Vanguard exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are renowned for their simplicity, high-quality construction, and rock-bottom fees (expense ratios). While their S&P 500 index fund offerings may be the most straightforward pick for most passive investors looking…
If you’re ready to retire and want to diversify your portfolio, or even generate passive income, you may want to consider some of the leading exchange-traded funds (ETFs). In most cases, dividend ETFs offer…
One of the most interesting professions anyone can have in the finance area today is that of an angel investor. Even if you remotely track the history of many of today’s big unicorns, you…
So the other day I was reading through my daily Wall Street Journal, and I have to admit what I saw there came as a shock. Deep in the bowels of the newspaper, on…
The cliche, “Be Careful What You Wish For” very likely came about as a result of people recounting their feast and famine stories, i.e. getting it all and then losing it. Time and time…
Many older Americans specifically postpone retirement until age 65 so they can get health coverage through Medicare. And while Medicare is far from free, a lot of seniors would conceivably face higher costs in…
Having a lot of money does not always free you from financial worries. Just ask a Reddit poster with $7 million who started a thread recently because he is “freaking out” about the possibility…
When should you stop investing in a 401(k)? This is a question a Reddit poster asked recently. The original poster (OP) is in his 30s and joined the workforce a decade ago. He’s been…
Dave Ramsey has provided some good information about paying off debt. Not all of his suggestions and tips are great, though. In fact, he put out a Tweet and a video recently that has some…
Social Security is an important income source for seniors and it’s money that most people look forward to getting in retirement. After all, you pay into the system for your whole working life so…
The concept of being wealthy is an interesting one — namely, because it can mean different things to different people. For some, being rich could mean managing to cover monthly bills without stress and…
What should you do with your money if you are financially successful and you don’t have close family to leave your money to? A Reddit user posted about this question recently. The original poster…
With an estimated net worth that most credible sources place in the $600 million to $700 million range, author, motivational speaker, personal coach, and entrepreneur Tony Robbins has built a lucrative career on studying…
Reddit is a strange place, and a place apparently populated largely by millionaires looking for free financial advice from strangers on the internet. As financial strategies go, I hesitate to call that one particularly…
When it comes to growing a large amount of retirement wealth, patience is often key. Holding investments for many years is a good way to enjoy strong gains over time. But so is having…
