Quick Look The gold standard is a failed monetary system in which the value of a currency is directly linked to gold. While it sounds like a good idea, there are more cons than pros. A look at the history of the gold standard shows why it doesn’t work. In October 2022, H.R. 9157 quietly … Read more

Unless you’re one of the few people who knows exactly what they want to do with their life, choosing your future career can be challenging. With a high job satisfaction rate and a healthy real estate market, more people are turning to the real estate industry. Within the industry, it is estimated that Real Estate … Read more

I recently beat out my Money Crashers colleagues in a grueling test of collegiate athletics knowledge. My prize was a Dunkin’ gift card in all its orange and white glory. There was just one problem. I live in Minnesota, home of Caribou Coffee. I’d never set foot in a Dunkin’ here. I wasn’t even sure … Read more

Americans’ personal savings have absolutely cratered since the middle of 2020. According to data from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis, the dollar value of our collective piggy bank declined from nearly $5 trillion in the second quarter of 2020 to just $626 billion in the the third quarter, or $15,990.59 per person. And … Read more

You can only work so many hours per day, so if you want to build wealth, you will need to make money while you sleep. For this to happen, you must find ways to generate passive income. Unfortunately, earning passive income can seem overwhelming as it often requires a lot of money or effort upfront … Read more

You can only work so many hours per day, so if you want to build wealth, you will need to make money while you sleep. For this to happen, you must find ways to generate passive income. Unfortunately, earning passive income can seem overwhelming as it often requires a lot of money or effort upfront … Read more

A certificate of deposit, or CD, is an excellent place to park cash you don’t need right away. It’s insured by the federal government, it usually pays more than a standard savings account, and its yield (interest rate) is guaranteed for the entire term. That rate guarantee is important because CD rates can be volatile … Read more

According to a recent Gallup poll, more than half of American adults (58%) have money invested in the stock market. Although the median holdings (amounts invested) vary based on age, income, and other demographic factors, it’s clear that Americans see the value of investing — even if their exposure is limited to a workplace 401(k). … Read more

Historically, one enormous advantage the wealthy had over the rest of us was access to expert investing advice. They didn’t need to be experts on stocks or market movements or investing. They could pay someone to “just take care of it.” Today, everyone has access to expert investing advice — if not through human investing … Read more

Opening a Roth IRA can be a smart move if you want to invest for retirement and save money on taxes later in life. However, there are strict rules when it comes to how much you can contribute to your Roth IRA.  Contributions to a Roth IRA are made with after-tax dollars, which means your … Read more