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?
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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
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?”
Example 1A: Why You Stay the Course
Investing won’t always feel good. But the times that feel bad are often the best, most important times to stay the course.
The Eternal Struggle of Personal Finance
The eternal struggle of personal finance is evaluating many options and choosing a single financial plan to execute…at least for today.
We Received a $600,000 Inheritance: Now What?
Felicia received a $600,000 inheritance. How should she think about taxes, spending, and investing over the long run?
Your Portfolio Works While You Work
Put in some time and effort up front, don’t hover too much, and use time as a lever: make your portfolio work while you work.
Backdoor Roth IRAs: The 6-Figure Power of Simple Advice
Even simple financial planning tools – like a backdoor Roth IRA – can lead to $100,000+ savings in the long run.
12 Financial Planning Topics for New Parents
Financial planning is vital for new parents. Plan for new expenses, put financial safety nets in place, and take advantage of the tax code where you can.
Inaction Is Not Inactivity
As an investor, inaction is your friend. But it’s important, paradoxically, that we differentiate inaction from inactivity.
False Proxies That Deceive Your Finances
False proxies are misleading indicators that don’t align with the desired outcome you thought they did. And they can ruin your finances.