Finance

There are many ways that Americans are better off today than in previous decades but here are 7 ways in which the average American consumer is worse off today than in previous decades.

If you’re planning for retirement, it won’t take long before you come across the 4% safe withdrawal rate which goes something like this:

The equity selloff that began last October is intensifying and threatens financial advisors, MFDA dealers and investors with a high probability of a 50-70% loss of capital and a corresponding loss of income in 2019. What is your advisor doing about it?

Budgets don’t work because people can’t stick to them. Reaching financial independence, like dieting, is about being conscious, making changes slowly, setting yourself up for success with measurable and attainable goals and making this your lifestyle.

If you’re like most Americans your house is the largest component of your net worth, and, naturally, you would like to see it go up - but by how much? This article provides the surprising - and disappointing - answer.

People arguing whether to pay off a mortgage early or invest in stocks is probably as old as time itself. There’s no right decision, because it comes down to what you believe and value. Some people value the liquidity and higher gains that come from investing, others value being debt free and hate owing money. To each their own.

Below is a huge list of correlations I have discovered over the years with hyperlinks to articles that analyzed each. If I only had some software to get automatic updates of these charts.

If you need to find ways to make extra cash on the side to pay off debt or just to bolster their savings you're in luck: There's no shortage of weekend jobs or side gigs you can try out to make more money. Here are just a few part-time jobs you can pursue to supplement your income.

This crisis is beyond the banking crisis 10 years ago. It’s everything. You do not want to be a creditor or own stocks going forward.

If you’ve got $200,000 in retirement savings, and a sense of adventure, here are 10 safe and affordable countries from south of the U.S. border where you can comfortably kick back and enjoy your golden years.