Financial compatibility is right up there with having a sense of humor as a top trait that couples look for in a partner, according a new poll on “Love and Money.” But there can be some major differences in how partners manage money that can have serious ramifications in a relationship, and that could impact your own financial security.
Read MoreMutual funds are no longer the go-to investment for financial advisors. Their new favorite? Exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
Read MoreRetirees don’t have the luxury of the long time horizon that younger counterparts have, and because retirees are making account withdrawals, they’re more susceptible to market volatility,” says Greg McBride, a senior financial analyst at Bankrate.com
Read MoreThe problem is, when you procrastinate on important financial things in your life, it costs you money.
If, every time you put off something, a man in a dark suit showed up and demanded money from you, you’d call the police! Well, essentially, that’s what you’re doing — forking over money to other people.
Read MoreFiguring out how much you’ll need to retire — or how much you can expect to earn on your retirement dollars — isn’t as simple as plugging numbers into an online calculator.
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