August 2020

Long-term investors can do their best by incorporating exchange-traded funds that target environmental, social and governance principles into a diversified retirement portfolio.The US Department of Labor has discouraged consideration of…

If you want to buy a home, refinance your mortgage, or buy a car, record interest rates may convince you that the world of borrowing is your oyster. But this oyster is more and more difficult to break.The average interest rate on a…

Singapore's Central Provident Fund (CPF) program provides an oasis of safety against the Covid-19 pandemic. The CPF Ordinary Account (OA) has paid an interest rate of 2.5 percent per year for many decades. While the money is safe…

Compound interest is a powerful force for people who want to build up their savings. That's why understanding how it works - and how to exploit it - is very important.Definition of compound interestWhen you deposit money into a…

Katie Brockman | The Motley FoolSaving for retirement is one of the biggest financial goals you can aim for, and it's not always easy to achieve. The average worker expects to need about $1.9 million to retire comfortably, a Charles…

Make sure you aren't overpaying on your loan. (iStock) If you need to take out a loan for an emergency, a major purchase, or to consolidate debt, you're probably looking for the most affordable way to borrow money. When you…