Erica Hernandez was a stay-at-home mom through two recessions that depleted her family’s retirement savings, forcing them into a frugal lifestyle that left little money for frills like dining out.
So in 2017, with her two children gearing up...
Canada’s national pension fund invests for the long-term, its CEO told CNBC on Sunday, and he named trends that are helping to guide its decision-making.
“We’re trying to go deep on certain areas where we see long-term trends and...
Early retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.
At least, it wasn’t for Tony, who retired at age 37 and prefers not to reveal his last name. He was able to retire with savings in the mid-six figures...
The Powerball jackpot just won’t quit.
After no one hit all winning numbers in Saturday night’s drawing, the top prize has jumped to a whopping $750 million. And while players daydream about what they’d do with such a windfall,...
Although the door closed on most tax-saving strategies on New Year’s Eve, there are still ways to lower your 2018 tax bill.
Contribute to a health savings account: You have until April 15 to set up and fund a...
The U.S. economy has more or less been in expansion mode since the Great Recession of 2009, but expansions don’t last forever. While no one can say with certainty when the next recession will hit, it is certain that it will come...
This was prompted by an email from Stephen (a different Stephen from yesterday’s question):
Would you consider 1) writing an overview of the financial tools that are available to look up stocks: Yahoo Finance, Morningstar, etc. 2) key pieces...
The IRS once again is making it easier on taxpayers facing unexpected penalties following implementation of the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
Individuals who failed to pay a certain percentage of their federal tax bill throughout the year are...
The recent college admissions scandal underscores how difficult it can be for middle- and low-income students to get their foot in the door at elite institutions.
“It is not a level playing field, even without cheating,” said Mark Kantrowitz, publisher...
While home Opens a New Window. prices are expensive Opens a New Window. , those looking to live in one of the country’s biggest cities might be surprised at where they could afford a home.
For those looking for...
