Here’s How I Stopped Fighting About Money With My Wife
There was a time back in 2010 when my wife and I fought about money constantly. We had a full joint account and, like jealous lovers on Facebook, we found ourselves scrutinizing each other’s every...
View ArticleIs It Possible To Spend No Money?
Last month, my wife and I challenged each other to a “no money weekend”. At first glance the rules were simple: survive from Friday night through Sunday night without opening our wallets. Of course,...
View ArticleI’m Not Worried About Money, and That Worries Me
During dinner last week my wife said: “You know, I’m due in a month.” I wondered what she was getting at… “We haven’t even started her room yet,” she said. This was true. For our first daughter’s room,...
View ArticleMarket Commentary
US job growth showed continued strength for the week ending December 5th. In fact, job growth for November 2014 in the US was the highest for several years. As such, we believe the US economy remains...
View ArticleNFL Players Must “Go Long” On Retirement
Sports Illustrated estimates that almost 80% of NFL Players are broke three years into retirement. How can such high-paying careers possibly end in bankruptcy? The NFL pays players the worst, on...
View ArticleI Was a Wealth Manager, and I Cashed Out During the Crash
Don’t time it. After almost a decade working in wealth management firms and large banks, I’ve come to understand this simple fact: unless you’re a standup comedian, you probably don’t have timing down....
View ArticleOur Algorithms Are Better — Here’s How
FutureAdvisor’s algorithms and recommendations have been helping customers do some great things over the past several years. Our 250,000 clients have seen firsthand our ability to find opportunities to...
View ArticleIt’s Tax Season: Do These 3 Things to Save Money This Year
Even if you’ve already filed your taxes, now is a great time to think about what you can do to reduce your annual tax liability. While smart tax planning happens year round, here are three things you...
View ArticleSavvy Millennials Do This at the Start of Each Year
It was New Year’s Day and I woke up thirsty, headachy, trying not to think about the pile of dishes in the sink. My girlfriend and I held a New Years Eve party the night before, and we were both still...
View ArticleIRA Window Closing Fast
On April 15th, the window for prior year IRA contributions will close for good. Have you already maxed out your 2014 Traditional or Roth IRA with $5,500? (or $6,500 for those 50 and over.) Or, are you...
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