Think you can't retire early? You may want to read You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think: The 5 Money Secrets of the Happiest Retirees by Wes Moss. This book explains the secrets to retiring early and happy. Do you know what they are?

Independence Day is the perfect time to reflect on the financial freedoms we have in the USA. Much of the world does not share our level of freedom, financial or otherwise. Do you realize how many freedoms you have?

Life is filled with instances of warnings and red flags. The investment world is the same way. Pay heed to these red flags to protect your money and finances.

Assets and liabilities are of importance in the investing world. An individual investor has his/her own set of assets and liabilities. Do you know yours?

Do you have an investing mentor? Someone whose money decisions you trust? Mentors can come in all varieties from someone you know personally to a money advisor you read or listen to online. Not everyone has a mentor, but having one you trust can be beneficial.

Will Social Security benefits be there for you? That is the question many of us ask ourselves. The answer is murky, but we can prepare ourselves for a secure future.

Congratulations! You have finished your degree. The world and job market await you. Investing does too. Now is the time to start to invest for your future.

Investing is necessary for anyone's future. It is important to stay motivated to weather the ups and downs in investing. Each of us has our reasons to invest. Knowing your reasons can keep you motivated. Do you know your reasons?

International investing is considered a good way to diversify a portfolio. Emerging markets are just one piece to the world economy. Adding them to your portfolio can increase your overall return.

Owning a home is the great American dream. It is often touted as an ideal way to save for the future and build equity. But as the Great Recession has shown, home ownership has its disadvantages as well. Is a house an asset or liability?