Investing & Retirement Planning

Is lump-sump investing or dollar-cost averaging the better strategy? If you have money to invest, read on and compare the two approaches.

529 plans help you start saving for your child’s college expenses, but is it the best savings vehicle?

A Roth IRA Conversion Ladder can be your first step to early retirement. Here’s how to create a conversion ladder today.

The best Vanguard funds today include the exceedingly popular and cost-effective Vanguard Total Stock Market ETF (VTI); the high-performing, large-cap focused Vanguard S&P 500 ETF (VOO); and the globally-minded, ex-U.S. Vanguard Total International Stock ETF (VXUS).

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.

Pensions are often for government employees and offer guaranteed income for life, but they are becoming more and more uncommon. Here’s everything you need to know about pensions.

Retiring early can seem impossible for most, but there are a lot of ways to increase your savings and reach retirement long before your 60s. Here’s how to retire at 45.

Cashing out your Bitcoin (or other cryptos) has gotten easier. You can withdraw it via a crypto exchange, an online broker, a Bitcoin ATM, or a crypto debit card, or even spend it at crypto-friendly businesses.

I recommend three portfolios for DIY index investors that can make investing simpler and cheaper. Plus, they could very well outperform more expensive portfolios.

Wondering how to invest $100K? Dive into our recommendations for the smartest ways to invest, including retirement accounts and buying the best stocks and ETFs.