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Learn how to make money online as a teen as we explore the best online jobs for teens.
16 Ways To Make Money Online as a Teenager Make Money August 17th, 2021
Thanks to a booming digital economy, online jobs for teens are plentiful. If you're a teenager who wants to learn…
The best passive income ideas still take work, time and money.
23 Best Passive Income Ideas To Build Wealth Investing & Retirement August 11th, 2021
Passive income can help you achieve financial freedom and live the life of your dreams. Who doesn't want to get…
Cricket and Acorns have partnered to offer customers free investment money.
There’s a New Way To Invest Money: With Your Cell Phone Bill Budgeting & Saving August 9th, 2021
There's a new corporate partnership that can help consumers get a boost in their efforts to save and invest. If…
Robinhood's stock price soared dramatically less than a week after the fintech company announced its IPO.
What’s Happening With Robinhood’s Stock? Investing & Retirement August 6th, 2021
Robinhood's stock has sent investors and short-term traders into a frenzy less than one week after its IPO. Trading under…
Learn how to make quick money in one day with a list of ideas from Clark Howard.
Need Money: How To Make Quick Money in One Day Jobs August 3rd, 2021
Maybe you need money now, but your paycheck isn't hitting your bank account today. Or maybe you're just interested in…
The Dividend Aristocrats are some of the best dividend stocks because they've raised their dividend for at least 25 consecutive years.
What Are Dividend Stocks and Should You Invest in Them? Investing & Retirement July 28th, 2021
Is building a dividend portfolio a good idea, and what are the best dividend stocks? In this article, I'll tell…
Money expert Clark Howard doesn't like investing in individual stocks.
Clark’s Take: Should You Invest in Stocks at All? Investing & Retirement July 12th, 2021
Money expert Clark Howard isn't a fan of investing in individual stocks. Clark thinks putting an outsized percentage of your…
Wells Fargo just stopped offering a personal line of credit to any of its customers.
Wells Fargo Is Closing All Personal Lines of Credit Banks & Banking July 11th, 2021
In a move that surely will make a negative impact on the credit score of some of its customers, Wells…
Use a compound interest calculator to figure out how much money you'll be able to make on your savings and investments.
How To Calculate Compound Interest Investing & Retirement July 9th, 2021
Whoever came up with the phrase, "It takes money to make money," was probably a big fan of compound interest.…
ETF vs. mutual fund may seem trivial but comes with serious tax implications.
ETF vs. Mutual Fund: Which Investment Is Better? Investing & Retirement July 1st, 2021
The difference between an ETF vs. a mutual fund may seem trivial, as both are available as part of professionally-managed…
A mutual fund is a popular retirement investment type that can get you quick access to a diversified portfolio.
What Is a Mutual Fund? Investing & Retirement June 22nd, 2021
A mutual fund is an investment vehicle that gives you access to a diversified, professionally-managed portfolio. In this article, I'll…
Clark Howard's favorite target date funds are Fidelity, Schwab and Vanguard.
Best Target Date Funds: 3 Top Picks Investing & Retirement June 17th, 2021
The best target date funds offer a one-stop solution for low-cost retirement investing. In this article, I'll highlight the target…
Ally Bank eliminated overdraft fees for all of its customers in June 2021.
Ally Bank Eliminates Overdraft Fees Banks & Banking June 14th, 2021
Ally Bank has stopped charging overdraft fees to any of its customers. Ally temporarily waived some overdraft fees starting in…
401(a) vs. 401(k): What's the difference between these workplace retirement plans?
What Is a 401(a) and How Is It Different From a 401(k)? Investing & Retirement June 7th, 2021
A 401(a) retirement plan is much less common and more quirky than a 401(k). However, there are many similarities between…
A SIMPLE IRA is a workplace retirement plan for small businesses that is more restrictive than a solo 401(k) or a SEP IRA.
What Is a SIMPLE IRA and How Does It Work? Investing & Retirement May 27th, 2021
A SIMPLE IRA is a type of retirement plan available to small businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Because of…
Hybrid robo-advisor vs. full-service financial advisor: Which investing option is best for you?
Full-Service Financial Advisor vs. Hybrid Robo-Advisor: What’s Best for Me? Investing & Retirement April 30th, 2021
Money expert Clark Howard often recommends Vanguard Personal Advisor Services (PAS) to people who want to hire a financial advisor.…
The 401(k) withdrawal rules dictate when you can take money out of your 401(k) without paying an early withdrawal penalty.
401(k) Withdrawal Rules: Early Withdrawal Penalty & Exceptions Investing & Retirement April 26th, 2021
If you're thinking of retiring -- especially if you’re considering retiring early -- it's important to understand the 401(k) withdrawal…
Consider these questions to ask a financial advisor before you decide to hire one, money expert Clark Howard says.
10 Questions To Ask a Financial Advisor Investing & Retirement April 1st, 2021
You may not interview a fast-food manager about her menu or quiz a mall employee on the origins of the…
Betterment vs Wealthfront
Betterment vs. Wealthfront: Which Robo-Advisor Is Best for You? Investing & Retirement April 1st, 2021
“Betterment vs. Wealthfront: Who’s best?” is a seemingly never-ending debate among robo-advisor enthusiasts. But which robo-advisor actually is the best?…
Marcus Invest Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons
Marcus Invest Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons Investing & Retirement March 12th, 2021
Goldman Sachs recently unveiled its robo-advisor, Marcus Invest, which I'll review in this article. How does Marcus Invest compare to…
How much does a financial advisor cost? The answer depends on the type of financial advisor you choose and the method they use to get paid.
How Much Does a Financial Advisor Cost? Investing & Retirement February 24th, 2021
Figuring out how much a financial advisor costs can be challenging. But it's easier if you understand how financial advisors…
A fiduciary financial advisor must put their clients' interests above their own.
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One? Investing & Retirement February 22nd, 2021
If you're looking for financial advice, you may come across the term “fiduciary financial advisor.” What is a fiduciary? And…
What do you do with a lump sum, inheritance or windfall?
What To Do With a Lump Sum, Inheritance or Windfall Investing & Retirement February 17th, 2021
If you recently received a lump sum of money through an inheritance or any other reason, congratulations. You're in a…
The three investing categories include self-directed, robo-advisor and financial advisor.
Investing: Self-Directed vs. Robo-Advisor vs. Financial Advisor Investing & Retirement January 27th, 2021
When you set out to invest, you first have to determine whether you’re going to handle everything yourself or outsource…
The Securing a Strong Retirement Act of 2020 is a bipartisan bill that would help the American public with its retirement needs.
Helpful Changes May Be Coming to Your Retirement Accounts Investing & Retirement November 2nd, 2020
A new bipartisan retirement bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives last week could provide help to seniors, lower-income…
Our Stickr.co review looks at whether the company is a scam and how much money you can make.
Stickr.co Review: How It Works and How Much You Can Earn Make Money September 11th, 2020
Let's review Stickr.co, which promises that you can earn passive income every month by allowing companies to advertise on the…
Icon of a figure excited after taking the steps to open a bank account with bad credit
How to Open a Bank Account With Bad Credit Banks & Banking August 25th, 2020
Unless you stuff all your cash under your mattress or convert it into precious metals, it's likely that you'll need…