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Have you ever dreamed of owning a business? I can't blame you. The advantages, after all, are crystal clear. Mainly, you get to be your own boss, set your own...

Even if you're modest, I think everyone wouldn't mind being a millionaire. But, with such an uncertain future is that even possible? Actually. It is. With proper planning, responsible spending...

A signing bonus, once only available to professional athletes and corporate executives, is now available to everyone, notes Bloomberg. Truck drivers, trash collectors, warehouse workers, and other in-demand workers are...

Depending on who you ask, early retirement has different definitions. Generally, any time before your 62nd birthday when you are eligible to draw Social Security benefits. Recent years have seen...

What would consider the most esteemed job in the world? For many, this would be holding the office of President of the United States of America. Although the job has...

If you retire from your current employer, will you receive a monthly payment for life? If yes, then go ahead and do a little jig. This is a rare arrangement...

Today we're going to teach you everything you need to know about teaching your kids healthy financial habits with Greenlight. Although healthy financial habits, like saving money and budgeting, can...

Let's be honest. The future is looking more and more uncertain. And, that can definitely impact your finances — especially if you have money tied up in the stock market....

You can laugh if you want. But, growing up, I was into professional wrestling. It was something that my dad was a fan of. So, naturally, this is what we...

Over the weekend I attended a birthday party for one of my best friends. After things wound down, we reflected on the day's festivities. Overall, it was a success. But,...

The other day I was running some errands and flipping through the radio. I stopped the dial once I heard the opening chords to "Band on the Run." For those...

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that my alma mater offers a charitable gift annuity. Why did this grab my attention? Well, like any other type of annuity, I would...

If you're looking to make some extra cash on the side, you should definitely consider referring people to businesses. It is pretty much like free money. For example, over the...

Are you employed by an educational institution, church, or nonprofit? If so, there's a retirement savings program authorized by section 403(b) of the Internal Revenue Code that allows eligible employees...

In the words of Maya Angelou, "Hate, it has caused a lot of problems in this world, but has not solved one yet." While it's normal to occasionally have hateful...

I recently caught up with my Uncle David at a family wedding. While shooting the breeze, he told me that he had just retired. He reminded me, after all, that...

Traditionally, whenever you had a question about money, such as where to park your cash or investment advice, you would turn to a financial advisor. Or, if you were fortunate...

We all know the importance of saving. At the same time, it takes a lot of self-discipline and planning to become an incredible supersaver. If you have your sights set...

Every one of us could use a little extra cash. Even if you aren't in a financial crisis, you could put that extra money towards good use. For example, paying...

During a much-needed break from work, I struck up a conversation with a colleague. It started out as your typical workplace conversation, but I could sense that something was weighing...

I've been reading a ton about retirement, sounds like you too. The retirement statistics I've been reading are shocking. Retirement is a defining milestone in life that marks the end...

Unless you're in the small percentile of people who have received a large inheritance, trust fund, or won the lottery, you need to build your wealth from scratch.

I recently came across a quote from Fulton Oursler, a journalist and prolific playwright, that shook me to my core. "We crucify ourselves between two thieves: regret for yesterday and...

When it comes to investing, what images first pop up. Is it the chaotic New York Stock Exchange trading floor? Maybe it's the stock symbols you anxiously keep an eye...

Did you know that Olympians in ancient Rome competed for olive wreaths? However, it wasn't until 1896 and 1900 that the first Modern Olympians competed for silver and bronze medals...

About a month ago I booked a flight to see one of my best friends. Considering that we're still dealing with COVID-19, I decided to to purchase travel insurance. And,...

When it's time to retire, you're going to have to live off the money that you've been diligently saving and investing. While this if a good problem to have, this...

There were 28.6 million Baby Boomers – those born from 1946 to 1964 – who reported a retirement status at the end of the third quarter of 2020. Suffice to...

Like I'm sure that you do as well, I have a friend who has no trouble dating. He's by no means some creep who abides by questionable tactics championed by...

Here's a true paradox about annuities and annuity rates; they're simple and complicated. "The basic annuity is easy to understand: With a single-premium immediate annuity, you hand over a lump...