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Investing is one of the best ways to build wealth, especially when you consider the fact that your cash loses its value to inflation if you're only stashing your money in a savings account. But every ...

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If one maintains the same asset allocation both inside and outside of the variable annuity, then the additional fees for a variable annuity can be expected to deplete the underlying value of the ...

Years ago, I received an angry feedback from a reader who reacted to my articles on why our young children should be investing in the stock market. She said, “How irresponsible of you to advise ...

In even the wealthiest African countries, private insurance is uncommon. However, insurance could mitigate the agricultural challenges Africa faces every year. Drought and flooding are particularly ...

A 23-year-old starts a new job. She remembers her parents griping and worrying about their stock investments during the ...

What the difference is--and how you can help mend fences. A 23-year-old starts a new job. She remembers her parents griping and worrying about their stock investments during the financial crisis, and ...