Jim Wang

Why does the stock market go up in the long run? We look at some potential reasons for why the stock market tends to increase over long time horizons.

A Treasure Map is a guide to your finances in case you are unable to explain it due to death, disability, or disappearance. Learn what you should put in it to make it easier for the ones you love.

Empower acquired Personal Capital in 2020 and it appears they're going to finally re-brand it. See what it means for new and existing users!

Personal Capital Cash is a cash management account that earns a higher rate of return, but is it worth using right now?

A 401(k) is a great retirement investment vehicle but not all plans are created equal. Learn what it means to be a bad 401(k) and what alternatives you should consider instead.

Status games are expensive and you may not even consciously realize you're playing them. Here's how to stop and reclaim your life.

The Region Beta Paradox is a powerful idea that explains why you'll endure something much longer than you should. See how it applies to your life and how to escape it.

Laurel Road has a great new promotion that pays you $440 in your first year as a customer if you meet a few easy conditions (including a direct deposit).

Automating your financial tasks can save you time, money, and a lot of headaches. Learn which tasks are best left to computers and how best to get it all set up.

Does the thought of managing your money stress you out? The secret to overcoming that is automation and simplification - see why using both can make your money so much easier to control.

Many restaurants will offer you a treat on your birthday, but some offers are better than others. How do you know which restaurants have the best birthday freebies? Check out our list of 101+ restaurants that will treat you to free food on your birthday. Learn more.

See what's in this month's Costco Coupon book to maximize your savings at our favorite warehouse store. We have full color scans of each and every page of the coupon book so you can search it quickly to find savings.