Building Wealth

The well-known axiom “A penny saved is a penny earned” is attributed to Benjamin Franklin. But modern thinkers say that advice is outdated…

Most millionaires did not get there by making a hit record, playing third base for the Yankees or founding a computer company in their garage. So how’d they do it?

“The rich get richer and the poor get poorer” does not need to ring true for you, or anyone. Because you can teach yourself to think and act like the rich…

Although they’re more volatile, small cap stocks generate higher returns over time than their large cap counterparts. And now is one of those times…

In a follow-up to Friday’s column, Alex explores the connection between a modicum of your wealth, physical and mental health, and happiness…

Rob Arnott, the “godfather of smart beta,” warns investors to stay away from flashy money losers like Tesla and instead gravitate toward high-dividend-paying value stocks like…

If you’ve got a long-term outlook and are looking to exchange-traded funds to amplify returns, consider one of the hundreds that are commission-free…

Most U.S. McDonald’s will soon use fresh beef – except in the Big Mac. While the Big Mac isn’t getting an update (yet), its index can keep you updated on global currencies…

Best-selling author Malcolm Gladwell popularized the idea that you can master any skill by practicing it for 10,000 hours. While that may be true for certain endeavors, investing is another ballgame…

Remember the Yugo – that ugly clunker from the ’80s? Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are similarly derided by hedge funds. But while the car’s demise was swift, ETFs are on a path to domination…