For Generation X clients, the majority of their retirement savings are in the company 401(k).   While you do have a multitude of options of what you can do with your 401(k) if you leave your …

I love my kids.   I really do.  Like any parent, you get excited when they get good grades, their sports teams do well, or they achieve something special that helps you feel like you are …

If you ever get the chance to become famous, it may be followed by fortune.   Stars that get the chance to be in the Hollywood limelight or reach tremendous athletic prowess can often make tens …

You never know ultimately what could cause you and audit once this tax season is over.   Here are 6 potential red flags to avoid that could put you in hot water.

You make stupid mistakes- Information …

Sometimes I wonder whether the internet is a good thing or a bad thing.   When it comes to making smart money moves, the internet has opened up a realm of possibilities making it easy for …

Kalen Smith writes about investing, retirement, and economic policy on Money Crashers Personal Finance.
For the sake of convenience, many investors do not look to manage their own portfolios or choose their own investments. Investors who …

It’s official. After months of challenging negotiations, government authorities announced last Thursday that they reached a $26 billion settlement with five of the nation’s biggest banks over their flawed and fraudulent foreclosure practices. The goal …

As all of us know, the idea of working for one company for 20 or 30 years is a dream most of won’t ever realize in our lifetimes.   Historically, if you worked for one company …

C’mon, we all know the answer to this question.   It does seem kind of mysterious that all of sudden this past week, the Senate finally passed a bill by an overwhelming 96-3 vote to ban …

I used to fear the Girl Scouts during cookie season either knocking on my door or approaching me outside of the local supermarket targeting my goodwill to buy some of those delicious thin mint cookies.   …