Investing

Many investors choose to invest in dividend-bearing stocks, or mutual funds focusing on dividend payers, as part of their portfolio. And those dividends can pay off in a major

In 1998, conservative think tank The Heritage Foundation reported that an average American household of two earners with a combined income of $52,000 would pay a total of $320,000

401k's. IRAs. Roth accounts. Early-withdrawal penalties. Educating yourself about the various retirement plan options is intimidating, and figuring out how much you should be

As the country prepares for the presidential election, there is one talking point President Obama's team may use often. During his term, the stock market has regained the losses

Publicly traded REITs (real estate investment trusts) have attracted growing investor interest lately, thanks to their high dividends. While a large cap stock rarely pays a

How long do you need to work to retire? Fifty years? Forty? On the contrary, you may actually be able to retire in only five years. This is the message of Jacob Lund Fisker, who

Record-low mortgage rates have been generating an avalanche of refinance applications, but if you're age 55 or older, you need to seriously consider refinancing in the context of

Warren Buffett's investing principles have earned him the moniker of the "world's greatest investor."  It is a nickname that Buffett himself chuckles at, but when you are worth

"What should I do?" Over the years, I've been asked innumerable times by people for advice about investments, insurance, and other financial matters in the hope that there is a

Restricted stock and restricted stock units (RSUs) have become a popular choice for many firms that wish to reward employees with a share of ownership in the company without the