How Lack of Confidence Could Make You Rich
Over confidence and under confidence are both problems when it comes to saving for retirement. But a survey suggests the latter do better.
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Why the Rich Aren’t Good at Giving
Three quarters of mega gifts go to charities that do comparatively little good and are laced with personal benefits, one expert finds.
What Critics Get Wrong About Financial Education
Doubters of financial education make four great points but reach the wrong conclusion every time.
Meet Your New Financial Adviser (Hint He’s Your Boss)
Companies are taking on the roll of personal financial adviser to their employees–and it just might work.
5 Ways to ‘Ruin’ Your Retirement Security
As banks scramble to understand the needs of Millennials, one thing remains clear: saving early is this generation’s silver bullet.
7 Financial New Year’s Resolutions You Might Actually Keep
Americans waste about $1,000 each on failed New Year’s resolutions. Here are some that are free–and you might keep.
What the Super-Rich Are Spending Their Fortunes On Now
Billionaires are giving in big numbers again, reflecting a strong stock market and rising confidence among the super rich
Why Mortgages Will Soon Be More Expensive
Homebuyers are in a sudden headwind of rising home prices, mortgage rates and lending limits.
Flummoxed by Benefits Options? So Is Your HR Rep
The shifting landscape around retirement and healthcare has human resources professionals struggling like the rest of us. The good news: employers are offering more access to third-party advice.
The Unlikely Secret to a Happy Retirement
Almost everyone aspires to travel in retirement and almost no one factors the expense into their plans. This is one of retirees’ biggest regrets, and it shuts them off from valuable health benefits.
Access to Basic Banking Is a Crisis for 40 Million Americans
Some 2.5 billion people have no access to basic financial products like insurance and credit cards. Fixing that would fix a lot of the world’s poverty problems.
4 Smartest Money-Making Stocking Stuffers
Stumped for a meaningful holiday gift for the kids or grandkids? These presents give for a lifetime.