Investing

When saving for your child’s college education, one of the biggest challenges is deciding between a 529 prepaid tuition plan and a traditional 529... Read more

Many parents want to start saving for future educational expenses for their kids as soon as possible. One popular way to do so is through a 529 plan,... Read more

You may have been taught to pay off debt before you invest. But if you’re wondering, “Should I pay off student loans or invest my money?”... Read more

Originally published April 28, 2017. I started my get-out-of-debt journey five years ago, owing almost $50,000. At several points, I had to decide... Read more

Staring down the barrel of a loaded student loan balance, month after month, can be stressful. You’ve probably wished it would all just go... Read more

For many parents, investing in their child’s education is a priority. But as the cost of college has skyrocketed in three decades — doubling... Read more

Does who’s in charge impact your finances? It’s common for us to believe that the president of the United States — whoever that is — has a... Read more

Note: This story has been updated since its original publish date of August 21, 2017. $995 million. Winning the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots... Read more

If you’re a parent, it might be hard to think about the future between cereal spills and crayon masterpieces on the wall. But the cost of college... Read more

There’s nothing I love more than curling up with a good book. And if that book can make me richer, so much the better. That’s one of the reasons... Read more

I’ve wanted to buy an investment property for a while. It seems like anyone who has money in retirement also had the foresight to buy real... Read more

Although I had to pay for my own college education, I avoided student loans for the most part by choosing an inexpensive school, working full time,... Read more