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Outside The Box: Can You Retire Early If You Have Kids?

FIRE isn’t only possible for the child-free. Read more

In One Chart: The Path To Financial Independence And Retiring Early, In One Simple Chart

There are lots of moving parts to the FIRE movement, but one crucial step toward achieving that coveted status is as eas... Read more

Encore: Future Retirees: Brace Yourself For Three Major Financial Risks

Risks appear manageable for today’s seniors, but problems loom Read more

This Person Knows All Your Secrets — And Its Not Your Shrink Or Spouse

All the roles financial planners play…and the ones they shouldn’t. Read more

The Tell: Dow, S&P 500 Bulls Are Facing The Most Important Test Of The New Year, Says Analyst

The recent weakness that halted a 2019 rally for U.S. equity benchmarks, leaving them on track Friday for a three-day lo... Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Surges As Much As 10%, On Track For Biggest Daily Gain Of 2019

Bitcoin owners got a much needed break on Friday when the cryptocurrency surged to its highest level in more than two we... Read more

The Tell: How A Fed Put Could Leave Stock Market On Path For A Late-90s-style Meltup

One strategist sees echoes of the Fed’s 1998 reaction to economic turmoil in the central bank’s policy pivot. Follow... Read more

Are You Desperate And Considering A Payday Loan? There Are Other, Less Dangerous Options

Consumers have many alternatives when it comes to payday loans — many of which offer lower interest and other benefits... Read more

Market Snapshot: Stock Market On Track For Years Longest Skid As Trade Worries Persist

U.S. stocks fall Friday, putting major indexes on track for their longest losing streak of the year, as lingering fears ... Read more

Commodities Corner: Lumbers Epic Gain May Soon Give Way To A Bear-market Correction

Lumber prices have made quite a comeback this year, climbing by 25% in January and nearly erasing the decline suffered i... Read more

Tax Guy: Want To Be A Day Trader? Read This First

What it takes to meet the tax-law definition of a stock ‘trader’ Read more

Cryptos: Bitcoin Below $3,000 Would Trigger A Blood Bath, Says Analyst

Bitcoin prices traded higher on Friday, looking to snap a run of two consecutive losing weeks. Read more

Lax Payday Loan Regulations Could Hit Older Americans Especially Hard

A vulnerable population living on a fixed income, seniors are increasingly turning to payday loans in an emergency ... Read more

Tax Guy: Smart Tax Strategies For Active Day Traders

Do you trade stocks more often than most people wash their hands? Then read this. Read more