In 2011, American businessman and investor Warren Buffett wrote an op-ed for the New York Times in which he famously claimed he pays a lower tax rate than any of the other 20 people in his office — including his…
Short for “financial independence, retire early,” the FIRE movement has many adherents — and each of them brings their own take on how to approach FIRE. In this context, financial independence refers to the ability to live on your passive…
Can you imagine a world where your investment advisor could tell you pretty much anything and get away with it? Believe it or not, that was the world investors lived in just a couple of decades ago. In the early…
Whenever I have a couple of free hours, I like to stroll down to the local coffee shop and treat myself to a cafe mocha. And I’m not alone. Helaine Olen, writing for Slate, says Americans consume about 4 million…
You’ve heard it a hundred times: Americans aren’t saving enough for retirement. Study after study reports the same findings. For example, a study released by the Government Accountability Office in 2019 found that 48% of Americans have no retirement savings…
One reason many savers delay or completely avoid investing is the fact that investing comes with risk. They realize that while money can be made in the market, it can also be lost. That’s a scary notion for most. After…
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services is mutual fund giant Vanguard’s personal wealth management division. Its advisors provide financial planning and asset management for U.S.-based individuals and families. As salaried, noncommissioned fiduciaries, they’re sworn to act in their clients’ best interests and have no…
When you’re hiring a financial advisor, it’s important to find the right person for the job. From investing to estate planning, your financial advisor handles complex tasks that have a big impact on your life. You need someone who’s competent…
The average cost of private college tuition was a staggering $35,087 for the 2020-21 school year, according to U.S. News & World Report. That’s nearly the median annual full-time income of $35,977. What’s more, those costs only include direct tuition and…
If you’re familiar with the world of online banking, you’ve likely heard of Philadelphia-based Ally Bank. A subsidiary of Ally Financial, Ally Bank is one of the oldest and best-regarded online-only banks. It’s renowned for above-average yields, low fees, virtually…
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