Finance

Millennials had one of the most optimistic upbringings in history, but it feels like they’re just being saddled with crisis after crisis. Here’s the latest one, from the World Economic Forum (WEF). The international body has published a white paper warning that global expectations need to change quickly, as the world is facing a massive retirement shortfall. By the organization’s calculations, they estimate that this potential crisis needs a whopping US$427.8 trillion dollars to correct. They might as well have said a bajillion dollars.

If you're sensible with your savings and clever with your planning, it's possible to find a balance between securing a comfortable retirement and still living life to its fullest. This article puts forth 4 such ways.

Being broke sucks but if you avoid these 8 bad money decisions you can stop digging yourself even deeper into debt.

Getting from point A to point B in the real world can be quite simple. In the investment world, the roadways are constantly shifting. Changes in interest rates, tax policies, unemployment, fiscal initiatives can represent obstacles and navigating these winding paths can require your very own GPS advice. Words: 494

Top leaders have managed to conquer challenges, shed their shortcomings, and grow both their skills and their net worth. They have made mistakes and learned from them. We wondered what some of the wealthiest CEOs would tell their younger selves, and found 6+2 gems worth passing on.

Don't completely drain your savings. You never know when life will throw a financial emergency at you.

Deception is now so great in our world of finance that people can not discern the difference between what is ‘real’ and what is ‘fake’ money.

Before you blindly accept any money advice you receive, be sure to do some additional research to find out if the advice is outdated. Here are nine examples of financial tips that may no longer apply.

I'm a take-responsibility-for-your-actions kind of guy, which is why I don't have a problem telling you that most of your financial problems are self-inflicted. If you're constantly lamenting you never have enough money or can't get ahead, well — you're probably sabotaging your own financial progress in one of these 5 ways.

Does the money really make life any more enjoyable? As Bill Gates once said, "A hamburger is still a hamburger, millions in your pocket or not." Read on for our roundup of reasons why you should feel perfectly content to live on Main Street.