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Explanation of what a bond is, bond terms, the relationship between price and yield, risk of owning bonds, and a bond outlook for future investment.

Black Friday and Cyber Monday means buying gifts for the coming holidays. Think long term when doing your shopping. Don't let some of the lowest prices of the year go to waste. Buy for the year.

The idea behind Betterment is that you can set up the asset allocation for your goals, whether they are short-term, like saving up for a down payment, or long-term, like saving for retirement.

There's always been a debate as to whether or not term insurance or some form of "whole" life insurance is the best kind to have.

Most people are pretty familiar with the infamous "Freshman 15". The universal idea is that when you move away from home and/or are off of a set schedule for the first time in your life, you might make some decisions that aren't in your best long-term interests. However, while the solution to putting on some weight is pretty straightforward, other long-term problems created in your freshmen year can be much more complex and difficult to solve.

One of the most irritating things about dental insurance is the premiums per year often come to more than simple check-ups and the most basic procedures provided every year. Many Americans are left wondering why they are wasting their time paying for this policy. The truth is it works the same way as health insurance. You're paying for peace of mind. In the short-term, you may not make any money at all. In the long-term, you're making a big profit because of the big ticket procedures.

Many don't think about the long-term affects of student debt when they go to school, especially not how it affects their credit score. 

Many don't think about the long-term affects of student debt when they go to school, especially not how it affects their credit score.

You think it would be obvious how 75 year old plus people invest. Safe, short term and no risk. Actually most 75 year olds invest the same way as 65 year olds, just a little more cautious.

You think it would be obvious how 75 year old plus people invest. Safe, short term and no risk. Actually most 75 year olds invest the same way as 65 year olds, just a little more cautious.

An explanation of PE 10 as a stock market valuation tool. how to use PE 10 to improve long term returns and lower risk of portfolio drawdowns.

Portfolio volatility has a large negative impact on performance and is one of the reasons investors' long term returns fall short of expectations.

Want to make a large purchase? Finding the best 0% purchase credit card offer can help you make your purchase as well as gain some nice benefits, payment terms, and more.

As I stated before, the investing-related articles are what was really the clincher for me in terms of making this a good investment (the strategy lab series alone might be worth it).

From homes, toys and technology to food and water, we are part of a throw-away society that consumes in excess without much thought for long-term consequences.

Choosing a credit card these days can be pretty overwhelming because they all come with their own terms and benefits.

Investing in the stock market is one of the best ways to build long term wealth. Here are 5 things you can do to help maximize your chances of success.

It's that time of year and mid-terms are under way, and for many of you this will be your first time writing them.  Exams can be difficult and quite stressful, especially if you're uncomfortable with the course material. Many of you are probably wondering how to pass exams so this might turn into a long post, but as a blog dedicated to helping students I feel as if it is justified.

There's a few things I would do differently if I was to redo my university experience. One of those things would be to audit a few classes. Audit is kind of a vague term, but it basically means dropping in on a class that you aren't "taking" or getting credit for.

I truly don't believe that there are more than handful of people out there who can truly pick stocks with enough skill to beat the street on a long-term basis.

If you're blogging for the long term you will have to decide on whether to form a corporation, LLC, or remain as a sole proprietorship.

What is an index? If you have heard these numbers and terms before and not really known what they have meant don't worry, you aren't alone.

What is an index? If you have heard these numbers and terms before and not really known what they have meant don't worry, you aren't alone.