Financial Geekery

Let's face it: the financial services industry hasn't exactly been a beacon of transparency when it comes to the fees you pay. That&

John Oliver's bit on financial advisors is an excellent (and hysterical) segment, and he hits the nail on the head: the term "finan

As engineers, one of our greatest weaknesses is a blindness to our own irrationality. We tend to think that we view the world through a...

So how much volatility are you capable of taking on in exchange for higher returns? How much volatility are you willing to take on? The firs

In the spirit of "The Last Conversation You’ll Ever Need to Have About Eating Right", let's talk about planning for retirement

Is there an effect of the recent removal of the investment management fee deduction on tax strategy? Short answer: no. Longer answer: read o

From how much to save to where to stash your savings, here's what you need to know.

Most people know that they should have some savings set aside for "a rainy day". But how much exactly? What's the definition o

(Warning: this can get pretty complicated pretty quickly. If you're the type who easily falls into analysis paralysis, implement the &qu

there are many, many people who are determined to win at Vegas by being a player in the casino. "The rules don't apply to me",