The private-equity industry is casting itself as a savior for the American nest-egg. It can be really hard to figure out if ...

Will Kenton is an expert on the economy and investing laws and regulations. He previously held senior editorial roles at Investopedia and Kapitall Wire and holds a MA in Economics from The New School ...

Suppose you have the opportunity to invest in a project that will require a $100 investment today and pay out a single cash flow of $250 in year ...

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Forget the glorious successes of past breakthroughs—the real justification for research investment is what we get for our ...

Retirement planning often comes down to one big question. How much money will you really need to maintain your lifestyle once the paychecks stop? Many experts point to the "80% rule" as a simple ...