Why Everyone Needs a “Life File”
What is a Life File? And what happens to your loved ones if you die without having a Life File put together?
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Jesse Cramer
Jesse Cramer created The Best Interest to explain personal finance and investing in simple terms. His writing has been featured by CNBC, MSN, The Motley Fool, and other national publications. He resides in Rochester, NY with his wife and their dog, where he works in wealth management. Follow Jesse on Twitter: @BestInterest_JC
Lifestyles of the Monks and Irish
What lifestyle takeaways can we learn from hikes up a remote monastery and nights spent in a spirited Irish pub?
When In Doubt, Zoom Out
Current 1-year stock market returns look amazing. Who would choose any alternative investing strategy when their current method has granted them 40%, 50%, or higher 1-year returns? We need to zoom out.
Buffett’s Best Wisdom – 18 Quotes for Warren’s Birthday
Warren Buffett turned 93 years old last week, so let me share my favorite Buffett quotes and why they’re so educational.
Loan Forgiveness Ain’t Magic
When the Government owns your student loan debt, they can just make it disappear, right? Not so fast. Loan forgiveness is not magic.
The Most Frustrating Phrase in Personal Finance
“It depends” is a near-universal phrase in personal finance. How do we get more financial certainty when “it depends” surrounds us?
Why’d I Buy a Home With a 6.5% Mortgage?!
My wife and I recently bought a home with a 6.5% mortgage. And while financially unlucky, it’s the right move. Here’s why…
The $703,000 Benefit of Dividend Reinvestment
What are dividends? What is dividend reinvestment? And how can it make a 6- or 7-figure difference to your retirement wealth?
How to Avoid Frauds and Ponzi Schemes
Financial fraud is affecting two small towns in Upstate New York. What can we learn from them to avoid frauds in our financial lives?
How Do You Compare to “How America Saves?”
How do you accounts and habits stack up against Vanguard’s comprehensive retirement report, “How America Saves?”