Finance

Cash is the snake oil of investing. It feels good for a while and it sounds like a reasonable fix, but it does absolutely nothing for you and, over time, it will give you one hell of a hangover. At best, it’s a false sense of security. As the volatility in the market pushes more people to sell, the amount we are holding is exploding and, as we age, this situation becomes increasingly threatening to our security.

Cash is king. At least for the moment. In the first quarter of 2018, short-term Treasury bills finished higher while both the S&P 500 and 10-Year Treasury bond declined. The greatest fear among many investors is that this trend will continue. Is this a rational fear? How often has cash outperformed stocks and bonds historically? Let’s take a look.

Today’s infographic from BestAccountingSchools provides an introductory guide to cryptocurrencies, and it highlights the history, important terms, and statistics about the crypto space. It also profiles some of the pioneers that made it all happen.

We've all heard the tales of financial woe that befall people who fail to pay their debt, die without a will, or go through a nasty divorce but what is the truth?...[This article answers] some of your most pressing debt questions. As always, it's important that you do your own research — each situation is different and laws and regulations change on a case-by-case basis. This is just your jumping off point. Now, let's get started.

If you choose cash over credit, it will cost you tens of thousands of dollars over the long term. Here's why.

Today’s infographic comes to us from Betway, and it provides a study of the 100 wealthiest billionaires that topped the 2018 edition of the Forbes Rich List and examines how long it took them to reach the million and billion dollar benchmarks, as well as how many years were in between.

If you were given $10,000 tax-free and had the ability to invest all of it in one of the following options, which would you choose?

Retiring abroad is a lifelong dream for many. If you’ve contributed enough to a retirement account for most of your working life, the dream can turn into reality. Before you get your passport in order and start packing, though, there’s a long road of preparation to see if moving abroad is the right decision for you. Here are some points to consider.

Many times we think that the rising cost of living is a part of life but the truth is there are most likely things you are doing to artificially increase your cost of living. With a few small changes, you can lower your cost of living and start saving more money. Below are "tricks" on how to stop the rising cost of living:

By following the 5 most critical personal finance tips outlined below, you are going to see a major improvement in your finances and achieve wealth that you didn’t think was possible. Let’s get started!