Save like mad for five years—retire with millions
For years, I’ve been preaching the gospel of saving seriously for a few years when you’re young, then giving that money lots of time to […]
Save Money on Subscriptions With Family Plans—Even If You Aren’t Family
With prices rising on my groceries, gas and occasional nights out, I’ve been looking to cut down on costs, especially recurring digital costs. My $36-a-year […]
5 smart money moves for your first 5 years of retirement
When you dream of retirement, you figure you’ll finally enjoy worry-free living. But the first few years can prove surprisingly tense. A big cash outlay […]
The Welcome Pushback Against Politicized Investment Managers
Passive investing through index funds lets ordinary Americans own the market. Those funds and similar vehicles spread risk and keep fees low. The resulting rates […]
How inflation could help us save money — and the planet
Inflation has many Americans worrying — a jump in prices of groceries and gas means paying more for fewer items, and possibly constraining any savings […]
Worried about your investments? Here’s how the smart money made 100% when market gloom was this bad.
The best news for investors that I’ve heard in a long time is that the M.B.A. geniuses who manage the world’s pension funds now hate […]
Alternative Funds That Can Help Your Portfolio Navigate Choppy Markets
Last week’s stock volatility was the latest reminder that it’s time to revisit risks in your investment portfolio. Besides the traditional ways of reducing risk—shifting […]
A larger share of younger investors say they’re not afraid to buy the dip in the pursuit of long-term gains — but there’s one big caveat
The stock market is taking on a deepening red hue as steep sell-offs continue, but a new report says some younger retail investors are seeing […]
‘I’m really upset’: I borrowed $10,000 from my brother with a $200-a-month payment plan. We fell out, and now he wants the money back in full
Dear Quentin, Just before the pandemic I got into a bit of financial trouble, and my brother lent me $10,000. During the pandemic, we fell […]