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Summary List Placement Melissa Petro is a freelance writer, wife, and mother living in New York City. Instead of returning to full-time work after she had a baby, she persuaded her husband to pay her to handle all the childcare, housework, and other familial responsibilities. She added up the hours she'd work each week and multiplied that by an hourly wage, subtracting this figure...

Summary List Placement Looking for some finance know-how on the go? Podcasts are one of the best ways to get your up-to-date information fix whether you're at home, out for a walk, or at the gym — and when it comes to investing advice, there are plenty to choose from. We've handpicked eight of the best podcasts on investing and money. We selected them...

Summary List Placement Almost half of millennials have never put money into any financial product. Many say they want to earn more before building a portfolio, according to a Business Insider survey. But with free apps and fractional shares, it's never been easier or cheaper to start investing. This video is part of a series focused on millennial financial empowerment called Master your Money....

The coronavirus pandemic has spooked investors.  A financial adviser can help in decision-making and sticking to a financial plan. Business Insider has highlighted the UK's top financial advisers to watch in 2020. Click here for more BI Prime content. The coronavirus pandemic has interrupted stock markets and made many investors wary about the best way to manage their money during these tough times. A...

Kristian Finfrock, founder and financial advisor of Retirement Income Strategies, says the sooner you can improve your financially literacy, the better. He thinks that a lot of financial planning advice is "somewhat flawed." Finfrock shares his "favorite book ever," two he "loves," and one that's "really good."  Click here for more BI Prime stories. Kristian Finfrock, founder and financial advisor of Retirement Income Strategies, knows a...

Money has a way of inciting fear and anxiety in pretty much everyone. Approach the discussion as a chance to learn more about each other and how your upbringings shaped your views about money.  Instead of assuming your partner won't be able to contribute to your shared finances, explain to her why you have anxiety about paying rent on time. Make this one of...

Tim Sheehan is the co-founder and CEO of Greenlight, a debit card for kids that their parents can manage. He says that back-to-school shopping season is a great way to teach children about budgeting and money by letting them take the lead. Create clear budgets with kids, help them assess what they already have, help them bargain shop, and have them handle checkout. Visit...

Robo-advisers offer a unique investment option that continues to grow in popularity. With a robo-adviser, you can expect to fill out a short questionnaire about your investment goals and have a computer take care of the rest. For a very low cost, robo-advisers can build a diverse portfolio in line with your needs and risk tolerance. If you're ready to take the plunge, Wealthfront...