Take a look at the world’s wealthiest people and you’ll find a few self-made barons on the list, but a whole bunch of the world’s aristocrats have never known anything else because they were born swimming in money. It’s called generational wealth, and it’s not just for the 1%…
Is a robo adviser right for me?
Should you use a robo adviser or a human financial adviser?
Well, as with most things in the world of personal finance and investing, it depends on your personal facts and circumstances. But a good place to start is by reviewing some of the pros and cons of robo advisers...
What is net asset value (NAV)?
Net asset value, or NAV, represents the value of an investment fund and is calculated by adding the total value of the fund’s assets and subtracting its liabilities. Mutual funds and ETFs use NAV to calculate the price per share of the fund…
Financial vital signs to monitor right now
A midyear financial review is often a good idea. This year, it’s almost essential.
With people going back to offices, travel resuming and Congress making significant changes to various laws affecting your finances, consider taking some time to check in on your money. You might be able to make some...
The top 3 budgeting tips from experts
Creating and sticking to a budget is one of the golden rules of living richer. But if you’ve never budgeted before, it can be difficult to know how to best go about it. Fortunately, a number of top financial experts have weighed in on the topic — and here’s their best advice…
4 ways to make sure your business survives the unexpected
Entrepreneurs have a reputation for having a high-risk tolerance. Studies back up this stereotype, and I can too: Of all my clients, small-business owners are more daring when it comes to managing their financial assets.
This approach to risk is understandable. Entrepreneurs are often…
How to organize your financial life so you can stop stressing out
If you are stressed about your money, chances are that you are also financially unorganized, whether you regularly fail to stick to a budget (or maybe you don’t have a budget? You’re not alone!), don’t reach your saving or investing goals, or your debt and credit scores are a mess…