seb_ra / Getty Images/iStockphoto If you’ve lived in different cities and tried to find a financial advisor, you may know the demand can vary greatly based on where you live. It’s not always the biggest cities that have the highest demand for financial advisors. I’m a Financial Advisor: 5 Things the Middle Class Wastes Money
Antonio_Diaz / Getty Images/iStockphoto No matter what stage you find yourself in with your finances, there’s always room for improvement. And there’s never been a better time to get on track with your money than now. Check Out: I’m a Self-Made Millionaire: 6 Steps I Took To Become Rich on an Average Salary For You:
Hispanolistic / iStock.com Many of us believe that a million-dollar paycheck will automatically solve all our problems, but the reality is that financial fears and anxieties plague even the very wealthy. Most people can’t understand how rich people can have problems, but it turns out that while they might not be stressing about where their
LaylaBird / Getty Images There are certain purchases retirees know better than to spend their money on during retirement. Using their savings to buy a timeshare, for example, might seem like a good decision at the time but ultimately lock retirees into long-term agreements with little return on investment. That’s Interesting: 7 Reasons You Shouldn’t
PeopleImages / Getty Images/iStockphoto The average American family has $62,410 in savings accounts, according to the most recent data from the Federal Reserve’s 2022 Survey of Consumer Finances. The most recent Gallup survey found that 62% of U.S. adults invested in stocks, a 1% increase from 2023. Explore More: 6 Things the Middle Class Should
Dean Mitchell / Getty Images Millennials’ finances are a mixed bag, with some hit incredibly hard as young workers during the Great Recession of 2008-09 and others suffering during the COVID-19 pandemic. Yet many millennials have bounced back, securing good jobs, engaging in smart retirement planning and securing what may be the last truly low
damircudic / Getty Images Think you need a fortune to build wealth? Think again. With the right strategy and a healthy dose of patience, even small monthly investments can grow into substantial wealth over time. GOBankingRates spoke with financial experts to uncover some practical ways to build wealth by investing as little as $100 a
sturti / iStock.com Every generation has unique financial needs based on their economic situations and life stages, making financial planning a serious struggle for many. Gen Z, approximately ages 12 to 27, spans several life stages, from the youngest who won’t be working for several more years, to the oldest who aren’t only working but
Brian Cahn/ZUMA Press Wire / Shutterstock / Brian Cahn/ZUMA Press Wire / Shutterstock In one of the big moments of a more-dramatic-than-expected election season, the Democratic nominee for president and current vice president, Kamala Harris, selected Tim Walz, governor of Minnesota, to be her running mate. While Walz seems to have taken a rocket ride
Goodboy Picture Company / Getty Images An AARP survey from January 2024 found that 20% of Americans ages 50+ have no retirement savings. Many also view their financial standing as “fair” or “poor.” With retirement so close, now is the perfect time to seek help getting back on track. Find Out: 7 Reasons You Shouldn’t