Financial Articles

What makes a good investor? While mastering the art of patience plays a role, it also comes down to learning and feedback.

The stock market can be a place where wealth is made, but also, where fortunes are lost. The difference between these outlooks stems from the misconceptions many investors have about the market, so here, you will find 10 truths.

In a society where school, marriage, homeownership, children and career success tend to be seen as the only available paths of your future, it can cause you to lose sight of what might make you the most fulfilled.

When it comes to your investments, the capital gains tax applies to more accounts, transactions and profits than you might realize.

Here, author John Yeigh compiles a list of ten “whys” behind his choice to file for Social Security benefits just after full retirement age, instead of delaying until age 70.

lthough the price of gas is now going down, you’ve more than likely felt the continuation of soaring inflation in your wallet.

We all have a tendency to control as much in our lives as possible. However, what if learning to not force things brought you closer to the life you desire?

Your concept of money will inevitably change over your lifetime; however, you’re more likely to see the most drastic changes at the beginning of your life, as well as at the end (when thoughts around money tend to mean nothing).

The greatest issue with investing your emergency fund comes down to risk. If you’re willing to part with money in your emergency fund and know you will still sleep at night, that money doesn’t belong there.

One of the elements of a strategic tax plan can include utilizing Roth IRAs, which offer tax-free qualified withdrawals. However, when you convert a pre-tax account is crucial, as each dollar converted is taxed as ordinary income.

While current interest rate levels sit around 2.5 percent, with inflation sticking around, the Fed could continue raising rates to as high as four or five percent. Will this be disastrous for markets?

Here, 38-year-old blogger, Peter, compiles the biggest takeaways of reaching financial independence.