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Don't think you can afford to save for retirement because of whatever reason — lifestyle creep, excessive student loans, etc.? Let's tackle that issue...

Are you 60 and practically salivating at the idea of retirement? Avoid these common mistakes that can put you into dangerous territory.

Is debt the root of all evil or sunshine on a balmy day? It's funny how experts can be so divided on this issue. What do you think?

Let's get under the microscope of what your lender sees when you apply for loan. Also, does investing and trading affect your credit and vice versa? L...

It's so easy, so tempting to lean over and say to your office buddy, "What box did you check on the retirement forms?" But is it the best idea? Not at...

It's always best to take a look at the silver linings, especially when you lose money. Losing money in the stock market can be a great thing (yes, rea...

It's easy to think, "It's too hard to save" or "I'll never be able to save enough" when it comes to retirement savings. Are you thinking some of these...

Before you crash down your boss' door with your retirement announcement, consider doing your homework first. You don't want to get overeager without d...

A new sports season has arrived. And with it, parents shell out big bucks for their kids to play. How much are your own hobbies and that of your kids...

Be honest: Do you know your net worth? If you go, "Hmmmm...." it's time to start digging. Because the truth is, you should know that number as well as...

You haven't gotten long-term care insurance? Eeeeek. It's one of the tenets of basic personal finance, so learn more about how to get it so you don't...

Active wealth management. Mystified? No problem. Just think of it as similar to your fire escape plan and you're set. Here's what you need to do.

Going to tip the scales toward going over the Roth IRA income limits? Don't panic. You have options. Let's go over them.

Agonizing over whether to plunk your money into a Roth 401(k) or traditional 401(k)? Yep, I get it. It can feel like a tremendously difficult decision...

Guess what? You're prone to loss aversion. If you're not sure what it is, it could cause you to lose a lot of money. Let's figure out how to stop it.

What biases do you have? If you say, "Not any!" that's highly unlikely. Your biases could cause you to lose money in the markets. Here's what you need...

Screening FOMO constantly? You're normal. However, you might want to consider taking it to the next level: Ignoring it completely.

Does your portfolio resemble a garage crammed to the max or a junk drawer that's beyond impressive (you never know when you'll need those receipts fro...

Even majorly successful investors and traders can get less-than-organized with their personal finances. Do you have financial buckets and are they org...

Are you a diehard passive investor? Take a look at a few reasons why index funds might not be your best bet.

You know the long list of investment regrets: Not starting to invest soon enough, selling at the wrong time, going for the safe option, et cetera. Lea...

Are you a Millennial? You have amazing power at your disposal. Here's how to reap what you can if you haven't yet gotten started.

Experts say to invest in cryptocurrency for the long term. Here's why you might want to or might want to steer clear of it altogether.

Do you know that it also takes specific mental energy to make it to millionaire status? You've probably heard this, but a reminder about millionaire m...

An in-depth survey of 2,000 retirees detailed information about their income and feelings about their retirement situation. What can we learn from the...

Even high earners face financial setbacks. Constant financial problems could lead to mental and physical problems. Here's how to fight against it all.

Think a robo-advisor seems like the greatest thing since, well, sliced bread? Maybe not. Let's find out why you might want to consider a different option.

What does all this talk about unemployment have to do with your investments? Let's find out.

Calling all millionaires and high earners: What are you actually doing to look after your money? Let's find out.

Many wealthy people say that earning their first $1 million was the hardest. Check out these possible roadblocks to your own first $1 million.