More posts by Christopher Smith
Is building a dividend portfolio a good idea, and what are the best dividend stocks? In this article, I'll tell…
A 529 savings plan gives you a tax-free way to invest for your child's education. But what are the best…
We're in the midst of a long stretch of historically low interest rates. Getting much more than 0.50% APY in…
Compound interest is one of the most exciting financial phenomena. Why? It's earning interest on interest! Get 10% in annual…
Lemonade isn't just a sweet drink that's perfect for summer. It's also the name of a relatively new insurance company…
Money expert Clark Howard isn't a fan of investing in individual stocks. Clark thinks putting an outsized percentage of your…
In a move that surely will make a negative impact on the credit score of some of its customers, Wells…
Whoever came up with the phrase, "It takes money to make money," was probably a big fan of compound interest.…
The difference between an ETF vs. a mutual fund may seem trivial, as both are available as part of professionally-managed…
Inflation rose to 6.2% in October, the highest level that United States consumers have experienced since 1990. Since inflation erodes…
A mutual fund is an investment vehicle that gives you access to a diversified, professionally-managed portfolio. In this article, I'll…
An ETF, or exchange-traded fund, is a type of investment that you buy and sell through a stock exchange or…
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 has stopped charging overdraft fees to any of its customers. Ally temporarily waived some overdraft fees starting in…
Funding your retirement is one of the most important financial goals you'll ever pursue. But it can seem daunting, especially…
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 type of retirement plan available to small businesses with 100 or fewer employees. Because of…
Money expert Clark Howard is passionate about many financial topics. But it's hard to find something that gets him more…
Money expert Clark Howard thinks that beyond supporting yourself, saving and investing for retirement should be your most important financial…
A solo 401(k) is a retirement plan for the self-employed. If you're a business owner, a solo 401(k) is a…
Money expert Clark Howard often recommends Vanguard Personal Advisor Services (PAS) to people who want to hire a financial advisor.…
If you're thinking about early retirement, it may be important for you to understand the Rule of 55 for 401(k)…
If you're self-employed, contributing to a SEP IRA may be a great way to fund your retirement. In this article,…
If you're funding your retirement through an Individual Retirement Account (IRA), you'll want to know the IRA withdrawal rules to…
If you're thinking of retiring -- especially if you’re considering retiring early -- it's important to understand the 401(k) withdrawal…
If your company offers a 401(k) match, get excited. You have an opportunity to stockpile free money for your retirement.…
If you're enrolling in your company retirement plan, your company may offer you a choice: a Roth 401(k) or a…
If you're contributing to a retirement account in the United States, you've probably debated IRA vs. 401(k) at some point.…
Are you looking for a financial advisor? Money expert Clark Howard loves to recommend the hybrid advisor options from Vanguard,…
A workplace 401(k) plan can help you save a substantial amount of money for your retirement. But how much, exactly?…
