by Tom Drake | Credit and Debt, Finance, Investing, Retirement
For many consumers, one of the biggest repository of assets is the retirement account. Even if you have a house (which is also a large asset), the 401k might be a little more accessible. When you get a 401k loan, you access relatively liquid funds, and this type of...
by Miranda | Family Finance, Finance, Investing
One of the things my husband has long had difficulty with is the idea of our son receiving toys for his birthday and for holidays. Even when our son was a baby, my husband had a hard time, since children outgrow toys. Sure, they are a lot of fun, but they don’t...
by Miranda | Economy, Finance, Investing, Personal Finance
It’s been about 5 years since the collapse of Lehman Brothers and the ensuing financial crisis and stock market crash. In the recession that was a part of the situation, many consumers changed their habits. In the last 5 years, the stock market has more than...