Fixed-rate mortages are back to record low levels...take advantage of these low rates

Issues, costs and valuation considerations to weigh in comparing buying versus renting

How Social Security works and what you can expect from it for your financial future

When can small businesses issue stock and should you invest?

Beware Scammers and Wire Fraud Schemes

How to be a squeaky wheel without turning off other folks and losing your sanity in the process

How to get your personal finances in order before launching into the small business world

What are you really getting with an automated investing service?

Considering lower cost advisors and target date funds

How large of a down payment should you seek to accumulate?

Making Money in Stocks is Simple Yet Mysterious for Some

Q: I'm considering making extra payments on my mortgage. I like the idea of not being in debt. What do you think of this idea?

It's not about how much you make: modest earners can amass wealth too

Q: My spouse and I don't agree about renting or buying a home. Renting seems like a good deal to me but my newlywed feels that we are throwing away money renting. What is your take on this?

Recent decade's severe declines have raised interest in and praising of market timing

Integrity and ethics in journalism and understanding why some people talk off the record

Q: Will we be penalized if we withdraw money from an IRA to help pay our children's college? Is there a better way for us to save money for both education and retirement purposes?

Health care billing advocates and auditors can help navigate and reduce bills

How do Uber and Lyft change the economics of car ownership?

Understanding the changes from the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act bill

Why you should tread carefully in the rapidly expanding app universe

Evaluating the advice to set up shop for small business tax breaks

Monthly and other fees often bigger consideration than interest rate

Handling student loans while navigating further schooling and work

Your humble author (sometimes) has plenty of problems to deal with...