do this instead
You know what’s hard to hear? Despite all the talk about retirement planning, and all the information available on the web, millions of people still aren’t saving for retirement. As a direct result American workers don’t […]