Personal Finance

The Rule of 72 is a time-proven method to predict how long is needed for a portfolio or income stream to double. Take a moment and learn more about the benefits of this time-tested tool and how to use it to determine the yield necessary - or the time frame needed - to achieve your goals.

Most financial "advisors" are really not trained to be skilled investment experts. They are trained to gather assets and keep their customers happy. They are salespeople. Is your financial "advisor" selling you services that amount to not much more than a smile or is he/she offering real substance that will help you meet your financial goals? You should take a long hard look at your financial advisor and rethink what you expect of them and this summary of articles does just that.

It will be too late to cut your tax bill using most of the tips assembled below after we ring in the new year so check out this list right away and get started!

With password leaks and dumps becoming common occurrences our lives are simply becoming too easy to crack. That string of characters you use as a password can't protect you any more. What's being done about improving the situation? What's being done about making our lives more secure? This infographic attempts to answer those questions and more.

The Credit Suisse Research Institute's Global Wealth Report 2021 report looks at levels and distribution of wealth around the world. Here are a few snapshots and comments from the report

When the topic of a stock market crash comes up, The #1 question we get from gold and silver investors is this: "If we have a stock market crash won’t gold and silver crash, too?"

Are you feeling overwhelmed by your debt? Are you trying to find ways to reduce it but don't know where to start? Don't worry, you are not alone! Luckily, debt help experts Debt Relief Canada are here to share their top tips on how to start reducing the debt you owe and get your finances back on track. Read on for 10 expert tips to reducing debt.

Paying fees based on your assets under management may be costing you dearly. Consider a flat fee method instead. This article underscores the differences between the two and why a flat fee approach is the way to go.

While there are risks, cryptocurrencies can reap huge rewards for those who make the right investment decisions. In this blog post, we discuss how to invest in cryptocurrency and what you need to know if you want to get involved!

You should avoid 401(k) hardship withdrawals at all costs and think long and hard before you consider borrowing against your future retirement. With so many people nearing retirement already grossly underfunded such actions are going to prove catastrophic down the line.