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Jan. 21, 2023 | By Dana George

Should You Invest in 2023? Here's Our Take

After listening to enough pessimistic financial analysts, the easiest thing to do is sit on the sidelines while others invest. Read on to learn why that may not be a good idea.
Jan. 20, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

If You Get This One Investing Trick Right, You're Well On Your Way to Retirement

Building your retirement savings is simpler than many people realize. Learn about a technique that will have you on track for retirement.
Jan. 18, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

If You Retire at 65 in These States, You May Run Out of Money

Retirement savings can go quickly in states with a high cost of living. Discover which states are most likely to cause you to run out of money in retirement.
Jan. 18, 2023 | By Dana George

4 Tips for Investing in TIPS in 2023

Treasury Inflation Protected Securities (TIPS) are designed to protect investors from inflation. Keep reading to learn the pros and cons of TIPS.
Jan. 15, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

Dave Ramsey Says This Is Your Most Important Wealth-Building Tool. Is He Right?

Finance personality Dave Ramsey teaches methods that anyone can use to build wealth. Discover what he thinks is the most important wealth-building tool and why.
Jan. 15, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

How Much Do You Need to Save per Month to Retire With $10 Million?

You need to invest a substantial amount of money to retire with $10 million. Check out how much it would take per month to accomplish this lofty goal.
Jan. 14, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

How Much Do You Need to Save per Month to Retire With $5 Million?

For most people, $5 million is more than enough money to retire with. Learn how much money you need to set aside per month if you want to save this much.
Jan. 14, 2023 | By Emma Newbery

Morgan Stanley Warns Stocks Could Fall Another 20% or More

One leading investor says that many analysts have underestimated the hit equities could take this year. Find out why and what you can do about it.
Jan. 14, 2023 | By Kailey Hagen

Are I Bonds Still a Good Investment in 2023?

I bond interest rates are down from their record high earlier in the year. But they could still be great investments for some. Here's what you need to know.
Jan. 13, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

Why Suze Orman Says You Shouldn't Use Whole Life Insurance as an Investment Vehicle

Suze Orman always advises listeners not to use whole life insurance as an investment. Find out why she feels this way and what she recommends doing instead.
Jan. 12, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

This Is the Second-Best Strategy to Being Rich, According to Your Rich BFF Vivian Tu

Financial influencer Vivian Tu shared a great way to get rich on her TikTok channel. Find out what it is, why it's so effective, and how to do it yourself.
Jan. 12, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

Personal Finance Guru Humphrey Yang's Tips for First-Time Investors

Humphrey Yang has shared lots of useful information for first-time investors. Check out his best tips to help you start your investing journey.
Jan. 11, 2023 | By Dana George

What Are Warren Buffett's 5 Rules of Investing, and How Can You Use Them to Your Benefit?

Warren Buffett has a simple investment philosophy. Keep reading to learn his five rules.
Jan. 10, 2023 | By Dana George

Here's What Happens if Your Brokerage Firm Goes Belly Up

While brokerage firm failures are rare, they can occur. Read on to see the process if your brokerage firm goes out of business.
Jan. 9, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

Don't Want the Worry of Investing in Individual Stocks? Do This Instead

You can invest in the stock market without picking individual stocks. Check out an easy way to have a balanced portfolio in just a single investment.
Jan. 6, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

How Much Do You Need to Save per Month to Retire With $1 Million?

A nest egg of $1 million is a popular goal for retirees. Find out how much money you'd need to save per month to retire with $1 million.
Jan. 2, 2023 | By Lyle Daly

Why Kevin O'Leary Says You Must Do These 3 Things to Be a Successful Investor

Businessman Kevin O'Leary shared some simple investing advice on his Twitter account. Find out what three things he recommends you do and why.
Dec. 29, 2022 | By Emma Newbery

World's Billionaires Lost $1.4 Trillion in Dramatic 2022

Some of the world's richest people have seen significant losses this year. Find out what this means for your 2023 investments.
Dec. 21, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

Suze Orman Says You Should Stay With New Issue Treasury Notes. Is She Right?

Suze Orman says you need to invest in these. Read on to learn why.
Dec. 20, 2022 | By Lyle Daly

Why Ramit Sethi Recommends TDFs to His Own Family

Financial advisor Ramit Sethi is a fan of target-date funds for investing. Find out what he likes about them and if you should open one for yourself.
Dec. 19, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

3 Steps to Take if Your 401(k) Starts Losing a Ton of Value

Taking these steps can help you protect your 401(k) from market volatility and keep it on track for the long term. Read to learn more.
Dec. 18, 2022 | By Dana George

Is Now a Bad Time to Retire?

There's rarely a "perfect" time to retire, which makes planning ahead critical. Here's how you can tell if now is the right time to leave the workplace.
Dec. 18, 2022 | By David Chang, ChFC®, CLU®

Roth IRA Contributions Are Increasing in 2023. Should You Add More to Your Account?

Upping your Roth IRA contributions can give you a more secure retirement. Read on to find out how the new contribution limits affect you.
Dec. 15, 2022 | By Cole Tretheway

This Broker Now Offers Customers At Least 11x the Average Interest Rate on Accounts. Worth It?

This may be a better alternative to your traditional savings account. Read on to learn whether it's worth moving your savings to Robinhood.
Dec. 14, 2022 | By Matt Frankel, CFP®

Here's How to Calculate Your IRA Contributions for 2023

Do you want to max out your retirement savings in 2023? Here's how to find out what you can put in your IRA.