Posts by LearnVest

The Day I Decided to Become a Certified Financial Planner™

When my mother passed away unexpectedly, I learned just how much help we all need with our money. More

Are You an Over-Giver? When Generosity Is Bad for Your Friendships

Generosity can actually hurt your friendships: Find out if you’re an over-giver, or if you know one. More

Should You Negotiate a Severance Agreement?

Some situations call for severance pay. Here are the three times that money is open to negotiation. More

How I Squandered My Inheritance at Age 18

My father passed away when I was eight years old and left me money for college. Before I turned 20, it was all gone. More

Announcing the Winner of LearnVest’s Financial Literacy Challenge!

Last month, we asked you to share your biggest financial stumbling blocks with us—as well as how you overcame them. More

Ask Warren Buffett: What 5 Things Make a Good Investor Great?

Legendary investor Warren Buffett explains what sets a wildly successful investor apart from the rest. More

7 Money Links We Love: America’s Secret Millionaires

Phrases you should never use at work, why procrastination could be good for you and more in this week’s roundup. More

Readers Confess: You’ll Never Believe What I Spent Yesterday

We challenged four people to track every dollar they spent and report back with the results. More

Your May Financial To-Dos

These five quick May financial to-dos will help keep your finances in order into the summer and beyond. More

Are You Spending Too Much on Life Insurance?

It’s easy to evaluate your spending on groceries. But life insurance is a little more complicated. More