I’m a big fan of the Roth IRA and investors that understand it’s massive tax-free benefits are also. Recently a reader sent in this question about it: “I’ve been investing in a Roth IRA for several years thanks to your blog! I initially started in a basic index fund but after doing more research I … Read more

Do you have $30,000 burning a hole in your pocket? You’ll be rewarded if you can invest it for the long haul. As this compound interest calculator demonstrates, investing $30,000 at a return of 8% for 20 years will leave you with $138,828. If you can secure a return of 10% over that time, you’ll … Read more

Everyone could use a little extra cash every now and then. While your side hustle won’t make you rich, you can use the money to cover bills, pay for unexpected expenses, or even splurge on something you’ve wanted. The Best Ways to Make $100 In a Day It can be tough to come up with … Read more

The best home insurance companies offer high-quality coverage that protects against damage to your home’s structure and your property, whether it is caused by lightning, winds, fire, or other covered perils. Homeowners’ insurance also comes with important liability coverage that can save you financially if someone is injured on your property and decides to sue … Read more

Do you believe making money online is more fantasy than reality? It’s not – the evidence is the tens of thousands of people who are making money online from home right now. To help you make this dream a reality, we’re providing this guide of the 25 best ways to make money online from home. … Read more

At a Glance The Consumer Financial Bureau has fined Wells Fargo $3.7 billion for repeated legal violations. These violations include misapplying loan payments, charging incorrect interest and fees, and wrongfully foreclosing on homes and repossessing vehicles. This is just the latest in a long series of scandals for the bank over the past decade. On … Read more

Once upon a time, I found out my wife had braces when she was really young. Since she has such a beautiful smile, that made a ton of sense. However, this whole situation made me wonder how much braces might cost if all four of our kids wound up needing orthodontic care. When we had … Read more

Is it possible to invest in real estate with no money? If you watch “how-to-get-rich-in-real-estate infomercials” on TV and the Internet, everyone and their dog seems to be getting rich doing just that – but can you believe them? You can invest in real estate with little to no money upfront, but it’s more complicated … Read more

If you travel regularly, you should have at least one travel rewards credit card in your wallet. The more you travel, the more specialized — and generous — that card needs to be. I’ve had several travel credit cards over the years. Most have been general-purpose cards like the Capital One Venture X rewards card, … Read more

Quick Look Home equity is how much of your home you own based on how much you’ve paid off. You can borrow against your home equity. But borrowing against your home equity isn’t always the right move. A cute little house with a white picket fence is a lot more romantic than the portion of … Read more