When working with a financial advisor, the hope is that the advisor is someone you can trust and that the advice is honest and only presented with your best interest in mind. Unfortunately, this…
Investor, shark, and outspoken personality Kevin O’Leary is many things, but he is not a fool. If there is one thing O’Leary does best, it is figuring out how to take all of his…
When it comes to saving for retirement, understanding exactly what you need to do to “be ready” to actually call it quits can be challenging. A number of factors go into this decision, including…
One of the biggest challenges is knowing when to leave the workforce once and for all. For some people, the answer is never, potentially because they need income or just because they love what…
When it comes to avoiding money mistakes, the rules are clear if you want to try your best to manage money smartly so you always have more than enough to not just survive but…
For better or worse, the state of America’s economy has turned the gig economy from a fad into a staple part of working that isn’t going anywhere anytime soon. In fact, it might even…
Unfortunately, navigating family after the death of a loved one can be one of the most challenging things anyone has to do. Whether it’s over money, death wishes, or something else entirely, at a…
For better or worse, most people never consider a scenario where their tax returns could go missing without their knowledge, leaving them open to potential liability from the IRS. The disappointing part is that…
One of the most important social programs in the United States, Social Security, is used by more than 71 million Americans annually. Whether for retirement, disability, survivor or spouse’s benefits, or some other aspect of the…
Surprisingly, one of the most challenging aspects of dealing with a death in the family isn’t the death itself, it’s whatever the deceased left to the family. Battles over inheritances are the stuff of…
If you spend any time reading articles on sites like CNBC, you’ll quickly learn that there are a surprising number of individuals who are living a life of luxury outside the US while making…
As one might suspect, the hope for anyone living the FIRE (financial independence, retire early) lifestyle is that they have the means and opportunity to live a good life. If they work hard and…
It’s an unfortunate reality men and women alike have to face, but there are gender-heavy jobs in America. The sad truth is that even in the 21st century, gender-based stereotypes are not just a…
The rise of the side hustle has undoubtedly created more opportunities for extra income. Today, Bankrate indicates that around 44% of millennials have some sort of side hustle, while 60% of Gen-Z respondents also indicated…
While much of the conversation about millennials and finance nowadays lean toward the idea that millennials have lots of debt and few financial benefits, this isn’t always the case. In fact, there are surprisingly…
When it comes to retirement, the dollar amount you need to be comfortable is very much a personal thing. The answer here resides in not just where you live and your cost of living…
For as long as most of us can remember, there has been a belief that if you make a six-figure salary, you’ll find a way to retire comfortably in the US. This belief relies…
When you think about all of the different ways Social Security can benefit your life, like additional income during retirement, disabilities, and spousal and survivor benefits, it’s important to know everything you can about…
When you consider what would be “enough” in your life regarding net worth, this number will differ for everyone. It could be $2 million, $5 million, or $15 million, depending on how you want…
When you think about the whole FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) and what it generally means for people, the hope is that it makes you feel less stressed about a few big purchases.…
