Note: This story is sponsored by The Alliance for Lifetime Income. Money stress is something that can follow us our entire lives, even into retirement. Reaching certain milestones — like turning 65, leaving the workforce...
Have you ever stopped to think about what your retirement will look like? If not, it’s time to start. Even if retirement is far off, it’s never too early to start planning. To get...
Every holiday season challenges us to make smart budgeting decisions, as well as to exercise strategies for balancing everything from holiday work parties to family commitments. In addition to making our holiday shopping lists...
I like data. Those of you who have been reading me — or this newsletter — for any length of time will not find that statement at all surprising. But surprised is exactly how...
This Halloween, gather ‘round, for a tutorial in terror. Here are a few spine-tingling terms that investors should watch out for: Zombie Stocks These are companies that may be described as “walking dead.” They’re...
Here’s a question I get asked all the time: How do you choose a financial advisor who’s going to not just provide you with quality information well-suited to your financial life, but who’s also...
Even if you don’t spend your time reading The Wall Street Journal or watching CNBC, you’ve probably heard that the last few days have seen some big moves in the stock market. Or maybe...
I first met Liz Ann Sonders well over a decade ago. It was in a green room, I believe at the Today Show, but it might have been MSNBC or CNBC (these places all...
When I received my first $20 as a babysitter in my early teens, my dad took me straight to the bank where he insisted I save 10% of my earnings. Those 2 buck-a-roos made...
Who doesn’t want to be a millionaire? We for sure do. But is the elusive milestone even reachable? Well, in short, yes. But not without some careful planning and discipline. Time is a key...
