The bond market has been a topic of conversation in recent times in that it is slated to crash. In fact, master investors have been advising other investors to not own bonds and, if they do own them, it may be wise for them to move away from them. Investors…

Are you a high school senior wondering how you’re going to pay for school next year? Or maybe you’re a working adult thinking about going back to school to earn your degree and potentially advance your career. Especially if you’re a high school student, you may have heard this: A…

As if the tax hikes and gasoline price rises were not enough, Americans will now possibly have to contend with increasing healthcare costs. It is turning out that the Affordable Care Act is anything but affordable and it is going to hit America like nothing ever has. This is probably…

Consumer confidence in the economy has improved, but consumer savings accounts haven’t. Perhaps the increased confidence has led to more spending that takes more money out of the savings. Whatever the reason, the savings rate increased during the recession and decreased sharply when the economy started to improve. Right now,…

Words to make every parent cringe: Today’s young people don’t have high hopes for their financial independence anytime soon. That means exactly what those parents fear: more kids are sticking close to home. Shift in Young Thinking Over the past two years, a shift has occurred in the mindsets of…

It’s shocking how much the choices we make when we are young can affect the life we lead now. As a parent, it’s imperative that you do your best to help your child understand these lessons so that he or she can grow up to maximize not only her earning…

Banking accounts are often accompanied by a few fees. Though they may seem like insignificant amounts, if you are not careful those small amounts can quickly add up. The best way to avoid the banking fees completely is to be aware of the fees and what you should do to…