With the current popularity of robo-advisors, some wonder what the difference is between an algorithm and a financial professional. Robo-advisors have been able to do something that traditional financial professionals have not: allow those with limited resources to...
Many of us have experienced the cost of financial literacy gaps at one point or another. And if you’re like most folks, the gaps in your financial literacy probably cost you at least $500 last year alone.1 Think of it as a type of financial illiteracy tax....
Donating to charities is a win-win when filing taxes. You get to help a cause you care about and can claim dedications on cash contributions. But what happens when the charity you’ve given to is fraudulent? You’ve now donated to a false entity, haven’t helped the...
If you’ve just begun your career and started collecting a decent paycheck, retirement probably feels like it’s lightyears away. But it will get here quicker than you expect, and when it does, you’ll want to be prepared. And if you’re in your 40s or 50s and haven’t...
It’s no secret that the cost of pursuing higher education is becoming unaffordable, even for affluent families. But if you have aspirations of sending your child to college, it is possible, but there are some details to consider. According to the College...
