When it comes to picking a health insurance plan, the options can seem confusing. For years, I avoided my company’s high-deductible health insurance plan with a health savings account (HSA) because it felt scarier than simply paying the monthly premiums and...
When I wrote Making Money Simple, my goal was to give people a blueprint for turning career success into financial success. People who experience success in their careers often dedicate years acquiring knowledge and honing their craft. But enjoying professional...
Time mixed with the power of compounding is the most potent combination for wealth creation. Compound interest allows you to grow wealth faster by earning a return on your past returns. This isn’t a linear relationship – it’s exponential. The human brain isn’t good at...
Working with a financial advisor is a great decision. Would you argue a serious case about a legal document in a court of law without an attorney? Would you opt to have surgery from someone who wasn’t trained as a medical professional with expertise in your specific...
The most important rule in planning for retirement is to save early and often. How early and how often? Start as soon as you begin earning an income and save some of every paycheck. If you haven’t been saving, then the time to start is now. Saving early gives you what...