In his new guide J.D. Roth explains why you need to make carefully calculated decisions about your finances, just as if you were your own CFO.
How To Become A Millionaire: How Even An Average Income Can Lead To A Million Dollars Saved
Creating a net worth of a million dollars is possible for just about anybody. Here’s how to go about achieving that goal.
Should You Always Do What Makes The Most Financial Sense?
Should you always do what make the most financial sense according the the calculator? Have you ever gone against the math to follow a dream?
Put Your Money To Work By Investing For The Long Term
When you first start out investing as a college graduate, or when you’ve finally been able to get rid of your debt, it can be daunting to know where to put your money, and what you should invest in. What will give your money the best returns? What investments are lower risk, while still giving […]
What Is The Average Retirement Savings By Age? Are You Falling Behind?
Statistics showing the average retirement savings by age are sobering. Studies have shown that people are becoming less likely to save for retirement.
Parents Starting To Put Own Finances Ahead of Kids’ College Costs
Even though many parents still think that going to college is worth it for their kids, they are worried about their own finances and are paying
4 Reasons To Start Saving for Retirement Now
If you want to improve your finances for your future, now is a good time to start saving for retirement. Here are 4 reasons to start saving now.
Is A 3 Percent Mistake Costing Your Retirement Big Time?
When it comes to investing for retirement, many of us aren’t saving enough. Not only that, but you might not be earning the return you could be.
How Much Of A Financial Fighter Are You?
There are so many problems that can get us in a financial tangle. Once we’re there, it takes determination to improve our finances. This journey isn’t for the faint of heart.
Easy Ways To Save For Retirement Even If You Don’t Have A Lot Of Money
Even if you can’t save as much as you want for retirement because of debt or other hindrances, saving something is better than saving nothing.
The Bogleheads Investment Philosophy: Simplified, Low Cost And Long Term Investing
John C. Bogle, the founder of Vanguard Group, has espoused a simplified, long term and low cost approach to investing. Here’s a look at the Boglehead philosophy for investing.
Want A Better Retirement? 4 Things To Do Now
Here are 4 things to do now to prepare for a better retirement down the road.
Choosing Between Retirement Accounts: Traditional IRA, Roth IRA And 401k
Administrative note: This article assumes that you’re familiar with the basic differences between a traditional IRA, a Roth IRA, and a 401(k). If you’re not, I’d recommend IRS Publication 590–it’s free, it’s written in plain-English, and it’s quite thorough. The only drawback is that it doesn’t provide any guidance for choosing between accounts. IRA vs. […]
Money Saving Strategies To Retire Earlier When You Have A Health Crisis
If you want to slow down on your career or even retire after a serious health scare, there are steps you can take to make that happen faster than you may think possible.