Thanks to an invite from Canadian Capitalist, I had the pleasure of hanging out with accomplished and respected Canadian bloggers Michael...

I have been a proponent of the DFA (Dimensional Fund Advisors) approach to investing, based on the academic research of Fama and French –...

I’ve always been a guy who sets goals. But lately I’ve been thinking about whether I’ve given the goals too much power in my life. For...

Taking time out to put your personal finances in gear can reap both immediate and long-term benefits, from cashing gift cards to...

When a man named Andrew Hyde began an adventure in minimalism, he only owned 15 things. It eventually moved to 39 and now it sits around...

A lot of people are under the impression that having a budget, or being able to create a budget, is all they need in order to get ahead...

According to a joint survey by the Consumer Federation of American and the CFP Board, households with a financial plan in place felt a...

Financial Advice to Ignore – Even If You Get It From Your Mother! Listed below are some time-honored maxims that we’ve all heard. ...

We’ve all seen Michael Douglas deliver Gordon Gekko’s classic “Greed is good” monologue in the 1987 film Wall Street. But how would you...

Back in the old days, before streaming video on the internet, I’d cruise channels looking for my two favorite nerd vice shows-...

Can you force a grandchild to take a drug test in order to receive an inheritance? Insist your heirs use trust funds only for tuition at...

I’m always asked, “Which financial documents do I have to keep, and which can I toss?” Here’s my list. Print it now, consult it...

The stock market has been climbing but some investors worry it will come tumbling down again. Their fear: Washington’s much-dreaded...

The economy is rumbling along, out of control, with nobody at the reins. Straight ahead, the road abruptly ends, yet the horses show no...

(from the IRS) If the sweltering dog days of summer aren’t incentive enough to get out of the sun for awhile, the IRS suggests another...

When you’re sick and go to the doctor, it’s safe to say you expect to be assessed and treated based on how you feel. But what if the...

This is a great article – and will give you some real ideas to think about in your estate planning. Steve ————————————– This is a guest...

Sometimes fear can lead you down the wrong path (or keep you off the right path). Steve (Bloomberg News) The day Michael Anselmo signed a...

Rick Kahler, an advisor who writes for AdviceIQ, is a superb contrarian. Like with his thoughts here about why it is dumb to spend TOO...