How much is enough? That can be an overwhelming question for someone in their 50’s or 60’s and downright unfathomable for someone in their mid-twenties. There are just too many “what-if’s” in our future. A few obvious “what-if’s” include:
When do I want to retire?
When can I retire?
How long will I live?
How will my health affect [...]
The Dow plunged 640 points today, the fourth largest point drop in history, and I couldn’t be happier. That’s right, I said happier! Of course, I am in a unique position to benefit long-term from the recent market’s turmoil. Let me explain:
I am 26 years old and have little assets. In other words, I have [...]
“Building a Solid Financial Foundation – Before you Invest!”
There is no shortage of advice encouraging you to begin investing at a young age, or at least as soon as possible. This argument is a valid one. The earlier you begin investing, the more time your money is subjected to the positive effects of compound interest, [...]
I am currently enrolled in a Personal Financial Planning course. While the rest of my financial coursework involved discussions about corporate finance, this is a nice change of pace and is an elective that satisfies a portion of my overall degree plan. Each week, the professor posts an article on our class discussion board and [...]