401(k) Match: What Is It, How It Works
Investing & Retirement
April 21, 2021
If your company offers a 401(k) match, get excited. You have an opportunity to stockpile free money for your retirement.…
IRA vs. 401(k): Which Is Better?
Investing & Retirement
April 20, 2021
If you're contributing to a retirement account in the United States, you've probably debated IRA vs. 401(k) at some point.…
Roth vs. Traditional 401(k): What’s the Difference?
Investing & Retirement
April 20, 2021
If you're enrolling in your company retirement plan, your company may offer you a choice: Roth vs. traditional 401(k). But…
Comparing Hybrid Financial Advisors: Vanguard vs. Schwab vs. Fidelity
Investing & Retirement
April 19, 2021
Are you looking for a financial advisor? Money expert Clark Howard loves to recommend the hybrid advisor options from Vanguard,…
401(k) Contribution Limits for 2021
Investing & Retirement
April 16, 2021
A workplace 401(k) plan can help you save a substantial amount of money for your retirement. But how much, exactly?…
How To Open a Roth IRA
Investing & Retirement
April 13, 2021
Money expert Clark Howard thinks Roth IRAs are just about the best tool around when it comes to saving for…
Personal Capital Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons
Investing & Retirement
April 7, 2021
This retirement-centric company helps you track and optimize your retirement planning with free tools. It also combines automated investing with…
Best Financial Advisors in 2021
Investing & Retirement
April 6, 2021
Type "best financial advisors" into your favorite search engine, and you'll get a variety of results including lists of robo-advisors,…
Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium Review
Investing & Retirement
April 5, 2021
Schwab Intelligent Portfolios Premium provides a way to invest your money and get inexpensive access to a team of financial…
Betterment vs. Wealthfront: Which Robo-Advisor Is Best for You?
Investing & Retirement
April 1, 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?…
10 Questions To Ask a Financial Advisor
Investing & Retirement
April 1, 2021
You may not interview a fast-food manager about her menu or quiz a mall employee on the origins of the…
401(k) Rollover: What You Need To Know & Options
Investing & Retirement
March 29, 2021
Should you roll over your 401(k) or leave it with your old company? If you've recently left a job or…
Fidelity Personalized Planning & Advice Review
Investing & Retirement
March 29, 2021
Fidelity Personalized Planning and Advice offers robo-investing plus unlimited financial planning and coaching. In this article, I'll explain why money…
Betterment Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons
Investing & Retirement
March 25, 2021
If you're reading a Betterment review, you probably already know something about robo-advisors. But how do they work, and what…
Wealthfront Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons
Investing & Retirement
March 25, 2021
As I hope you'll understand after reading this Wealthfront review, if you want to outsource your investing but you don't…
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
Investing & Retirement
March 25, 2021
If you want to learn how to find a financial advisor you can trust, you've come to the right place.…
401(k) Rollover: How To Roll Over a 401(k)
Investing & Retirement
March 24, 2021
If you've decided to move the funds from your retirement account at your former company, you need to understand how…
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services Review
Investing & Retirement
March 22, 2021
Vanguard Personal Advisor Services offers the personal touch and level of service of a traditional financial advisor at the price…
Marcus Invest Review: How It Works, Pros & Cons
Investing & Retirement
March 12, 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?
Investing & Retirement
February 24, 2021
Figuring out how much a financial advisor costs can be challenging. But it's easier if you understand how financial advisors…
What Is a Fiduciary Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
Investing & Retirement
February 22, 2021
If you're looking for financial advice, you may come across the term “fiduciary financial advisor.” What is a fiduciary? And…
Should I Pay Off Debt, Save Money or Invest?
Investing & Retirement
February 18, 2021
You've got some cash and you're facing a financial decision: Should you invest, pay off debt or save that money…
Charles Schwab Review 2021: Pros & Cons
Investing & Retirement
February 17, 2021
In some ways, writing a Charles Schwab review isn't much different now than it would have been in the 1970s.…
Vanguard Review 2021: Pros & Cons
Investing & Retirement
February 17, 2021
Most Vanguard reviews focus on the firm's bread and butter: its low-cost index funds. The Vanguard Group is not a…
Fidelity Investments Review 2021: Pros & Cons
Investing & Retirement
February 17, 2021
You probably know Fidelity Investments is a giant, popular investment company. Our Fidelity review will help you figure out whether…
What To Do With a Lump Sum, Inheritance or Windfall
Investing & Retirement
February 17, 2021
If you recently received a lump sum of money through an inheritance or any other reason, congratulations. You're in a…
Fidelity vs. Vanguard vs. Schwab: Which Brokerage Is Best?
Investing & Retirement
February 5, 2021
Fidelity, Vanguard and Schwab are massively popular investment companies. Money expert Clark Howard recommends all three. If you’re deciding which…
Emergency Fund Complete Guide: How Much & Where
Save Money
February 2, 2021
You may know what an emergency fund is, but are you sure about where to put it, how much to…
Who Should Use a Robo-Advisor?
Investing & Retirement
January 29, 2021
Robots are slowly invading society, but at least so far, the relationship isn’t adversarial like you see in the movies.…
What Is a Financial Advisor and Do I Need One?
Investing & Retirement
January 29, 2021
Considering that as little as 1% of the U.S. population uses a financial advisor, there’s understandably some mystery about what…