Personal Finance

Here are some ways you can reach millionaire status but... it’s going to take some patience. Few things of value happen overnight.

Americans are really falling down on the job when it comes to estate planning in part because we just don't want to think about our own mortality and it can be hard to worry too much about what will happen to our assets after we're gone since we won't be around to see it but dying intestate does have some pretty serious consequences, even though you won't be the one experiencing them. Here's the sobering truth about what happens if you don't have a will in place when you die.

If you don't make enough money right now to set aside, there are still ways to grow your retirement savings. You just have to think outside the box. This article highlights 9 creative ways to boost your retirement savings.

Should you plunge your head into the sand and do nothing, no matter how worried you feel about a possible market crash? No. Here are some steps you can take that would both set your mind at ease and help prepare your finances for whatever the market brings.

If you’re like most Americans your house is the largest component of your net worth, and, naturally, you would like to see it go up - but by how much? This article provides the surprising - and disappointing - answer.

Many investors have seen their net worth...decline sharply as a result of the current stock market correction. If you are among them, don’t panic. While there is nothing you can do to avoid the stock market from crashing you can take steps to prevent further losses and get back on the road to recovery. Here is a 7-step plan.

Today’s infographic from Thermosoft uses data from a survey of 2,000 Americans to show what “making it” means to them – and in the process, it gives us a baseline for what success means to the average person.

When a company matches the money you contribute to your 401(k) plan, up to a certain amount, these matching funds can be a very powerful way to save money over time for retirement and, as such, it's important to take advantage of a company's full 401(k) match if you can. Every company has different policies regarding these matching funds, and things can often be confusing for new investors. Here are some key things to know.

BIG INFLATION is THE BIG MONEY trend today and smart investors will use it to generate literal fortunes - and if you're not already taking steps to prepare for this, it's time to get a move on.

President Trump recently announced new tariffs on imports of steel and aluminum, in a move that got mixed reviews from business and political leaders. The new tariffs would increase levies on aluminum by 10% and steel by 25%. There is much debate about the sensibility of these tariffs, but rather than wade into that morass, let's examine what tariffs are and how they impact the economy and your investments.