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September 2018

Here’s why you shouldn’t retire super early — even if you can

Sam Dogen, a San Francisco-based blogger at the Financial Samurai, retired in 2012 when he was 34. Despite the many […]

The next big bet in fracking: Water

Christopher M. Matthews Some investors see fortunes to be made in the U.S.’s hottest oil field—by speculating in water, not […]

Lending startup Portal Finance nabs $200 million for small business loans in Latin America

Latin American small businesses just got a big boost with a new commitment for a $200 million lending joint venture […]

How to tap your retirement savings without getting hit with a stiff tax penalty — but only if you absolutely have to

You are allowed to take a series of equal payments from your IRA or your 401(k) without being subject to […]

Here’s How Much Social Security Benefits Are by Age and Income Level

The average Social Security retirement benefit paid to a retired worker is $1,413 per month as of June 2018. However, […]

How Disneyland uses its ‘magic’ to get you to spend more money

When Disneyland opened, its first day in operation was a disaster. Many of the park’s attractions weren’t in working order […]

The end really is near: a play-by-play of the coming economic collapse

Since June, 2009, the pit of one of the biggest recessions in American history, the U.S. economy has been growing, slowly […]

Tips to Teach Your Daughter How to Manage Finances Zaneilia Harris + FOLLOW

As you prepare to send your daughters off to college, one of the best gifts you can give as a parent is […]

Real wages are essentially back at 1974 levels, report shows

If you get a $1,200 annual raise on the same day that your rent goes up by $100 a month, […]

Here’s how much debt Americans have at every age

Credit cards, student loans, mortgages, car loans, personal loans: Most Americans have a combination of these sources of debt. And […]