Pros & cons of the F.I.R.E movement
Most people dream of the day they clock in for the very last time. Of course, in most cases, we imagine that’ll be when we’re a little grayer around the ears. What if you could […]
Budgeting tips for every income level
More Americans are realizing that budgeting is an essential tool to reach any financial goal. Eighty percent of Americans now keep a budget, and 97% of Americans think everyone needs a budget, according to a recent CFP […]
The best credit cards for seniors & retirees
Retirement can be a new adventure filled with travel, home improvements and learning new skills. But just because you’re living on a fixed income doesn’t mean you should cut up those credit cards. As long […]
6 moves to make before a market downturn
For Americans who view the stock market as a spectator sport, it can be entertaining to watch TV’s financial pundits roll up their sleeves and start waving around at charts that show large, downward-pointing arrows […]
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 […]
10 types of mortgages you need to know about
Finding the right home is just one part of the equation when buying a home. Choosing the right type of mortgage loan to finance the biggest financial transaction of your life is just as critical. […]
Rule of 72 explained
Consider this fantasy: A person strides into a Las Vegas casino and slaps a stack of money down at the roulette table, putting it all on black. The wheel starts to spin, the ball lands […]
Understanding how cliff vesting works
On your first day of work you’ll probably be greeted with a big stack of documents that will cover everything from your health insurance options to paid time off to even the mechanics of getting […]
How much you should have saved by 40
The good news is you’re probably saving for retirement — even if retirement can seem a long way off right now. The bad news is you might not be saving enough. There are different ways […]
11 mistakes people make when choosing a place to retire
Maybe you’ve spent your life moving around, or maybe you’ve lived in the same place for years. Regardless of how many moves you’ve made throughout your lifetime, there’s one more important move you may be […]