What is the retirement rule of thirds and what should retirees know about it?

This simple framework is reshaping how retirees plan their income, but is it right for you? Here's what to know.

What is the 3-day rule for Medicare and how does it impact your coverage?

This decades-old rule could leave you with unexpected bills if you need specialized care after a hospital stay.

The 4% rule is now the 4.7% rule, creator says — but here’s what you need to consider before splashing out

It seems the 4% rule is now the 4.7% rule. Three decades after financial planner William Bengen came up with a simple yet ...

The 4% rule is now the 4.7% rule. That matters for your retirement.

Three decades ago, financial adviser Bill Bengen created a retirement principle called the 4% rule. It went viral. Now, the ...
Bankrate on MSN

Rule of 72: What it is and how to use it

Here’s how the Rule of 72 works: Divide 72 by your expected annual interest rate (as a percentage, not a decimal). The answer is roughly the number of years it will take for your money to double. For ...
Kiplinger

The 100 Minus Your Age Rule May Be the Easiest Asset Allocation Strategy, but Is It the Best?

Your asset allocation may be the most important decision you make as an investor. In fact, studies have found that asset allocation determines over 90% of the variations in portfolio returns. In other ...
The Motley Fool

Motley Fool Co-Founder David Gardner: What Rule Breakers Value

If you want to own best-in-class companies, you need to own stocks with a high sticker price. In this podcast, Motley Fool co-founder and Chief Rule Breaker David Gardner joins host Ricky Mulvey for a ...