Investing
Max writes in: One thing I have always struggled with is understanding the money news. Whenever the money news comes…
One of the most common retirement questions I get asked is: Roth IRA or 401(k)? Although both are good options…
The best Roth IRA accounts should offer low fees and easy-to-use platforms to make the most of your time and…
A popular real estate website recently compiled a list of the six habits all successful homebuyers have in common. As…
There appears to be some debate among financial advisors about whether women need to invest any differently than men, simply…
An FHA loan is a home mortgage backed by the government — specifically, by the Federal Housing Administration. The term…
A reverse mortgage can provide older homeowners with an economic lifeline, but there are reasons to be cautious before you…
It’s easy to find advice about saving for college, but what are you supposed to do once your child actually…
If you’re saving money for a near-term goal — like buying a house, taking a trip, or building an emergency…
In the last few days, a number of readers have written to The Simple Dollar regarding the recent downturn in…
A home is the most expensive purchase most people ever make, which is the main reason consumers take out home…
Most kids would rather open a present to find a new iPad than a share of Apple stock. Likewise, receiving…
If you and your spouse or partner both have access to a 401(k) or other employer retirement plan, you might…
Whether I’m opening an IRA, brokerage account, or 529 savings account, or I’m simply choosing investments within a 401(k) or…
It’s thousands of dollars, just sitting there with your name on it. But as tempting as it may be, your…
My personal portfolio is predicated on the idea of building “firewalls” between my assets. I’m referring to the original meaning…
The end of the year is fast approaching, and with it comes the opportunity to check in on your investment…
Advocates of buy-and-hold stock investing make a strong case as to why it can be disastrous for a novice investor…
