financial advice

Imagine someone who has no aptitude for sports, and no background in a particular game, thinking they could go out and compete at the pro level. You’d think they were…

Debt is a way of life for many Americans. We owe on our mortgage, our taxes, our car, a few credit cards, utilities, tuition — the list runs on and on,…

If you really want to damage your financial future, then forget lightweight indiscretions like buying coffee every day and getting your hair colored in a salon. Those meager indulgences will…

If you’ve reached the conclusion that you need to get a grip on your finances, or maybe you made an effort to do so in the past that fell short,…

One of the financial blogs I enjoy reading is called MisterSquirrel. I’m well aware of the irony of taking financial advice from someone who shares a nickname with tree-dwelling rodents…

A noted investment adviser likes to ease his clients’ pain when the value of their portfolio dips by uttering this comment:  “Don’t worry.  Your portfolio will do just fine.  After…

There’s still this impression in the financial entertainment media that investing in index fund is great for “beginners,” but it’s not something savvy investors do. The reason those articles pop…

There’s an unfortunate misconception among many that conflates the terms “frugal” and “cheap,” even though they carry quite different meanings. When someone says “cheap,” they’re talking about getting a product…

Like death and taxes, some fees are unavoidable. After all, those highly-paid fund managers have to make a living, as does every customer service rep and call center employee —…

You’ve probably seen the television commercials.  The likes of Alex Trebek, former Senator Fred Thompson, Henry Winkler, and Pat Boone are featured, all telling you with a concerned look —…