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In 2020, the number of Black and Latino certified financial planners in the U.S. grew 12.6% from the previous year — certainly good news. The more sobering statistic from the…

For some investors, IRAs may be long-term, hands-off investment vehicles. That doesn’t mean you should ignore them completely. This year, give a little love to your IRA and make sure…

Retirement plans offer a host of benefits, from lower taxes to automated saving. But Uncle Sam makes you pay for these benefits, eventually, by requiring you withdraw money from your account whether you need it or not. When you turn 72, required minimum distributions (RMDs) begin for most tax-advantaged retirement plans. In year one, they […]

Nobody will fault you for front-loading your retirement contributions, but be aware of the limitations.

Learning to self-manage your investments is an investment unto itself.

Investing in big-name stocks is more affordable than you may think.

Sometimes, boring is a good thing.

Sometimes, boring is a good thing.

It's easier than you may think to get rich with dividend ETFs.

Raising the minimum wage does more than just help low-income workers -- it could also prevent Social Security from having to cut future benefits.

Sharing renters insurance with a roommate can save you both a few bucks in the short run, but it’s not always a good idea. While many companies will allow you…

For retirement income, stability and growth take priority over yield.

Here's what the star investor has done recently.

This low-fee index fund has averaged annual gains of 16% over the past 10 years.

With some planning, you can potentially increase your annual benefit by thousands of dollars.

These investments may look promising, but they're more dangerous than you may think.

Women whose savings took a hit over the past 12 months need not give up hope.

If you’ve ever thought about investing in rental property, now may be a good time. Mortgage rates remain historically low, and rental income could offer valuable protection against ongoing economic uncertainty. And with economists predicting a wave of foreclosures in 2021, there may be more people looking for available rentals. But how do you finance […]

Welcome to NerdWallet’s Smart Money podcast, where we answer your real-world money questions. This week’s episode starts with a discussion of why you probably want to file your taxes sooner…

Retirement should inspire thoughts of mixed drinks on the beach and long afternoons with the grandkids. But for many people, just mentioning the word spurs anxiety. Younger Americans are waiting too long to put money away, middle-aged workers rarely make up for lost time and people approaching retirement hope to hold onto their jobs long […]