I plan to invest more if there's another recession — here's why - Business Insider
Back in 2008, the author was working as a cashier and was afraid to put any of her disposable income into the stock market.
Most freelancers are millennials, but retirees are quickly catching up
In general, a shift away from pension plans and greater longevity are driving more old-age Americans to continue working beyond retirement age.
Even 40-something Americans who know they should be saving more for retirement are too mired in debt to do it
A Schwab Retirement Plan Services survey of 401(k) plan participants found that the typical Gen Xer thinks they'll need $1.8 million for retirement.
How I automated my retirement savings as a full-time freelancer
Without an employer-sponsored 401(k) plan, it can be hard to save for retirement. Here, one freelancer shares how she automated her SEP IRA.
Early retiree millionaire interviews: top regret is waiting to invest
Despite achieving the most coveted marker of financial success, many of the millionaires think they could be better off if they'd started even sooner.
The 5 money lessons I taught my teenage daughter that helped her save $10,000
I didn't want my teenage daughter to make the same money mistakes I did, and in just two summers, she's been able to save enough to buy herself a car.
A bank account for your side hustle might seem like overkill, but it's a smart move you'll be glad you made
A side job, side hustle, or freelance project may feel like a small hobby, but it is a real business that can and should have its own bank account.
6 times it's smarter to use a personal loan instead of a credit card
Personal loans have have lower interest rates than credit cards, little impact on your credit score, and a structured repayment plan.
What is a high-yield checking account？ What to look for when opening
High-yield checking accounts that offer more than 2% APY are becoming more common, but you'll want to read the fine print before you sign up.
How to get cash from a credit card in a cash advance
Getting cash from a credit card is one of the most expensive ways to borrow money thanks to high fees and high interest rates on the cash you borrow.
4 ways to borrow the money you need for your next home improvement project
People can borrow money for a home improvement project through home equity loans, HELOCs, credit cards with 0% interest, and personal loans.
Here's exactly how much time and money you can shave off your student loans by paying $100 more each month
You can pay off student loans faster and save money on interest by increasing your monthly payment by as little as $100.
Here's exactly how to figure out when you should start investing
Invest when you've already paid off high-interest debt, like student loans and credit-card debt, and established an emergency fund.
Why automating your retirement savings can make all the difference
After saving for retirement for years, he figured out a foolproof strategy to keep his retirement savings growing: automate them.
The hardest part of getting a loan happens well before you ever apply for a quote
The first step to get a loan is checking and improving your credit. You'll get multiple lender quotes, and you'll want to be the best possible buyer.
Your credit score isn't the only number lenders use to decide if you're trustworthy
Lenders look at debt-to-income ratio — monthly debt payments divided by monthly gross income — to decide whether a borrower can afford another loan.
