Personal Finance

Nothing says Valentine’s Day like a meeting with a certified financial planner, and that’s what my co-worker’s husband got her for Valentine’s Day.  “I just want to make sure you’re taken care of, babe,” he said.  How romantic is that?! Here...

In the last two years, the commission-free revolution and gamification of online trading platforms increased engagement in markets. Now more than ever before are people interested in learning about finance and unique ways to put their money to use. In light of this, Benzinga spoke with Milan...

The SPDR S&P 500 ETF Trust (NYSE: SPY) is now up more than 60% from its March 2020 lows. Unfortunately, not every investor’s portfolio has matched that gain.  When you’re struggling with making winning investments, it can seem nearly impossible to get ahead in the market. But...

Valentine's Day might be Sunday, but there is little love to share among partnered milliennials and Gen Z-ers when one member of the pair makes a unilateral financial decision. What Happened: According to a new survey of 1,523 adults by MagnifyMoney, a subsidiary of LendingTree (...

There’s an ancient Chinese proverb that says “When the winds of change blow, some people build walls and others build windmills.“ The winds of change blew in 2020, politically, socially, and economically. It brought about the greatest period of turmoil since the Great Financial...

In the latest of That Makes Cents, an eMoney Advisor podcast powered by Benzinga, Benzinga’s Spencer Israel speaks with Christine Golden, chief marketing officer of SigniFi, and Davin Carey, financial planning consultant at Avantax Planning Partners. Every financial advisor wanting to market...

Hedge fund manager Ray Dalio is one of the most respected names in the industry and his Bridgewater Associates among the largest hedge funds in the world. Following are some teachings and investments from Dalio that could help investors make informed decisions. Macro Trends: One of...

Last year threw the precious metals and jewelry market into greater prominence as the price of gold, silver and gemstones jumped in value alongside major players in the jewelry market like Signet Jewelers Limited (NYSE: SIG) and Pandora A/S (OTC: PANDY). And the recently announced acquisition of...