Learn as If You Were to Live Forever

“Anyone who stops learning is old, whether at twenty or eighty. Anyone who keeps learning stays young.” – Henry Ford We love to teach people about the markets and investing. We have nothing to hide. Free lunches and sales pitches are not our thing. On Thursday, Barry Ritholtz, Dina, and I visited Barry’s Alma mater,…

It’s Monday Again…..When Is MY Retirement?

Good Morning! Here are this week’s retirement links. Have a great day. I’m Rich, and That Makes Me Anxious – The New York Times 3 Way Teachers Get Fleeced by Financial Providers – An Exceptional Life Barron’s Guide to Retiring Well – Barron’s A Year-End Checklist for Retirees – Morningstar Ditch That Nine to Five…

How to Develop a Sixth Sense for Financial Aid- Without Seeing Debt People

We Will your children attend their dream school? Don’t let your “high school” money mistakes stand in their way. Instead of living with guilt, let’s fix this problem before the therapy sessions begin. First, there is a dangerous, but common, assumption that filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid form, more commonly known…

TIAA, You’re No Vanguard

”Senator, I served with Jack Kennedy. I knew Jack Kennedy. Jack Kennedy was a friend of mine. Senator, you’re no Jack Kennedy.” – Senator Lloyd Bentsen TIAA is having its own Dan Quayle moment. Their rebuttal to accusations made by The New York Times threw kerosene onto the flaming charges of massive conflicts of interest at the retirement…

It’s Monday Again…..When Is My Retirement?

Good Morning! Here are this week’s retirement links. Have a great day. The 3 Great Misconceptions About Retirement Saving – Can I Retire Yet? No, 401(k)’s Aren’t A ‘Great And Popular Middle Class Tax Break’ – The Atlantic TIAA’s Devotion To Investors Can Start With Fees – BloombergGadfly The Increasing Importance Of The 401(k) –…