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An employer matching contribution to your retirement account is the closest thing out there to free money. New research shows that understanding how to make the most of your 401(k) is one of five core competencies that lead to wealth. Here's a video and a short story to explain it all.
The best gifts for young kids are both fun and instructive. Here are seven gift ideas for kids under 13; they teach about money, can be enjoyed now and will pay dividends later.
Diversification is the key to reducing risk while staying invested through good times and bad. New research shows that understanding this concept is one of five core competencies that lead to wealth. Here's a video and a short story to explain it all.
One way or another, we'll need to face a period of austerity, but you've got a choice in how you handle it.
Compound interest is the heart of long-term financial planning. New research shows that understanding how it works is one of five core competencies that lead to wealth. Here's a video and a short story to explain it all.
Look beyond the bad press on variable annuities, and consider variable immediate annuities as a viable way to increase your retirement income security and protect against inflation.
The U.S. Deficit Commission released its official report on December 1st, and it included a far-reaching range of recommended spending cuts and tax changes that will significantly affect all Americans -- especially their retirements.
New research shows that long-term financial security is closely linked to how well young adults understand five basic financial concepts. I'll present them in a series of six posts, including short videos that explain everything in simple terms.
When most folks think about tipping, they think cash is king. But it's not always appropriate to give cash to everyone on your list.
Social Security is in the news again, due to cost-saving recommendations from the deficit commission. Once again we'll hear the usual cynical or misinformed myths about these programs that just aren't true.
The Kardashian Kard kollapsed under the weight of outlandish fees and a wave of negative media attention. But there are other reloadable debit cards out there which are just as costly. Let's thank the Kardashian sisters for a sorely needed wake-up kall.
You can't afford to let the Holidays derail your retirement savings goals. So here are a couple of holiday shopping rules to help you stay on track for retirement.
Bite Club, an online game due out any day, generated a lot of enthusiasm at the first meeting of the Financial Literacy Research Consortium. The key: it's free, fun and seems to work.
When college students come home for a visit they often bring (hopefully modest) money problems along for the ride. The Bank of Dad just got a full dose. Here's why experience is the best teacher.
How do you pick a method for generating retirement income from your retirement savings? That depends on how you want to balance a number of objectives. To help you craft a plan that's all your own, here's a road map that shows you how to meet your retirement income goals.
