Personal Finance

The proliferation of tech-enabled financial services has led to an explosion of offerings for consumers looking to get their financial lives in order. But if you think there are already too many budget apps or lending platforms, get ready for more. According to a report from research firm Arizton,...

M1 Finance, a robo-adviser platform that allows for free and automatic investment in custom stock and ETF portfolios, in February announced it reached $1 billion in assets. CEO and founder Brian Barnes spoke with Benzinga about driving user growth and enhanced platform functionality. Natural Growth...

Have you been thinking about a career change? You’re not alone. Approximately 3.2 million Americans quit their job every month, with 33% of the employed population having thoughts of quitting in the last three months, according to a CNBC/SurveyMonkey survey.  While it's easy to...

Investing platform M1 Finance said Wednesday it has passed the $1-billion mark for assets on its platform in the just over three years since its launch. The Chicago-based company said its free money management platform also hit the milestone while relying on just $26.5 million in venture...

Over the past decade, a vast majority of hedge fund net asset flows have gone to a small minority of hedge funds with the strongest brands. Evestment estimates that almost 60% of industry assets are controlled by firms with over $5 billion in assets.    Each year, many hedge fund...

Not too long ago consumers had to put aside several days, mental strength and patience to figure out their personal finances. They had to go through their savings accounts, dig out faded receipts from their wallet, calculate the projected growth of your retirement savings by hand - the list goes on...

Amon and Christina Browning amassed over $2 million in just eight years. They’re 40 and 42, have two kids and saved a chunk of their cash by hustling side income. Those factors, plus a little creativity, were the kindling for their FIRE ingredients to crackle to life. FIRE Up Amon and...

Would you like to skyrocket your productivity and performance at work? Then you’re in the right place. Because today, I'm going to introduce you to the simplest and most effective productivity technique known to man. It is what surgeons use to save lives, pilots use to fly planes safely,...

"What's the harm in asking?" "Stop leaving dollars in your employer's pocket and ask for what you're worth." This is the advice you’ll get from most negotiation or business books. This single narrative of “go hard or go home” stems from the idea...

How adventurous are you? No, we’re not referring to your propensity to rock climb or skydive. If you’re earning more than $50,000 and are looking for interesting and effective ways of utilizing your paycheck, it’s important to have an open mind regarding the opportunities you have...

Filing taxes is a little bit trickier for freelancers and entrepreneurs than it is for everyone else. For the traditional employee, a lot of the groundwork (like calculating deductions) is already done. But for the self-employed, tracking your taxes and business expenses is a constant necessity....

Retirement is a great accomplishment, a signal of professional and financial triumph. For most people, it’s the endgame—a well-deserved reward after many years spent in the workforce. But for some, retirement can be a difficult adjustment. It can be hard to keep busy, especially after...

A quick calendar reality check: February 14 is roaring in. How’d that get here so fast? Even if you’re still marveling over the fact that it’s not still New Year’s (didn’t the ball just drop in Times Square?), we have good news: There’s still two weeks left until...

In Episode 5 of That Makes Cents, an eMoney Advisor podcast powered by Benzinga, Benzinga’s Spencer Israel speaks with Stephanie McElheny, president of wealth planning at Aspen Wealth Strategies, and Kyle and Jess Scheetz, a newlywed couple, about managing finances within a relationship....