Financial Geekery

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

...transparency is becoming more of a byword in more progressive companies, as they begin to realize that trust is as much a talent draw as

You're a busy professional. You occasionally have to work late or on weekends. Maybe you travel -- maybe a lot. Sure, you're well...

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

A lot of financial optimization doesn't have to take time and energy, just money. If you're going to make more money than you spend,

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

A good rewards credit card -- one that offers you miles or points or cash every time you make a purchase -- is an easy way to increase your