Being a good citizen today means continually looking at aspects of your life that work well for you but aren’t great for society. Value judgments have to be made regarding…
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How To Navigate Credit And Financial Risk In An Unstable Economy
Burning US five and one dollar bills, London, 8th August 2011. (Photo by Tom Stoddart/Getty Images) Getty Images I recently interviewed Sundeep Yerapotina, Chief Risk Officer (CRO CRO ) for…
I’m a 61-year-old flight attendant who wants to retire at 70. I’ll have a $900 per month pension and will get Social Security, but only have $150K in my 401(k). Should I get professional help?
This flight attendant is looking for financial help from an adviser, but how should she pick the right one? Getty Images Question: I think I need a financial advisor. I…
These are the $30,000 questions you need to ask yourself if you want to get richer, says personal finance guru Ramit Sethi (and psst: pros say he’s got a point)
When it comes to building wealth, entrepreneur Ramit Sethi says it’s important to focus on the bigger picture. Getty Images No, it’s not about the latte — well, at least…
Personal savings have plunged — how to boost your savings in case of a recession
As red flags go, this is a big one. The personal savings of Americans have plunged this year, hitting $629 billion in the second quarter of 2022, according to data…
Mark Cuban has repeatedly given this simple money advice – and it’s more lucrative to do so now than it has been in over a decade
Mark Cuban, host of billionaire Shark Tank Getty Images for Vox Media Billionaire Mark Cuban believes in saving for emergencies. In 2017, Cuban told Vanity Fair, “If you don’t like…
Popular personal finance advice contradicts economic theory
Avoid credit-card debt. Start an emergency fund. Begin saving for retirement when you’re young. And never, ever underestimate the importance of compound interest. Personal finance experts tend to agree on…