Jun 20, 2015 by John MaxfieldThese 3 Charts Show Why More States Will Soon Legalize MarijuanaMarijuana sales mean millions of dollars in tax revenue.
Jun 20, 2015 by John Maxfield10 Biggest Banks in AmericaWhen it comes to banking, bigger is indeed generally better.
Jun 20, 2015 by John Maxfield71% of Americans Don’t Know This Critical Fact About Social SecurityDo you know your full retirement age for the purposes of Social Security benefits?
Jun 17, 2015 by John Maxfield and Kristine HarjesIs Now the Time to Buy Bank Stocks?With the banking industry trading at across-the-board low valuations, is it a good time to pick up shares?
Jun 17, 2015 by John MaxfieldBank of America's Overdraft Policy Is Clearly ImprovingWhile Bank of America still generates billions of dollars each year in overdraft fees, it's still more customer-friendly in this regard than many of its peers.
Jun 14, 2015 by John MaxfieldWhat Is a Credit Shelter Trust?A credit shelter trust allows a married couple with a sizable combined estate to take full advantage of estate tax exemptions.
Jun 14, 2015 by John MaxfieldSocial Security: This Is a Horrible Reason to Delay RetirementIt's fair to be concerned about the viability of Social Security, but there's little reason to allow this to impact your decision about when to retire.
Jun 13, 2015 by John MaxfieldThis Retirement Rule Seems to Work for the Average AmericanThe majority of American retirees live on 70% or less of their pre-retirement income.
Jun 13, 2015 by John MaxfieldWhat Is a Blind Trust?Blind trusts help politicians navigate the potential chasm between private wealth and public life.
Jun 12, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Container Store's Same-Store Sales Since 2008Few metrics are more important than same store sales when it comes to retail stocks like The Container Store.
Jun 10, 2015 by John MaxfieldCostco’s Same-Store Sales Since 2007If you're a current or prospective investor in Costco, then it's important to keep track of its quarterly same-store sales.
Jun 10, 2015 by John MaxfieldJ.C. Penney Same-Store Sales Since 2006A history of J.C. Penney's same-store sales.
Jun 9, 2015 by John MaxfieldIs Sears Going Bankrupt?After the latest round of earnings, Sears investors would be excused for believing that the company is headed toward bankruptcy.
Jun 9, 2015 by John Maxfield and Kristine HarjesThe Most Important Bank in The U.S. -- And Maybe the Entire WorldOn this episode we take a look at the history and purpose of the Federal Reserve.
Jun 8, 2015 by John MaxfieldIs a Costco Executive Membership Worth an Extra $55 a Year?If you spend more than $250 a month at Costco, then its executive membership is for you.
Jun 7, 2015 by John MaxfieldSt. Mary's Bank: The Nation’s First Credit UnionThe story behind St. Mary's Bank, the first credit union in America.
May 24, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Best Stocks for Investing in Wall Street BanksJust because Wall Street banks are big and complex doesn't mean they can't be great investments.
May 24, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe 2 Best Stocks for Investing in Regional BanksIf you're looking for great regional banks to invest in, you can't do any better than U.S. Bancorp and M&T Bank.
May 24, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Best Stocks for Investing in BanksWhile bank stocks are risky, they can also make for phenomenal investments.
May 23, 2015 by John MaxfieldThe Best Business Model for BanksGreat banks have these four things in common.
