The new year is a perfect time to make some changes in your life, whether that’s starting a new workout program or getting a new job. Whatever lifestyle changes you might want to make, don’t […]

Decades ago, it was typical for an employee to work their entire career for one company, climb the corporate ladder, and retire with a nice pension. Two major things have changed in recent years: pensions […]

Retirement doesn’t necessarily mean you have to stop working. Whether you want to turn a side hobby into a steady source of income or haven’t saved quite enough to fully retire, continuing to work past […]

Consumer optimism is high, thanks in part to recent tax cuts for businesses and individuals as part of tax reform – the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act – signed into law in December 2017 and […]

Even though the divorce rate in the U.S. is falling, it’s still common for marriages to end. The emotional cost of such a life-changing event is obviously significant, but the financial impact of a divorce can […]

Life insurance is a noble New Year’s resolution, but if you’re unfamiliar with the process, purchasing a policy may seem daunting. Fortunately, applying for coverage has gotten easier in recent years. Here’s how to get […]

The new year has begun, so it’s time to start planning for a healthy and productive 2019. But instead of setting lofty financial resolutions that you’ll abandon faster than your gym membership, here are a […]

Whether you are planning to leave a bad (or even dangerous) relationship, or have already mutually and amicably agreed to part ways with your spouse, the key to a healthy breakup in which both parties […]

A new year, new goals, right? It’s human nature to want to start a new year with lofty goals for improving everything from your diet to your relationships and your finances. But when it comes […]

When it comes to one’s finances, bad decisions can have a snowball-like effect. If you start off the year forgetting a payment here and there, being disorganized with your taxes or failing to contribute to […]

So which has provided a better investment opportunity: Buying a Porsche or putting that same money into the stock market? RimBlades USA wondered, and put its money where its mouth is, so to speak, doing […]

You don’t need to start the new year under pressure to make good on all the stuff you didn’t get right last year. Instead, go “easy” on the perpetual “new year, new you” mandate with […]

When it comes to investing, mutual funds are a basic building block. About 44% of U.S. households and 94 million individual investors own mutual funds, according to a 2017 study from the Investment Company Institute (ICI). And they […]

Cooking Christmas dinner for the family can be time-consuming and stressful. But sharing a meal at the end makes it worthwhile. Some financial tasks can take just as long, but completing them can also be […]

If you’re considering hiring a financial advisor, you’re ahead of the game — almost half (45%) of adults ages 40 to 59 would rather make an appointment with a dentist than with a financial planner, according […]

Nearly 90 percent of all homeowners have 30-year, fixed-rate mortgages, according to Freddie Mac. It makes sense why — a home is the single largest purchase most adults ever make in their lives. Spreading out […]

It’s entirely possible that you have enough money to retire now, but you may not know it because you may not be asking the right questions. It’s also possible that you are planning to retire […]

If you are in the process of getting divorced, there’s a big financial reason to make the separation official by the end of 2018. Following the passage of last year’s Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, […]

Congratulations! You just got your first job — and your first paycheck as a full-time worker is on its way. You’re an adult. You’re independent. And you have no idea what to do. “You will […]

Your 20s are an exciting time. You’ve likely graduated from college, started your first real-world job and are making decisions on your own. While your adult life has just begun and retirement seems years away, […]

There are three big things couples fight about, according to divorce attorney Paul Rudder, and that’s kids, sex and money. But the biggest of these, by far, is money. “Money affects a marriage,” he said. […]

If you’ve got student loans, you’re not alone.  The situation is especially dire among recent college graduates. According to a recent survey that I conducted, nearly half of Americans aged 21-29 have student loans, with […]

Thanksgiving is a time to appreciate your friends and family, and reflect on all the things you’re thankful for, including your financial blessings. With that, here are the money lessons we’ve learned and are thankful […]