Like many other businesses, investment brokers sometimes offer bonuses to encourage investors to sign up with their services. Not all brokers offer a sign-up bonus, but a surprising number do. In this article, we'll look at the 13 best…

There are several different “lazy portfolios” you can employ if you like the set-it-and-forget-it portfolio concept. One of the less common – and less understood – versions is the 7Twelve Portfolio. It is one of the more complicated lazy…

ProjectionLab is a financial simulator that will help you work out the mechanics of financial planning. It enables you to enter your current financial profile and future projections, then determine when you’ll reach your goals. But it does more…

There are a lot of good reasons to hold cash. An emergency fund is a must. Then there's saving for a home or vacation. Whatever the reason, the big question is where are the best short-term investments to park…

Series I Savings Bonds rates fell from historic levels again this month. The Labor Department released Consumer Price Index (CPI-U) data last month that showed prices rising by 5.0%, down from 8.2% last November. As a result, the Inflation…

Investment advisors charging one percent of the investments they manage for you is the industry norm. Many charge more than that. Not sure how fees may affect your wealth over time, then check out this report. In an effort…