Personal Finance Advice and Commentary

Home Depot reported increased sales over its closest rival Lowe’s in earnings reports this week.

Natural gas extracted from shale rock formations may be the future of energy in the U.S.

Forget the flashy actively managed funds. For retirement, the Obamas use index funds.

CD rates plumbed new depths in April. Rates varied though. Savers in Cincinnati had access to CD rates half a percent higher than people in Pittsburgh.

Never let anyone sell you something you don’t need.

People are Warren Buffett’s most important secret.

The enthusiasm for startups does seem to have parallels to the tech craze of the late ’90s and early ’00s. Is there an app for startup bubble?

With no heirs in sight, the fortune of a real estate mogul in New York may go to the state.

Finding special CD offers takes some work. Savers may have to call the bank or credit union or go to the website to find out what specials are on tap.

Investors must investigate the official letters after the name of an adviser or financial planner.