You can save hundreds — or even thousands — of dollars by employing some of these tips. In the process you may end up better prepared for retirement, too. A major tax bill has been passed, and in the years ahead many Americans will be paying more than before, while…

The earlier you start your retirement planning, the better. Consider starting an SIP in equity mutual funds early in your career. Many youngsters believe retirement is a distant reality, planning for which can be pushed back some years. What this usually means is that those in their 20s often feel…

Sometimes, people who aspire to be business owners have this idea that they’ll pitch their idea, get millions of dollars in funding and start spending money like pro athletes. But, if they’re anything like the average American, they’ll have an average $1,000 in savings (if that). They’ll also have $17,000…

When we’re young, we tend to think about retirement as though it’s just a really long, really great vacation. We picture a house near the beach or a golf course. We can get out of bed when we please, stay up all night if we want, and never worry about…

According to the 2017 Retirement Confidence Survey, about 24% of workers said they had less than $1,000 saved for retirement, and a whopping 55% had less than $50,000. Only 20% had socked away $250,000 or more — and even that seemingly hefty sum won’t provide for the comfiest of retirements. …

Here are some solid words of wisdom on generating wealth and being generous with it as well. You may be looking for an edge in your personal finances — something that can help you rethink your approach to money and start getting ahead financially. If so, you might benefit from…

There are many factors to consider when you start investing — such as what to invest in and how much it will cost. But what many people might not realize is that one of the most important considerations is your age. How old you are determines how long you have…

How to Make Sure Your Money Lasts Through Your Retirement The S&P 500 didn’t gain ground in 2015, so neither did retiree Bruce Stanton’s spending money. That summer, the former teacher in Washougal, Wash., dialed back what he withdrew from his retirement account to reflect the lackluster market. Fluctuations in…

Poor spending habits can snuff out your savings, just like the moon snuffs out the sun in a solar eclipse. The sun comes back out, but will your savings? Today many of us in the US got a celestial treat: the first total solar eclipse in nearly a century. At…