Warren Buffett was once asked how he would invest if he were ‘30 years old again’ — his answer was simple. How to implement his strategy today
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Would Warren Buffett’s investment strategy be any different if he were a young man investing for the first time today, compared to when he got started back in the 1940s? This is the question someone once proposed at a Berkshire Hathaway […]
‘Tie yourself to the mast’: Godfather of financial independence JL Collins tells Hasan Minhaj how to build wealth in just 3 steps
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Is achieving financial freedom something anyone can do, regardless of their income? If you’ve read JL Collins’ book, The Simple Path to Wealth, you know he believes the answer to that question is yes. Known in the FIRE (Financial Independence, Retire […]
Secret shopper in Seattle exposes why store prices are often wrong, don’t match what you pay at checkout. Honest mistake or ‘deceptive’ practice?
Price check? You bet, thanks to an issue with some U.S. retailers overcharging customers for products tagged as being on sale. One secret shopper, however, brought receipts — literally. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal with […]
Sydney Sweeney reacts to Trump praise on viral AEO jeans ad that sent stock soaring 25%. Should you invest in virality?
Four months after her controversial American Eagle Outfitters (AEO) jean campaign sent the retailer’s stock soaring (at least temporarily), actress Sydney Sweeney has finally broken her silence. The retailer’s ad campaign, which rolled out in late July, used a wordplay on ‘genes’ with the tagline “Sydney Sweeney has great jeans,” which sparked debate over race […]
College-style retirement living is booming — but is lifelong learning worth the hefty price tag? What to know before heading to class
Imagine a retirement lifestyle that takes you back to college instead of the golf course or the bingo hall. According to a recent New York Times article, it’s becoming a growing trend for some older Americans, with “university retirement communities” (URCs) booming across the country. (1) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now […]
Should you pay off your mortgage early or buy US stocks with the Fed cutting rates? 2 big pros and cons American homeowners must know
After cutting its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point in September, the Federal Reserve is widely expected to implement two more cuts by year’s end, according to CNBC. [1] While this signals relief for many borrowers, mortgage rates remain high. As of the first week of October, the average 30-year fixed mortgage rate was […]
Forget billionaire Charlie Munger’s rule about saving your first $100K — here’s why everything changes when you hit $20K, and how to take advantage
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. If you’re trying to build wealth, your first six figures in savings is a huge milestone. That’s according to the late billionaire Charlie Munger. “It’s a b——, but you gotta do it,” Munger told investors at an annual Berkshire Hathaway meeting […]
Regrets, they’ve had a few — here’s what this Gen Z writer says he learned from sitting down with 200 retirees to ask about the rocky roads they walked before settling into retirement
Are you thinking about retirement? Do you have a solid plan in place? If you don’t, you might find the wisdom shared with 24-year-old Business Insider reporter Noah Sheidlower in his article, “What I learned from 200 retirees,” interesting. After reading through 4,500 responses to a retirement survey and interviewing 200 retirees, the Gen Z […]
Your company’s forcing you back to the office — and you’re ready to quit. Here’s how to get your finances in shape before you hand in your notice
Lily and her husband decided to leave Brooklyn after they had their first child. Their apartment was too cramped and her brother had a vacation home in a town two hours north of New York. They closed the sale of their property in late summer 2024, and Lily’s work told her they were fine with […]
I’m 35 years old and working bores me — I just inherited $1M from my grandpa and it feels like a sign. Can I quit my job and live off this windfall?
While the idea of being a millionaire seems like a one-way ticket to an easy life, the truth is, a million dollars doesn’t last very long. Take the case of Andrew. He’s 35, and just inherited $1 million from his deceased grandfather. He currently has $200,000 in savings between his retirement accounts and investment funds, […]