David Weliver Can you cash out your 401(k) and take the money? Technically, yes. But you should do everything you can to avoid it. Cashing out early will cost you huge in penalties and lost growth over the next few decades.
Our simple life insurance calculator will help you determine how much life insurance you should purchase to provide for your loved ones.
Getting ready to buy your first house can be daunting. Credit scores, down payments, and mortgages are all on your mind. Here’s a guide to help you get ready to make one of the biggest purchases of your life.
With so many realty sites listing the same homes and rental properties for sale, it can be difficult for house hunters to know where to look. Zillow is our no. 1 pick overall, while Trulia offers a great mobile experience and Redfin is tops for for connecting with agents.
Having the right real estate agent that knows the market you’re probing is a necessity. Thankfully, you can get paired up pretty quickly with the right agent by following a few simple steps: ask for referrals (the right way), find a few more options online, and “interview” your candidates. The best option will be clear to you.
After spending nearly 20 years reporting on money for young adults, there are 10 of the best personal finance books to ready early in life.
If you carry a classic American Express Green, Gold, or Platinum card, or any other credit card that has no pre-set spending limit, you probably know this doesn’t mean your card has no limit at all. So how is your spending limit calculated, and what happens if you hit it? I found out last month.
Mutual funds are a great way to invest in a broader market, and help you avoid rookie errors that could cost you big money.
Is your 401k asset allocation set correctly? Failing to check could cost you $10,000 or more! Here are two easy methods for ensuring proper allocation.
I recommend three portfolios for DIY index investors that can make investing simpler and cheaper. Plus, they could very well outperform more expensive portfolios.