Here's what smart rich people really do with their nest egg

Most people think they're above average in intelligence, relationship status and professional achievement. Social scientists call this “illusory superiority.” My business partner Scott Puritz, has found the one area where even above-average people, objectively smart, rich, successful professionals, seem to wave the white flag and admit to not understanding — money and investing. “One of the most shocking things is the low-level financial literacy throughout our culture,” Puritz told the Washington Post.

Watch out for these 10 'retirement killers'

A recent study has revealed for the first time the 10 biggest causes of financial regret among those who have retired or are near to retirement. The information may help those who are currently working and saving, by giving them more ability to plan their finances and prepare. A survey of “Saving Regret” targeted 1,600 Americans aged 60 to 79 to ask them about whether they had saved enough money — and if not, why not.

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  Health Savings Account Rules: 6 Little-Known HSA Tips That Will Save You Money

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  5 things you didn't realize you could ask for that can save you lots of money

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Lyft's Fast-Slumping Stock Quickly Leads to Investor Lawsuits

For Lyft Inc., whose stock has tumbled sharply since its March 28 launch, it took less than three weeks for disillusioned shareholders to sue the company over claims they were taken for a ride. Such lawsuits are a rite of passage for newly public companies, and have become even more common after the 2008 financial crisis, according to Cornerstone Research. Lyft was accused in two nearly identical complaints filed April 16 of exaggerating in its prospectus when it said its U.S. market share was 39 percent.

Japan-Built Mitsubishi Regional Jet Finally Set to Take Flight

A new, long-delayed 88-passenger jet from Japan may finally be the right plane at the right time. The Mitsubishi Regional Jet, the first airliner built in Japan since the 1960s, began certification flights last month in Moses Lake, Washington, to satisfy that demand. Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Ltd.'s new airliner is testing the skies just as rivals are moving to sell off their manufacturing operations for jets with up to 160 seats.

Best Time To Buy A Car: Shopping On These Days And Months Will Save You Tons Of Money

Best Time To Buy A Car: Shopping On These Days And Months Will Save You Tons Of Money

KKR's EmCare Says Patient and Employee Personal Data Were Hacked

On Feb. 19, the physician-services provider determined the accounts contained some patients', employees' and contractors' personal information, including name, date of birth or age, and for some patients, clinical information. In some instances, Social Security and driver's license numbers were affected, according to a company statement. EmCare said it has arranged for identity protection and credit monitoring services for patients and employees whose Social Security or driver's license numbers were involved.

Don't Miss Out on the Netflix of 5G Stocks

That's because, of all the winners that 5G stocks will create, Intel believes it's already lost out in the mobile 5G space, which our own Matt McCall predicts to be a mega-opportunity that comes along once in a lifetime: “Only one company can be first. But in the coming years there will be a slew of big winners as 5G becomes mainstream,” Matt wrote recently on InvestorPlace.com. Let's take a trip down memory lane to better understand the opportunity we have with 5G stocks … Long before Netflix (NASDAQ:NFLX), there was Blockbuster.

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  Spy game? Can China's Huawei be trusted with our 5G?

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  Qualcomm Gets Multiple Upgrades after Apple Dispute Settlement

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Are Savings Bonds a Good Deal?

The different types of savings bonds There are currently two types of U.S. savings bonds available for purchase: Series EE and Series I. A third type, Series HH, is no longer sold but can still be redeemed. Series EE U.S. savings bonds are also known as "patriot bonds." You purchase these savings bonds at their face value.

Bitcoin heads for mass market adoption as Millennials get onboard

Bitcoin is in the last stage of the bear market, the accumulation phase, according to a report from digital assets fund Adamant Capital. “The current sentiment has recovered from capitulation and the blockchain shows us that Bitcoin HODLers are committing for the long-term again. “While lower prices are still possible, Bitcoin's fundamentals are gaining momentum.

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  Trump's FinCEN Pirates Extort $35,000 from Old-Fashioned Bitcoin Trader

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  Bitcoin Cash – ABC, Litecoin and Ripple Daily Analysis – 20/04/19

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Tax Brackets 2018: How They Impact Your Federal Tax Return

Tax Brackets 2018: How They Impact Your Federal Tax Return

Can Microsoft (MSFT) Keep the Earnings Surprise Streak Alive?

Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? Microsoft (MSFT), which belongs to the Zacks Computer - Software industry, could be a great candidate to consider. This software maker has seen a nice streak of beating earnings estimates, especially when looking at the previous two reports.

Tesla wants to cut size of board from 11 directors to 7

Tesla plans to cut its board of directors from 11 to seven in a move the electric-car maker says will allow the board to act more nimbly and efficiently. Tesla says the four directors who will depart aren't leaving because of any disagreement with the company. The board has come under closer scrutiny since August, when CEO Elon Musk tweeted that he had lined up funding and was considering taking the Palo Alto, California-based company private at $420 per share.

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  Tesla's board is about to get a lot smaller

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  Tesla Board Shakeup Seen as 'Important Step' in Governance

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Visa vs. MasterCard: What's the Difference?

Most Americans today have at least one credit card, and many people have a number of them. American consumers owe roughly $870 billion total in credit card debt, as of February 2019, according to data from the Federal Reserve. The two primary credit card companies are Visa Inc. (V) and MasterCard Inc. (MA).

Top 3 ETFs for Long-Term Investors

Top ETFs for Long-Term Investors If you're a long-term investor planning your portfolio for 2019, here are some ETF best bets: (All year-to-date (YTD) performance figures are based on fiscal year 2019. Funds were selected based on a combination of performance over time and assets under management (AUM). All figures were current as of Feb. 3, 2019.

U.S. refiners planning major plant overhauls in second quarter

U.S. oil refiners are planning a heavy slate of plant overhauls in the second quarter, with total production this month off 8.5 percent compared with the start of the year, according to data from the U.S. Energy Information Administration. Early spring and winter traditionally are heavy periods for U.S. refinery maintenance. This year's maintenance schedule and higher crude prices helped push U.S. gasoline prices to a national average of $2.83 a gallon last week, up 26 percent since the start of the year, according to data from the American Automobile Association.

84% of employers will consider a candidate who lacks the required experience—here's how to land a job if you're underqualified

Today, 84% of HR managers say their company is open to hiring an employee whose skills can be developed through training. Additionally, 62% of employees who applied for a job they were underqualified for said they still received an offer. That's according to recent survey done by human resource consulting firm Robert Half , which asked more than 300 HR managers and more than 2,800 U.S. workers questions about their hiring and job search practices.

The Top 10 Biotechnology Companies (JNJ, ROG.VX)

As of 2017, the company employed 130,000 people, reported sales of $76.5 billion and had a market capitalization of $373 billion. The company is a component of the Dow Jones Industrial Average. Roche Founded in Switzerland in 1896, Roche (NASDAQ: ROG.VX) calls itself the largest biotech company in the world, with 17 biopharmaceuticals on the market.

Gold Weekly Price Forecast – Gold markets fall for the week

Gold markets fell rather hard during the week, crashing into what I think is significant support in the form of the $1275 level. At this point though, the fact that we are closing at the very bottom of the candle stick tells me that the sellers are going to be very aggressive. On a break down below the bottom of the candle stick for the week, the market is more than likely going to go looking towards the $1250 level.

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  AUD/USD Weekly Price Forecast – Australian dollar pulled back during the week

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  Crude Oil Price Forecast – Crude oil markets continue to grind sideways

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