A financial planner does the same 2-part calculation to figure out how much every client needs to retire
Social Security is on shaky ground, and experts believe changes are imminent. Now more than ever, you shouldn't rely on Social Security.
American Express high-yield savings account: No fees, high APY
American Express' high-yield savings account requires $0 to open, levies no monthly fees, and earns a 2.10% APY on all balance tiers.
6 times it's smarter to use a personal loan instead of a credit card
Personal loans have have lower interest rates than credit cards, little impact on your credit score, and a structured repayment plan.
What is a high-yield checking account？ What to look for when opening
High-yield checking accounts that offer more than 2% APY are becoming more common, but you'll want to read the fine print before you sign up.
How to get cash from a credit card in a cash advance
Getting cash from a credit card is one of the most expensive ways to borrow money thanks to high fees and high interest rates on the cash you borrow.
A financial expert and bestselling author asks anyone with debt the same first question
Financial expert Ramit Sethi says a person who knows their debt payoff date, whether it's credit-card debt or student loans, clearly has a plan.
There's at least one clear sign you're not ready to buy a house, according to a financial planner
Your emergency fund and down payment fund shouldn't be one and the same. You'll still need a cash cushion for unexpected expenses as a homeowner.
Ramit Sethi: 'Average' returns are good for building long-term wealth
Financial expert Ramit Sethi said an 8% average return on your investments is enough, especially when the alternative is not investing at all.
2 steps to take to protect your money from a recession, according to a financial expert and bestselling author
If you're worried about a recession, there are only two things you need to do: secure an emergency fund and ensure your investments are diversified.
4 ways to borrow the money you need for your next home improvement project
People can borrow money for a home improvement project through home equity loans, HELOCs, credit cards with 0% interest, and personal loans.
Here's exactly how much time and money you can shave off your student loans by paying $100 more each month
You can pay off student loans faster and save money on interest by increasing your monthly payment by as little as $100.
Why invest in the stock market？ Because it can be more dangerous not to
Why invest in the stock market？ Because although the market will fluctuate, it's more dangerous to miss out on the long-term investing gains.
The 3 best free money apps that help me build wealth
After years of experimenting, he's found the best free money apps for his finances are a combination of Mint, Personal Capital, and Credit Karma.
A CEO who manages a $1 billion firm teaches her teen daughter 3 core lessons about investing
Renee Kwok is a certified financial planner and the CEO of TFC Financial. She tells her daughter to "work hard and save most of your money."
A man who never earned 6 figures but still retired early wishes he'd done 2 things differently with his money
Tommy, an early retiree who runs the blog Leisure Freak, focused on paying off debt, maxing out his retirement accounts, and investing his savings.
The 3 most important lessons I'm teaching my kids about money all boil down to the same core concept
The most important money lessons he's teaching his kids boil down to the same core concept: It's important to plan for your future.
Figuring out how to 'hide' money from myself helped me triple my retirement savings in the last 5 years
When she wanted to save more for retirement, she took three steps to "hide" her savings and make them much harder to spend instead.
Here's exactly how much money you miss out on by letting extra cash sit in your checking account
Avoiding risk by not investing in the stock market also means you're missing out on potential gain. It may be time to put your extra savings to work.
Here's exactly how to figure out when you should start investing
Invest when you've already paid off high-interest debt, like student loans and credit-card debt, and established an emergency fund.
Should I open a new bank account for a cash bonus？
Opening a new bank account to get a cash bonus can be a quick way to bolster your savings, as long as you're clear on the requirements.
