Most people know that if they invest, they’re going to be buying mainly stocks and bonds. But how do investors go about buying them?...

Quick disclaimer before I answer the question - I use Microsoft as an example in this post, but that is not to be construed as a...

Investing in real estate can be a great way to build wealth, for a few reasons. Real estate is easy to finance, so you usually don’t need...

Every parent I talk to has a specific idea of how they want to set their kids up for success. Sometimes it means helping them pay for...

This question has different answers depending on who you ask. I’ve met advisors who feel that they’re covering financial planning by...

People often have a viscerally negative reaction to taxes. It makes sense - you worked hard for your money, and taxes take some of that...

How much money do you make? Now how much do you actually get? It can be disappointing how much lower your net pay is than your gross pay....

If you read last week’s post about how to start budgeting, but you’re still looking for more ideas on what strategies might work best for...

I wrote a blog post a couple of weeks before this one about strategies to ensure your savings is working for you by getting higher...

We all know our portfolios are supposed to be diversified, but what does that actually mean? The simple answer is that diversification in...

A friend of mine asked me recently what the difference is between a High Yield Savings Account (HYSA) and a regular ole savings account....

Short answer: Most of the time, no. But it can make a big difference when it does. Long answer: Your credit score doesn’t always matter,...

Here are the main contributors, ranging from highest to lowest impact. Don’t Miss Payments This one’s pretty clear. If you have a history...

Want to make more money? Looking for a higher degree of flexibility or more vacation time? Feeling a little… stuck? Although I’m married...

You know what’s super cool? Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). HSAs are probably the coolest accounts out there - and no, an HSA didn’t pay...

Congratulations! Getting married is so exciting, even if it is a little stressful. Use these pointers to make sure you and your...

Taxes are like death. Or death is taxes. Something something… Unavoidable! Oh, I can’t remember the saying, but you catch my drift. Not...

Want to do something for your future self? Start investing. Let’s say you have 20 years to invest, and you’ll earn an average return of...

Raise your hand if you want to pay more in taxes. Man, I hope that didn’t work on anyone. If it did, put your hand down, and go read a...

During my middle school years, one of my teachers organized a stock picking simulation that aimed to instill financial knowledge in our...