5 Financial New Years Resolutions You Should Definitely Consider
Each year millions of people plan and prepare to usher in the New Year with better habits, yet it is estimated that only 8% of individuals who set New…
About to Lose Income? Tips to Weather the Storm
Have you considered how a loss of income will impact your finances? A loss of income can result from a job loss, pay cut, injury or illness. It's not …
Are You Kidding? You're Not Thinking About Retirement Yet?
What's your vision of retirement? Freedom to do what you want? Travel? Fishing?
"Retirement" is about having the freedom to control your own life whe…
Are You Prepared for a Loss of Income?
Isn't it funny that we just can't bear to think about the unthinkable? What would you do if you lost your job or suffered a pay cut? Here are some t…
Begin the New Year with These Tips
At the start of a new year, many people traditionally set goals or make changes. Whether you make resolutions or avoid them, follow these tips for mak…
Do You (Really) Need a Financial Advisor?
Plan your financial plan: When does a financial advisor makes sense, and when does it cost you more?
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Don’t Let Coronavirus Make Your Savings Sick
Why a Personal Savings Plan Is Important and Tips for Getting Started
How much Americans save—or don't save—has been in the news since th…
Financial Planning for the Year Ahead
Tips for wrapping up this year and getting a jump start on the next.
The end of the year is fast approaching and many people are thinking of things o…
First Step of Investing? Don't!
Investments may seem like a good way to get wealthy, but they can make you poor just as easy. Before investing in anything, beware of these red flag…
FoolProof Saving: How to Save Successfully
For many Americans, the suggestion of having three to six months of savings in an emergency fund is daunting. Ideally, it would be great to have that …
How to Stop Living Paycheck to Paycheck
Are you or your family living right up to your income? Or perhaps you are going a bit beyond your income to make ends meet—running up credit car…
Is Borrowing from Your 401k Smart?
It is an increasing trend! And boy is it tempting. But is it smart? Probably not, if you wish to retire (soon)...
Is It Impossible Getting Teens to Save?
Getting in the savings habit early will change a teenager's life. FoolProof has some enjoyable tips to get that habit going, right now.
Make the Most of Your Financial Resolutions
What are your financial resolutions? Most people want to save more, spend less, and pay down debt, according to a recent survey from Fidelity. These a…
Saving for Retirement? Comparing Traditional and Roth IRAs
Individual retirement accounts, known as IRAs, are popular tax-advantaged vehicles for saving for retirement. Although there are actually 11 different…
What Is a 401(k) Plan?
A 401(k) plan in laymen's terms is a saving plan for retirement, offered by your employer. There’s a lot to 401(k)’s, so it is probably makes se…
Where Should You Save Your Money?
Have you been saving your money? If so, what type of account are you putting it in? There are many choices. In this report we look at typical savings …
Work Disruption Can Lead to Bills Piling Up
It's the end of the month, and money's tight. How to cut down on your costs? We've got a few suggestions...