We’re intrigued by the net worth of celebrities, business magnates, politicians and sports heroes. But knowing our own net worth can be useful for us mere mortals, too. It may seem like figuring out ...

Find out how much money you should have saved by age 40, plus how to track your net worth and boost it faster.

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Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Catherine Brock covers personal finance and investing. Are you richer than your neighbor? You can make an educated guess at the ...

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Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. I am the President of Diversified, a CFP and author. People are naturally curious as to how they compare to others, and wondering ...

Retirees have a lot of options when it comes to boosting their retirement funds, from working part-time jobs to downsizing ...

Lucy Lazarony is an experienced personal finance journalist and writer who got her start in 1998 writing about financial topics. She writes accessible and easy-to-understand articles about credit, ...

Editor’s note: This is the first article in a monthly step-by-step guide for getting your financial house in order. Yes, it’s a daunting process, but we’re breaking it down into manageable steps that ...