Personal Finance

Suze Orman, a trusted personal finance expert worldwide, emphasizes that individuals must be vigilant about their benefit selections during the annual open enrollment period.  With health plan premiums expected to increase, Orman advises closely reviewing coverage options. High-deductible...

Charlie Munger didn't sugarcoat it. The late vice chairman of Berkshire Hathaway, known for his no-nonsense advice on life and wealth, famously declared that building your first $100,000 is "a b****." But he said it's a milestone you must reach if you're serious about building...

Bill Gates has been impressively named one of the world's richest people for decades. He famously topped the list from 1995 to 2017, holding the number-one spot for 18 out of 23 years. According to Forbes, Gates’s net worth is currently around $103 billion. He certainly knows a thing or two...

The Financial Independence Retire Early (FIRE) movement has captured attention across generations. It promises a life where financial independence allows you to retire early and focus on what you love. But not everyone is a fan. Financial expert Suze Orman has been famously critical of FIRE,...

Grant Cardone, known for his no-filter approach to business and life, isn't shy about stirring the pot with his bold opinions. In 2016, he posted on Facebook, "If you are going to be unhappy, be as rich as possible." At first glance, it might sound like just another tongue-in-cheek remark from the...

Elon Musk is a household name now, but his mom, Maye Musk, saw the spark in him long before the rest of the world.  Maye reminisced about Elon’s early years in a 2021 interview on CBS This Morning to promote her memoir A Woman Makes a Plan. The Tesla and SpaceX founder was constantly in...

Ever wondered how your finances measure up? You're not alone. We often think about where we stand compared to others financially – though few of us like to admit it. Getting a sense of your financial health can be motivating, especially when it's not about competition but about setting realistic...

Suze Orman, a well-known personal finance expert, has a simple but powerful message: Small spending habits can snowball into big financial setbacks. Over time, the decisions we make about seemingly insignificant purchases end up costing us hundreds or even thousands of dollars. According to Orman,...

Inflation may be easing, but the financial pinch hasn't budged for many Americans, leaving families still strapped for cash each month.  New insights from Bank of America show that people across income brackets, whether earning less than $50,000 or over $150,000, continue to report living...

When you think of where the ultra-wealthy put their money, you might picture portfolios heavy in stocks, maybe some bonds and a splash of luxury assets like art or rare cars. But in reality, the top asset for many high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) isn't stocks. Instead, real estate dominates,...

On the Earn Your Leisure podcast in 2021, Shaquille O'Neal shared a parenting philosophy that's equal parts tough love and humor.  Even with a net worth of $500 million, Shaq isn't handing out Teslas to his kids on a whim. His rule? They have to earn it. "We ain't rich, I'm rich," he famously...

I traveled the road to financial freedom, but it wasn’t a weekend trip. I didn’t get here by winning the lottery, selling books, or writing viral posts. Nope, I did it walking the same long, winding, and sometimes dimly lit path you’re on. Here’s my flashlight. 1. Take stock...

Promotions used to be the dream. The corner office, the fancy title and the big paycheck were all part of what was once considered the ideal career path. But nowadays, things are changing. A surprising number of people say, "No, thanks," to promotions their managers think are the ultimate reward....

Elon Musk is painting a clear picture of what he says is ahead if Donald Trump appoints him to lead government efficiency efforts. Musk told voters to expect some "temporary hardship" as he aims to drastically reduce federal spending, a role Trump has floated if re-elected. Musk said cuts would be...

When many people think of a philanthropist, they picture someone older with deep pockets and perhaps a well-established career. But younger generations are shaking up that stereotype. A recent report from Foundation Source reveals that 80% of wealthy Millennials and Gen Zers prefer to be seen as "...