For those just starting their careers or beginning to save for their future retirements, the financial planning world can be quite daunting. One flaw of our education system is the lack of preparedness it provides for younger investors just starting off.
When it comes to stocks, bonds, 401(K)s, debts, the...
Are you making the most of your 401(k)? Better check.
In recent years, companies have been making improvements to their workplace retirement plans, according to a new survey by global advisory firm Willis Towers Watson. Among other changes, many companies have boosted employer contributions, added Roth 401(k) options, and made...
Saving money, improving your financial life, and building wealth. These are the goals of “America Saves Week.”
This morning we want to highlight 5 goals to help you reach your savings goals.
1. Save Automatically
Save automatically through a monthly transfer from checking to savings, ideally soon after you are paid. What...
One question you should ask once you start making money no matter how little should be about savings.
Savings is so important to your life but many of us seem to ignore it perhaps because we don’t know how far savings can go to save us from unforeseen issues.
Your saving...
The Eternal City is home to historic art and architecture, designer clothes and accessories, and luxury lodgings — here’s how to have it all, on a budget.
A visit to the Eternal City with all the bells and whistles doesn’t have to put a big dent in your wallet, says...
Embarking on a budget friendly trip doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the fun and exciting activities you are eager to experience yourself – you can still have an awesome family holiday on a budget! Providing you play your cards – or should we say cash...
The Equivalent of Debtors’ Prison
Is there such a thing as a modern-day debtors’ prison? Not literally, as debtors’ prisons were outlawed by Congress in 1833. However, a recent ACLU report on the criminalization of private debt points out that some private debt collectors are creating the equivalent of debtors’...
1. Go to an accountant
Trainor and MacEachern agreed that when it comes to filing taxes, people should always go see an accountant.
"The biggest mistake people make is not go to an accountant and try to do it themselves. Because there's lots of areas that they could be able to claim...
Drug prices are skyrocketing. There are things you can do to cut down on the cost.
Experts suggest shopping around - you might be able to get the medication cheaper in another town or zip code.
Also, request the generic version of the drug. It could cost you 80% less than...
It’s no secret that weddings cost a lot of money.
In fact, the average price of a British wedding is £25,090 – nearly as much as the average UK salary of £27,000.
Financial comparison site, money.co.uk has analysed personal finance data from over the past eight decades to predict that by...
