Financial frauds are more common than you think. Most often, until someone has been a victim of financial fraud, they fail to recognize the growing intensity of these crimes. However, the numbers tell a different story. According to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC),...

Tax-loss harvesting refers to a strategy wherein you can sell securities at a loss to offset your capital gains tax due on the sale of profitable securities. In other words, you can sell your investment at a loss to lower your tax liability. Tax-loss harvesting can...

It can be overwhelming to compare your financial progress with others and be bound by a timeline. But it can also offer you a roadmap for the future and give you something to aspire for. Financial milestones are targets that you aim to achieve by a certain age or...

If you have been planning for your retirement, you may have come across several types of savings and investment accounts. The two most popularly used include the 401(k) and the Individual Retirement Account (IRA). For decades, retirees have relied on these to save for...

Financial planning is essential for achieving one’s financial goals. It is a step-by-step approach wherein you create a financial plan to control your income, expenses, and investments to better manage your finances. However, not everyone has a financial plan....

The world of investing is complicated, especially for new investors. Undoubtedly, investing can cause a genuine fear of loss among new investors. Moreover, even seasoned investors can be fearful of the investment world in some cases; specifically, the fear of...

Retirement is a time in life that a lot of people look forward to. Life is a lot more relaxed after retirement as the stress and deadlines of work are no longer there. You can use this time to pursue hobbies, travel the world, catch up with friends and family, and...

It is almost time to bid goodbye to 2021. The year has been a mix of challenges and opportunities. With the pandemic settling down and the stock market regaining its old charm, 2021 is ending on a good note. Even though the year brought respite for millions of...

The years before your retirement can be rather crucial. Regardless of when you decide to settle into retirement, the time left to retire significantly narrows down when you reach 55. Considering the fact that most people retire by 65, you have only 10 years to save...

The years before your retirement can be rather crucial. Regardless of when you decide to settle into retirement, the time left to retire significantly narrows down when you reach 55. Considering the fact that most people retire by 65, you have only 10 years to save...

The success of your investments depends on how you keep track of and manage your investment portfolio. Maintaining equilibrium between risk and reward, diversifying your investments optimally, timing the market, knowing when to enter and exit, etc., are some ways that you can use to ensure that your portfolio fares well over time and delivers the returns that you expect from it. Creating a high-yielding portfolio can take time, effort, proper knowledge, awareness, and a lot of foresight.

Retirement is the golden period of your life, provided you save well for it. If you have sufficient retirement savings, you can spend your non-working years traveling, enjoying life, spending time with your family, and doing anything else you like. However, if your...