When I hear about people who are eligible for a pension from an employer, I tend to feel a little jealous. Aside from Social Security, any money I have available in retirement is money…
Sector and thematic ETFs (exchange-traded funds) can be a great way for passive investors to spice up their portfolios and add more of a unique touch. Of course, you could stop at broad index…
Money is a taboo subject among friends and close acquaintances for a reason. Indeed, some folks out there may be inclined to compare themselves in more ways than one. Whether we’re talking about appearances,…
Taking the thinking out of saving money by automating the process is one of the most effective strategies for building wealth over the long term. Too often we find other ways to spend the…
Whether you make $50,000 a year or $500,000 a year, your goal is probably the same — to keep as much of your income as possible away from the IRS. And the good news…
Accumulating $7 million by the time you reach your 40s is a truly amazing accomplishment — and one you should be proud of. And if you have a child, it’s natural to want to…
If you’re like most seniors, you’ll rely on Social Security to provide a good portion of your income once you retire. But, it can be hard to figure out exactly what role Social Security…
Retiring early is often a dream for many people, and those who plan to leave work early may have many ideas about what to do with their time. For one Reddit user, however, his…
A healthy retirement in a cute family home used to be the core of the American Dream™. Not so anymore. Decades of rampant exploitation at the hands of corporations, deregulation, and the weakening of…
A caller named Alice called the Dave Ramsey show recently to talk about her upcoming potential marriage with her boyfriend. The caller said she makes $650,000 per year and her boyfriend makes $150K and…
When you can afford to send your kids to private school, should you do so? This is a question that a Reddit user is currently facing. The Redditor has a $10 million net worth…
Generational wealth will play an increasing role as the great generational wealth transfer (from Baby Boomers to Millennials) continues on. Indeed, many Boomers who are well-off, with swollen financial fortunes and enough to retire…
As part of any retirement planning scenario, you will look at all the options available. Whether this is maintaining a portfolio complete with stocks, ETFs, 401(k), or real estate, there is no shortage of…
It seems an obvious idea today, now that it’s been expressed, but Charles Dickens is said to be the first author to put into words the advice: “Never say never” (in his first novel,…
The aftermath of a loved one’s passing is a somber occasion. While a family may still be in mourning, handling the deceased’s affairs can be an emotionally difficult period. Nevertheless, the dating of one’s…
