Retirement Revolution: How to use the 555 formula to retire early?

The onset of the new year prompts a sensible commitment to dedicating daily hours to enhance one’s understanding of personal finance. Our journey begins with an exploration of the rule of 72, paving the way for investors to delve into aligning their investment strategies with retirement planning. Recognizing that not everyone aspires to work indefinitely, … Read more

Financial Planning: 4 experts share tips on how to plan your finances for 2024

Most experts believe that the key to financial planning is diversification based on your risk profile as well as the duration you want to remain invested for. Diversification is one of the most important techniques in financial planning and investment. It is basically not putting all your eggs in one basket and hence aims to … Read more

Here’s how to prevent a costly divorce

We all know divorces are not uncommon in the U.S. Some of the most public splits over the years have included those of celebrities such as Johnny Depp and Amber Heard, Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony, Katie Holmes and Tom Cruise, and most recently, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner. In 2021, there were nearly 700,000 … Read more

Here’s how to use exchange-traded funds in your portfolio, experts say

Morsa Images | Getty Images Whether you’re a new or a seasoned investor, exchange-traded funds, or ETFs, are one option for your portfolio, depending on your goals and risk tolerance, experts say.  ETFs are a wrapper for individual assets such as stocks and bonds, similar to mutual funds. However, many ETFs have better tax efficiency … Read more

How to prepare for the ‘survivor’s penalty’ before a spouse passes

Nosystem Images | E+ | Getty Images Many older women outlive their spouses and may not expect higher future taxes after suffering from the loss. But there are ways to prepare, according to financial experts.  American women have a significantly higher life expectancy than men, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and … Read more