Investing
The Beginner's Guide to Investing
Everything you need to start — accounts, funds, risk and the few rules that matter most — explained without jargon.
Daniel Reyes12 min read
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Financial Independence
What Financial Independence Really Means
FI isn't about never working again. It's about working because you want to. Here's the math behind the freedom.
James Whitfield9 min read
Money
The 50/30/20 Budget Rule: A Simple Guide to Splitting Your Paycheck
How the 50/30/20 budget works, with a worked example, setup steps and how to adjust it when your costs don't fit.
The Evergreen Edit7 min read
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Investing
Bonds Had Their Roughest Month in Years and Stocks Slipped in September: What It Means for Your 401(k)
The 10-year Treasury yield posted its biggest monthly jump since 2022 in September, and the S&P 500 ended the month slightly lower, though stocks are still up for the year.
The Evergreen Edit2 min read
Wealth
Home Prices Rose 1.9% Over the Past Year but Still Trailed Inflation, Case-Shiller Report Shows
Two reports released September 29 show home prices rising modestly, 1.9% nationally by Case-Shiller's count and 2.6% by the FHFA's, but prices are still falling once inflation is taken into account.
The Evergreen Edit3 min read
Investing
The Fed's Favorite Inflation Gauge Shows Prices Up 3.4% Over the Past Year as Spending Jumps in August
New government data show the PCE price index rose 3.4% from a year earlier in August, while consumer spending climbed 0.9% and the saving rate was 4.1%.
The Evergreen Edit3 min read
Career
How to Ask for a Raise: A Step-by-Step Guide for Any Job
A practical, step-by-step guide to preparing for, asking for and following up on a raise, including what to say and what to do if the answer is no.
The Evergreen Edit5 min read
Money
10-Year Treasury Yield Hits Its Highest Level Since 2007: What It Means for Mortgages and Savings
The 10-year Treasury yield climbed to about 5.25% on Sept. 28, its highest since 2007, which could keep mortgage rates high while giving savers better returns.
The Evergreen Edit3 min read
Money
Medicare Advantage Premiums to Fall in 2027 While Part D Edges Up: What to Check Before Open Enrollment
CMS said Sept. 28 that the average Medicare Advantage premium will drop to $12 a month in 2027, while stand-alone Part D drug plans will average $36.
The Evergreen Edit2 min read
Lifestyle
How to Teach Kids About Money at Every Age
Simple, age-by-age ideas to help kids learn saving, spending, giving and patience, from toddlers to teens heading out on their own.
The Evergreen Edit5 min read
Wealth
What Is Net Worth and Why Does It Matter?
The single number that tells you where you actually stand financially — and how to calculate yours in ten minutes.
James Whitfield5 min read