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The $19 billion portfolio manager sees ‘lost years’ for the S&P 500. Here’s where he thinks investors should be saving money instead.

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The $19 billion portfolio manager sees 'lost years' for the S&P 500. Here's where he thinks investors should be saving money instead.

The days of putting your money in the S&P 500 and forgetting about it may be in the rearview mirror. Loading audio description… That’s according to Richard Bernstein, longtime analyst and chief investment officer of Richard Bernstein Advisors. Speaking to Business Insider this week, the portfolio manager said he’s worried about a “lost decade” that … Read more

Expert Opinion: Your Money, Your Independence April 3rd Edition

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Expert Opinion: Your Money, Your Independence April 3rd Edition

The Snow Has Gone – It’s Time for Annual Financial Cleaning After winter clears the snow and controls the weather, spring brings a welcome change. It’s time to open things up and delete the old ones. Just as melting snow reveals what has been hidden all winter, spring is also an opportunity to uncover areas … Read more

Rates could rise more this year than the Fed has predicted, global forecasting group says – what that means for your money

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I moved from India to Ireland - now making $144,000 a year

Consumers continue to feel the effects of inflation on their finances. In February, the Consumer Price Index, which tracks the cost of consumer goods and services, showed a rise of 2.4% over the past 12 months. And according to another world policy organization, the US war with Iran and its effects on the price of … Read more

‘Doomsday news’ prepares for disaster. Here’s how to survive the financial apocalypse

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Ready or Not? Dan Goss, pictured, founder of the website Start Prepping UK, grows his own food and stores essentials in case of financial problems.

As world conflicts escalate and the threat of fuel and other shortages looms large, the so-called ‘preparers’ are beginning to prepare for what may happen. But protecting your finances against unexpected disasters is just as important – and often overlooked. The biggest concerns that can affect our ability to find our money and buy the … Read more

Social Security needs money to fix its deficit. The question is who will pay?

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Sen. Bill Cassidy on Social Security: Proposing changes to the Social Security trust fund

People walk through downtown Detroit on April 19, 2025. Dominic Gwinn | Afp | Getty Images Social Security is the largest social insurance program, paying about 75 million Americans every month. However the program is facing an imminent funding shortfall. The Social Security fund for pension benefits could run out by 2032, which could result … Read more

I am a financial expert – these are the money secrets I will teach my daughter

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I am a financial expert - these are the money secrets I will teach my daughter

A few weeks ago, my two-year-old daughter broke her leg. An innocent trip from a few steps up resulted in a “baby fracture” – a hairline fracture in his tibia caused by a hard fall – a cast, and several weeks of surgery on him while he recovered. I hadn’t paid much attention to him … Read more

‘I never stopped living like a college student.’ I’m 37 years old, I usually only make $13K a year, but I have investments and a $1.2M house. I don’t want to sell it, but I want a lot of money. Now why?

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'I never stopped living like a college student.' I'm 37 years old, I usually only make $13K a year, but I have investments and a $1.2M house. I don't want to sell it, but I want a lot of money. Now why?

Question: “I am 37 years old and together with my partner, we usually had a combined annual income of $10-13K a year. We did not stop living like college students. But thanks to a well-made agreement, I have my house, and it was worth $1.2 million in 2020. My plan was to take that money … Read more

Celebrity money advice can ruin Canadians’ finances – why millions are getting it wrong.

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A driver of money

A driver of money Millionaires and financial influencers love to give money advice. But not all of it is sustainable – and in some cases, following it can ruin your finances. Take Suze Orman’s claim (1) that skipping coffee can make you $1 million. The idea is based on investing in a sustainable way to … Read more