Kevin O’Leary: Why It’s Crazy to Get a Joint Bank Account
Kevin O’Leary of ABC’s Shark Tank says married couples should never rely on a joint bank account, saying “it’s a really bad…
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Comparing Investment Returns Over a 20-Year Period
Thought experiment: Person A invests $5,000 each year for 20 years and earns 8% annual returns. Person B invests $7,979 each year…
How is Wealth Created? A Journey to Get There
How is wealth created? At times, the path of wealth can be illusive. This interesting, animated video talks about the journey to…
Living Fast & Saving Hard: The New Millennial Mindset
Millennials are redefining what it means to be successful. They are living fast and saving hard. How is it possible to accomplish expensive…
How I Save $14,000 a Year More Than My Peers
I have a confession to make. I save $14,000 dollars more each year than my peers. Here’s how. Your good friend, Blake,…
Hitting ‘the Number’ in Retirement
I’m going to hit the number this year — the one that people often associate with retirement. To be clear, I am not retiring this year,…
What’s the Difference Between Saving, Investing, and Gambling?
Recognizing the differences between saving, investing, and gambling will help you compartmentalize each, and avoid common mistakes. It’s an easy mistake because…
8 Strategies to Save Money Fast
Here are 8 strategies to save money fast: the sooner you get these strategies going, the higher up the savings chain you’ll…
Do You Have These Financial Parachutes Ready?
Before you jump out into the investing world, there are two financial parachutes you need to have strapped to your back. Have…
Health Savings Accounts: The Other Retirement Plan
Saving for retirement is a major undertaking for most of us. Increasing healthcare costs and longer life expectancies make the hill a…
Are You Making These 4 Financial Mistakes?
Finances are one of those thing that everyone wants to be better at handling, and it’s often the one thing couples fight…
The 3 Stages of Financial Independence
On the path to financial independence, I’ve often been asked if I have a goal in mind. Many people refer to this…
How to Invest Your Retirement Savings
By Evan Bleker If you’re just starting to invest for retirement, you may be making a big mistake without even realizing it.…
Reasons You Behave Irrationally When It Comes to Money
Note: This article is courtesy of Iris.xyz By Northwestern Mutual Insights & Ideas Team Financial planning involves a series of seemingly endless decisions.…