Lifestyle and Budget

How long does it take for the average rich person to become rich? Ten years, 20 years? How about 32 years. That’s how long it took the average self-made millionaire, according to my data. In my Rich Habits Study, 76% of those who were wealthy were self-made millionaires.

When you start to win with money you discover pretty quickly that there’s a very small group of people you can celebrate with.

Work creates money, and that’s an important thing to teach your kids.

It goes without saying that squirreling away for retirement is a big deal goal—one that’s often made a little easier when you have someone socking away alongside you. So how do you swing such ambitious saving if you’re single?

When it comes to having uncomfortable conversations with kids, few topics trump the birds and the bees—except maybe money.

If you hear a young person utter one of these statements, they may be careening toward financial turmoil.

You have to get mad at the things that steal your money a dollar or two at a time.

Can't get off the paycheck-to-paycheck, no-savings treadmill? Here's how to fix that.

We're not born knowing how to handle finances, and many of us spend our 20s and 30s learning. Here are money lessons to know before exiting your 30s.

What do people worry about most for their retirement? See what our survey found.

Do you have an emergency fund? Learn how to plan for those unexpected expenses that can break your budget.

Some people may find ways to boost their income; others may take a deep cost-cutting route. In either case, the goal is the same: Improve your household’s cash flow, so you’re doing more than just treading water—you’re actually moving forward on long-term financial goals.

It’s Money 101: Trying to keep up with the Joneses is a surefire way to sideline your financial success. In these four financially healthy cities, the Joneses are doing it right—and by taking a page or two from their books, you can too.

What good is a budget if you ignore it? Follow these??steps to build a budget for your lifestyle.

If you are starting your new year with more debt than you anticipated, it might be a good time to consider avoiding credit card use for a while. Here are six different strategies that you can use to put your credit cards on pause while you regain control of your finances.

CDs are for the risk-averse. But what if you're missing out on a greater return?

Here's where to begin if you want to start investing -- and why you should start now.

A recent survey found that young people are most likely not to invest, that most people prefer to let others do their investing for them and that, the older people get, the more their investing strategies change from passive to active.

CD ladders still have value. Find out how you can benefit even as rates have stalled.

It’s understandable to want to spoil kids with toys but a better idea is to leave that up to Santa Claus and give them something that will help in the future.