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

The Rule of 72 is an easy way to calculate how long it will take your investment to double in value. Here's how it works.

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Tim Smith uses his skill and judgment gained in his 20+ years in the financial services industry. He is a professional trader who has worked for prominent investment banks including Goldman Sachs, ...

Taylor Tepper covered banking, investing and pretty much everything else in personal finance for more than a decade, with his work appearing in the New York Times, Fortune and MONEY magazine, as well ...