by Miranda | Finance, Investing, Retirement
One of my favorite accounts is the Health Savings Account (HSA). The HSA is a tax-advantaged savings account that provides you with a tax deduction now, and, if you only use the money for qualified expenses, grows tax-free to boot. It’s an account that allows...
by Miranda | Investing, Real Estate
Seven years ago, when my husband and I were shopping for our home, the real estate agent kept referring to our home as an “investment.” I had been writing about personal finance long enough (and I had read Rich Dad, Poor Dad) to realize that buying a...
by Miranda | Career, Finance, Investing
When we start toting up our assets, it’s easy to forget about your greatest asset, which is your human capital. You might be surprised to consider that you are a great asset, but the truth is that the way you manage your career and your money can make a big...
by Miranda | Investing, Retirement
For years, the accepted “retirement age” has been 65. However, many people are starting to look at their situations, and they realize that this might not be practical. A recent poll from CBS points out that only 52 percent of Americans not yet retired...