Why investors shouldn’t fear the stock market’s seasonal curse
The stock market’s historically worst 2 months are dead ahead. Time to worry?
‘The path of least resistance is still higher for stocks’
August and September have had dismal records for stock returns over the past...
Here’s how to boost returns while reducing risk
The conventional wisdom doesn’t fit the data
You can increase your returns by reducing your portfolio’s risk.
I know, I know. That’s directly contrary to what financial planners have always insisted. But this conventional wisdom does...
Why People Over 50 Tutor and You Might Want To
Surprising findings from a new Wyzant survey of older tutors
I’m a big fan of people over 50 tutoring young people and adults. As best as I can tell, quite a few 50+ people are...
Auto financing the right way
Get Multiple Auto Financing Offers
When you're looking for an auto loan, it pays to shop around. LendingTree helps you compare auto loan rates and loan terms from multiple lenders. Compare different types of automobile...
Never use your vacation days? This is why you should
Don't forgo that paid time off. You'll come to regret it later on.
Americans aren't strangers to working long hours. Not only are we used to putting in our time at the office, but for...
Five Simple Ways To Cut Corners So You Can Retire Young
The idea of retiring young is not new, although it may seem impossible if you’re juggling student loans or other debt while also trying to save for things like buying a home or starting...
Five debt questions you may be afraid to ask
Talking about debt can be awkward or embarrassing, leaving you to worry in silence about your own rising balances or a family member’s finances.
Here are answers to some questions you might hesitate to ask:
Will...
Student, auto loans are biggest risks, Trump’s bank regulator nominees say
Two of President Donald Trump’s nominees to oversee banks on Thursday flagged student and auto loans as the biggest risks to the financial system.
Joseph Otting, the nominee to lead the Office of the Comptroller...
Budgeting for new homeowners: Plan for additional expenses
The stress and excitement of buying a house has come and gone — it’s time to hang a welcome sign and call it home.
But a new journey in budgeting begins once you’ve paid the...
Seven Smart Ways To Make Your Business Environmentally-Friendly
Meeting our environmental responsibilities - be it at a domestic or business level - is more pressing than ever. Landfills are full, and oceans are choking. A recent report revealed that Americans are throwing...