11 ways to invest your tax refund
For many, one of the most delightful experiences in adult life is receiving a tax refund check from the IRS. It’s a true early-spring brightener after a long and bleak winter. Sure, you might want […]
What is net worth and why should you know yours?
Know thyself. This classic maxim from ancient Greece is as much true for knowing about your personality and quirks as it is for knowing about yourself financially. And one of the best ways to understand […]
How to set up a college fund
It’s no secret that college tuition is growing at exorbitant rates in the U.S., and it seems as if there is a near-constant stream of headlines shouting the latest updates in the rising cost (and […]
How to budget for buying a house
The American Dream — buying your own home — is sometimes perceived as an impossible dream. However, it can be achieved if you have a plan and stick with it. When planning a budget for […]
How to retire early
What would you do if every day was a weekend? Typically, that is how people look at retirement. But rather than waiting until their 60s and 70s, some people are striving for an early retirement […]
How does a Roth 401(k) work?
Good retirement planning? No big deal. All it takes is serious option weighing, laser-beam-like consideration, a flexible strategy that lets you change your play at a moment’s notice and a Nostradamus-like ability to see the […]
8 ways to pay your friends without cash
Cash? What’s cash anyway? Back in the day, if you wanted to buy something or split a dinner or bar tab, you had to cough up the loot or, in some cases, write a check. […]
Automated investing 101
Do you want the future of investing happening right this minute? You got it. Automated investing is the au courant name given to digital platforms that offer automated financial planning driven by algorithms. That means […]