No, retiring early won’t kill you: understanding studies of retirement and longevity
I understand that retiring is never an easy decision. People wonder about how they will spend their time, and whether they will be happy outside of a job. I get that. But what I don't like is the unusual fear-mongering about change. Reputable magazines publish some things that scare people into ...

Protecting your nest egg
This is so beautiful, and yet in a way so scary. A bird's nest in the winter is entirely exposed to the elements, much like your stock portfolio "nest egg" during a recession. Birds seek shelter. Shouldn't you? (Today is just a picture piece...detailed articles to come) (picture credit: Crystalline Radical)

The Automatic Millionaire: book review and criticism
Can you become a millionaire...without making a lot of money or having willpower? You can, promises money writer David Bach in The Automatic Millionaire. Bach is one of the most popular money advisers and his explanations can be very catchy (he's the one who coined the term "the latte factor"). Does ...

Die Broke: A Radical Four-Part Financial Plan
Conventional money wisdom focuses on saving. If you earn more, limit expenses, and plan properly, you'll be able to save enough for retirement and still have something to pass along to the kids. This is the philosophy on which most advisers operate. But there is just one problem-the conventional wisdom ...

The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous and Broke
What advice would you give to young people struggling with debt? I was wondering this question and decided to see what the experts had to say. I recently read The Money Book for the Young, Fabulous & Broke by financial expert Suze Orman. I have seen Orman appear on TV many ...

Are You Eating Your Retirement Savings?
Some of my acquaintances think it's impossible to save nowadays. They say there is nothing left after taxes, housing, and basic social expenses. One person even said it's getting to the point that $50,000 is not enough to live in Chicago. This seemed curious to me, so I started a discussion ...