Investing and Money Management

A study conducted by researchers at the University of Bristol, UK, found that individuals who save money on a regularContinue Reading

As we near a new year, normal increases in the amount you can contribute to your retirement plan aren’t theContinue Reading

I recently suggested to both my kids that they set up an account with Social Security. They looked at meContinue Reading

While I haven’t reached retirement age yet, I can see my “golden years” just around a few corners. When I’veContinue Reading

When your car is running low on gasoline, you probably search for the most inexpensive station nearby for a fill-up.Continue Reading

Have you ever felt paralyzed when making a decision? Even with decades of investing experience, I find sometimes that it’sContinue Reading

As I write this, the outside temperature is 92°; the end of summer is nowhere in sight. Yet now isContinue Reading

In reading about the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire Early) movement, I’ve noticed a lot of bloggers have mentioned owning rentalContinue Reading

I’ve written recently about hardship withdrawals and loans from retirement accounts, specifically when they might be a viable option andContinue Reading

I recently wrote about 401(k) loans and how they can torpedo your retirement savings. Some people asked about hardship withdrawalsContinue Reading

My wife and I purchased our first home five months after we got married. We had lived in a greatContinue Reading

My family recently experienced a medical situation somewhat out-of-the-blue. Fortunately, everyone was okay. But when we received the bill, weContinue Reading