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• I invested $300 in myself instead of the stock market and now run a six-figure business

  The S&P 500 has grown by 42% since August 2013. So if I had invested the $300 in an index fund I would have $426 today.

  4 min read Jan 21, 2019

  

• Walmart is worried about Trump’s trade war — here are the products they think will become more expensive for consumers

  If the US and China cannot reach a deal by March 2, tariffs could swell to 25%.

  2 min read Jan 18, 2019

  

• Get a personal loan today

  Even if SoFi doesn’t offer you the best rate, the perks of being a SoFi member may make up for it.

  3 min read Jan 17, 2019

  

• IRS will waive under-withholding penalties for some taxpayers after new tax changes

  Certain workers won’t be penalized for having too little income tax withheld in 2018.

  2 min read Jan 17, 2019

  

• How Vanguard founder Jack Bogle made investing affordable and angered stock brokers

  Bogle did more than anyone else to enrich investors rather than stock brokers.

  1 min read Jan 17, 2019

  

• How Disney World helped me teach my kids about saving money

  Teaching kids about the value of saving money can and should begin at a young age, in my opinion.

  6 min read Jan 15, 2019

  

• Survey: Majority of Americans don’t expect their finances to improve in 2019

  Among those with a bleak forecast, half point the blame at Washington, Bankrate’s survey finds.

  5 min read Jan 14, 2019

  

• Southwest Airlines new credit card sign-up bonus raises the bar on perks

  This rewards card bonus could be worth thousands of dollars in air travel.

  2 min read Jan 11, 2019

  

• Thinking about filing for unemployment during the government shutdown? Read this first

  Federal workers should keep in mind that the jobless benefits may have to be repaid.

  2 min read Jan 11, 2019

  

• Federal Reserve debated whether December rate hike was a good idea, Fed minutes show

  FOMC members were deep in debate before agreeing to lift rates again.

  2 min read Jan 09, 2019