Social Security serves as a critical source of income for millions of retirees, but the benefits you wind up with aren’t necessarily set in stone from the get-go. In fact, if you play your cards right this year, you could end up with a higher payout by the time...
"Ladies, it ain't easy being independent," Beyonce famously sings in her hit song "Independent Woman." Wall Street veteran Sallie Krawcheck thinks it's time to change that.
Krawcheck just launched Ellevest, a new online investment firm catering to women only.
"We talk a lot in the United States about the gender pay...
Billionaire investor Mike Novogratz is betting big on digital currencies like Bitcoin and Ether.
"Ten percent of my net worth is in this space," Novogratz said at a forum held at the Harvard Business School Club of New York Wednesday. He declined to say exactly how wealthy he is, but...
With each international trip we take with our dogs, we discover more and more ways to save money. As people who live on a budget, this is super important. More money saved = more trips! It’s a win-win. Check out these money saving dog travel tips. They have saved...
You shouldn’t take your foot off the pedal even if you feel your financial situation is under control, as mistakes can be easily made, says Jonathan Philpot, wealth management expert
People who are otherwise in a comfortable financial position can still take steps to improve their financial situation and, perhaps...
Many people grew up with the expectation of banks as "big, strong and friendly" institutions that will stand right by them to keep their savings secure and, in the case of fixed deposits, their principal guaranteed.
As such, banks typically enjoy a high level of trust with their customers. Young...
The first few months your newly-licensed offspring take to the road unsupervised is quite possibly one of the most nerve-racking periods of parenthood. Not only do you want to know your not-so-little one is getting a good deal on their first car, but you also want some reassurance they’ll...
Many people start the new year with leftover debt from the previous year, and additional interest month after month just makes the problem worse as the year goes on. Principal Financial reports that 40% of people intend to save more money each month, while 42% plan to pay off debt. Additionally,...
Many millennials spend a decade or longer struggling to assemble the down payment they need to buy a first home. Meanwhile, home prices continue to rise and mortgage rates are on the upswing.
But many aspiring homebuyers make it harder on themselves than necessary, says Rob Chrane, the founder and...
It’s more than a month post-Christmas, but many people are still feeling the pinch, and none more so than small business owners. Running your own business can be financially difficult at times, and even when you’re sitting pretty, it’s always a good idea to think about how you can...
