Teaching your child the importance of saving money, and how to do so, is a life lesson that will shape their financial future and lead them to financial independence. When saving becomes part of their routine at an early age, it’s a habit that will continue through all stages of life. So, consider the following […]
A couple years ago, Suanne Rayner found herself in a position of financial disarray. She did not know how to budget her money and was in a downward spiral of crushing debt. Her situation is not unique. According to a Prudential survey, women on average are lagging behind their male counterparts in saving for retirement […]
When it comes to cryptocurrency, Bart Stephens, co-founder and managing partner at Blockchain Capital, the first venture capital fund to invest in the blockchain technology sector, knows his stuff. Formerly the EVP of venture investment for Ivanhoe Capital Corp, a founding investor of Oncology.com, and a cofounder of Stephens Investment Management (a nano-cap-focused hedge fund), […]
Speakers at Make It Better’s Money, Values and Impact summit on April 17 packed a powerful punch with humor and tales from the financial front, guiding attendees on how to maximize social impact with capital investments. Some 170 guests ranging from foundation and corporate leaders to ultra high net wealth managers to members of the Tiffany […]
More than a well-intentioned proposition, investing for good can also be, well, a good investment. According to a recent study from Harvard Business Review, companies actively improving their environmental, social, and governance (ESG) practices exhibit better stock performance and profitability than their counterparts. “ESG investing has gone mainstream, and this is creating real opportunities for […]
Why do people go to a doctor? As well as we know our own health, we want the perspective and expertise of someone who has broad knowledge and deep experience. Often, even the most accomplished and successful people struggle with how to engage a financial professional. Whether you’re contemplating seeking professional guidance for the first […]
The world’s population is expected to increase by as much as 33 percent by 2050. In a few decades, there may be an additional 2.5 billion consumers utilizing the same essential resources we depend on today. At the same time, demand for these resources is expected to rise at an even faster rate, as people […]
When it comes to the nonstop news stream around business and finance (and the political influences that often drive both), it’s hard to stay on top of all the stories that matter — to our country and to your bottom line. Here’s your cheat sheet to this week’s top business and finance headlines. Week in […]
The birth of a child brings joy… and it brings challenges, with none causing more angst for most parents than the realization that in 18 years they could face a college bill to the tune of some $250,000 (in today’s dollars for a private institution). The statistics are sobering. Americans owe over $1.4 trillion in […]
There’s no way around it — managing your personal finances is stressful. From 401Ks and Roth IRAs to credit reports and investment portfolios, there is a lot of information out there — none of it easily digestible. These seven apps make everything from budgeting to tracking spending to investing manageable, no matter what your knowledge […]
