Last week we examined the Rule of 72 on approximating how long it would take to double your money. This week we will look at some of the more common numbers you can look at when evaluating a [...]
How long does it take to double your money? That is a fairly common question that many people have when they think of saving or investing. When investing, you will also have the potential of an [...]
I am always on the lookout for new books on investing to read to broaden my horizons. I came across a Professor at the Wharton School of Business, Jeremy Siegel, who has written two outstanding [...]
Are you worried about your retirement? Are you worried you will not have enough money for your retirement? If so, you are not alone in these fears. Many approaches or enter retirement, wondering [...]
Exchange-traded funds, mutual funds, individual retirement accounts, and 401(k) accounts have seen an increase in the use of target-date funds. These are funds that invest with the idea of [...]
When it comes to saving, you want to get the biggest bang for your buck, which is why everyone wants to know how to find the best high-interest savings account available. Generally speaking, you [...]
Early this summer I wrote a piece on the SECURE Act and how it changed some aspects of how retirement accounts are handled. This article will go over some of the material previously covered and [...]
Have you heard the financial pundits tell you that you need to do a 15-year fixed one? They tell you to do this to save you tens of thousands of dollars in interest payments as compared to a [...]
Getting started in stocks and shares can be confusing for the beginner. Stock market investing can be very profitable, though, so it pays to learn some of the basics once you master those basics; [...]
How does a stock market crash occur can be answered fairly simply. It is down to a lack of confidence in the marketplace, and this can be due to any number of factors. We need to look at those [...]