The educational crisis of financial literacy
By Eric Reich Did you know that April was Financial Literacy Month? Even though it might not be a particularly exciting topic, financial literacy is arguably among the most important things you’ll ever learn in life. I’ve learned a few things in school that, as...What are the signs of a weak economy?
By Eric Reich It is not uncommon for people to confuse the economy with the stock market. In our world, many investors use them interchangeably. The reality, however, is that they are very different, which I’ve previously written about a few times. When the economy is...Beware of online scams
By Eric Reich Scammers have been around for centuries, such as snake oil salesmen and other cure-alls. I feel like they must have been at least fairly easy to spot except for by the extremely gullible. Today, however, scammers, especially online, seem to be really...Financial literacy: What is your motivation?
By Bill Quain April is Financial Literacy Month. It’s a time to think about, and teach, the importance of financial literacy. However, we can’t just focus on the “what” of financial literacy. We also need to focus on the “why,” because the “why” is far more important!...Help, I can’t save
By Eric Reich Last night, I was scrolling through Facebook, also known as the world’s biggest time waster. I came across a reel that explained that if you contributed a little over $19 a day to a Roth IRA, it would translate to over $1.2 million 30 years later at a...
