Retirees who are worried about inflation eroding the value of their income may want to check out real estate investment trusts.
REITs are companies that own and/or operate properties like shopping malls, office buildings, warehouses and apartment buildings. Although...
One in three Americans has made retiring early a financial goal, according to a report from the financial research firm Hearts & Wallets. Early retirement generally refers to becoming financially independent before becoming eligible for Social Security. The FIRE movement, which stands...
Is that the sound of wedding bells or merely the ding of a cash register? The truth that few of us like to admit is that planning your dream day can be far from cheap, especially if you let your budget run...
When you run a business, saving money as often as you can is a crucial component. When you can save money in one area – without reducing quality or working conditions, of course – you can use that money to boost another....
SmartAsset, a marketplace that connects consumers to financial advisors, announced today that it has raised $110 million in a Series D round of funding.
The financing values New York-based SmartAsset at over $1 billion, and brings its total raised...
Rising inflation has alarmed many Americans worried about their cost of living.
The May consumer price index, representing food, housing, gasoline, utilities and other goods, spiked by 5% from the previous year, according to the Labor Department.
You can use personal loans to finance virtually anything, such as a vacation, a new car or a home improvement project. You can even use personal loans to start a new business or pay for business expenses. In fact, online personal loans...
When you spend too much, a sense of shame or regret can overwhelm you — and even hold you back from your financial goals. On the other hand, not spending on the things or experiences that bring you joy can cause a sense...
Personal loans are fixed-interest rate, fixed monthly installment loans that can be used for almost any loan purpose. They are commonly used for debt consolidation, emergencies, home improvement, to pay off debt and more. In addition, most personal loans are unsecured –...
Social Security is one of the most hotly debated social programs in America. While all seem to acknowledge that it’s a vital necessity, how the program is funded and administered -- as well as its long-term viability -- are the source of...
