Sometimes, it seems as though personal finance advice is all about what you should have done. But we’re all able to easily identify the mistakes we’ve made in the past. The important advice is what you should do to correct those old mistakes. Shoulda coulda woulda is singularly unhelpful in those situations. This is particularly [...]
We cannot change the cards we were dealt, but we can certainly increase our chances of success by changing how we play the hand. Tweaking our outlook can dramatically improve our life. There’s no doubt about it. In fact, there are plenty of tricks we can employ to improve our finances by adjusting how we [...]
This is Veoletta’s story on how she was able to retire early. She will be sharing her financial tips from time to time on MoneyNing. I began planning for retirement when I was 24. I knew I would never have a job that provided a pension or medical benefits so I bought a three unit [...]
One of the wonderful things about living in modern times is that we all have more choices available to us than our recent ancestors could even dream of. From the orange juice aisle to your company’s 401(k) plan, it’s possible to choose the exact product that will fit our needs.
As retirement approaches for Boomers across the country (including my own parents), these future men and women of leisure face a big question: Where should they live out their golden years? For some, this question is a no-brainer. Staying in the same house that has long-since been paid off, is in close proximity to children [...]
If you’re like the majority of Americans, you have not put together a last will and testament. Let’s face it, thinking about what will happen to your money and property after your death is not a pleasant way to spend your time. However, it’s irresponsible to leave these decisions up to chance. Here are some [...]
