You’ve probably heard of Murphy’s Law, right? It says that anything that can go wrong will go wrong. Market chaos, inflation, your future—work with a…
Kevin Warsh is set to testify on Tuesday about his nomination to be chairman of the Federal Reserve, with senators likely to press him on his views of the Fed’s 2% inflation target given the…
You may already know about the tax advantages of investing for retirement with a Roth retirement account. Tax-free growth and tax-free withdrawals in retirement? Sign us up for that every time! And if your money gets to grow from the start in a Roth account, all the better. But you…
An index fund is a kind of mutual fund that mirrors a financial market index, like the S&P 500. So an S&P 500 index fund would invest in companies included in the S&P 500 index, and the fund’s performance would keep pace with the index. Index funds have a reputation…
While your 401(k) at work and a Roth IRA are the best ways to save for retirement, they’re not the only ways to invest. That’s where a brokerage account comes in. Under the right circumstances, brokerage accounts (or taxable investment accounts) can give your nest egg a bigger boost beyond your tax-advantaged retirement accounts.…
Although student loans are advertised as the easiest way to pay for college, they’re actually a huge burden on your financial future. It’s important to plan for your children to go to college debt-free. (And yes—it’s totally possible!) So, let’s dig into all that 529 plans have to offer. What…
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So, you’re eager to pay off your mortgage early? That’s a great financial goal to set for yourself! Not only is there huge freedom in being completely debt-free and living in a paid-for house, but…
