Kate Dore

For some Americans, self-employment is the ultimate dream. Roughly 15 million people (10.1% of the total U.S. workforce) were self-employed in 2015, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. Self-employment offers workers the kind of flexibility that can be hard to find in a traditional 9-to-5 job, not to mention the potential for higher earnings.

I was 25 years old when the stock market crashed. Barely earning $30,000 per year, my savings account was thin, and I worried about losing my job.

It was hard to ignore the media’s predictions of doomsday scenarios and how we needed to protect ourselves. So, when I witnessed a 50% drop in my meager retirement savings account, I panicked.

Luckily, one of my friends knew a financial planner at a nearby firm. If he couldn’t help, he would know of someone who could, she assured me.

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Aimed at saving consumers billions of dollars in fees in retirement accounts, the Department of Labor’s new fiduciary rule requires financial advisers to act in your best interest. However, the final rule includes a number of concessions to the brokerage industry. Here’s what you need to know about these new rules and how they may affect your money.

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Mortgage rates have been hovering near historic lows for the past several years. And that has made a lot of homeowners think about refinancing their mortgages. Why? Because it can affect their finances in a big way.

A timeshare may sound like a great idea while you're still on vacation, but once you get back it's a burden…

Sending emails to your customers is well worth your time, but how do you start building your email list? Start by collecting emails using your website.

Are you ready to work toward a more prosperous 2016? Here are 8 important money resolutions you probably haven’t considered.

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