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Warren Buffett advises investors to only buy assets they fully understand. Buffett recommends S&P 500 index funds for most retirement savers because they’re simple and easy to manage. Staying within ...

Retirement buckets are a way to organize your retirement savings. Let's explore how to divvy your savings into "buckets," and ...

The sooner you open a Roth IRA, the sooner you can start growing your tax-free retirement portfolio. Here are 5 easy steps to ...

The financial services industry now has the green light to offer private equity, hedge funds and non-traded REITs in your 401(k). While this sounds like democratization, it's actually a warning sign ...

Buying a duplex early in retirement can significantly improve financial stability. In one example, rental income from the second unit covered most of the mortgage. After selling some vacant land to ...

Discover eight smart ways to invest $1,000 right now, from index funds, to fractional shares, and skill-building, for long-term growth and wealth building.