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A 30-year-old physician assistant who spent 7 years in school missed her 'prime investing years,' and she's not the only one
When you spend most of your 20s in school, you can miss out on early investing years and the perks …
Leo Aquino
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The Rule of 72 is a quick and simple formula to estimate when your investments will double
The Rule of 72 is a math formula that estimates how long it takes something to double or decline in…
Elizabeth Aldrich
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Understanding compound interest is key to building wealth or avoiding crushing debt
Understanding the way compound interest (interest paid on both principal and interest) works is key…
Elizabeth Aldrich
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Compound interest is either your best friend or your enemy. Here's how to make it work for you.
However, the good news is that most credit card issuers will give you a grace period up until your …
Clint Proctor
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These 3 Charts Show The Amazing Power Of Compound Interest
This chart by Business Insider's Andy Kiersz also emphasizes the impact of compound interest, and t…
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There's a simple reason one of Wall Street's most bullish strategists expects a 40% rise in the S&P 500 by 2030
"EPS could double to $400 by the end of the decade in our Roaring 2020s scenario," Ed Yardeni said …
Matthew Fox
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Less than half of Americans believe they're on track for retirement. Here's how to know and what to do if you're not.
Using an annual income multiplier is an easy way to determine if you are at the right amount for yo…
Laila Maidan
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A Gen Xer quit his corporate job in SF and moved to Colombia. He said Medellín is more affordable and he's been able to launch 2 startups.
Jason Bennett, 46, left the Bay Area for the chance to be his own boss abroad.
John Towfighi
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My 5-year-old could identify a butterfly's life cycle but not a nickel. It was my wake-up call to start teaching him about money.
My son could explain the lifecycle of a butterfly with the correct words but couldn't tell coins ap…
Laura Niebauer Palmer
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3 pieces of investment advice from Warren Buffett's annual letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders
In his 2024 letter to Berkshire Hathaway shareholders, centibillionaire Warren Buffett offered advi…
Katherine Tangalakis-Lippert
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I got life insurance for my 5-month-old baby. Here's why.
She decided to get life insurance for her baby for many reasons. She believes it's better than a 52…
Hoang Anh Le
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A software developer who built a hugely popular early-retirement calculator says 2 'boring' tips are helping her reach financial independence
Lauren Boland, the creator of early-retirement simulator cFIREsim, said the path to achieving FIRE …
A.J. Cohen
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Call it the Great Cash Out: Almost half of job switchers are making the mistake of cashing out their retirement savings when they go
Researchers warn that cashing out your retirement account when you leave a job can affect your long…
Jason Lalljee
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I saved $100,000 by 25 thanks to the good financial habits my mom and dad gave me. Here are my top tricks.
Saving money in your early 20s can be made easier by automating your savings and having clear finan…