Am I Supposed to Be Investing?
Every once in a while, your Future Self sends you a brainwave. This is one of those times. Thank your Future Self, because, yes, you probably should be investing. Here’s…
Andrea Coombes
Andrea is a former NerdWallet authority on retirement and investing. Her stories have appeared in The Wall Street Journal, the SanFrancisco Chronicle, MarketWatch and elsewhere. She has been interviewed onTV and radio, including NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and quoted by national publications such as Fortune, Time and CNBC.
Posts by Andrea Coombes:
Why You Shouldn’t Open Your Roth IRA at a Bank
A Roth IRA is a great way to save for retirement, and if you’ve decided to open one, kudos to you. That’s a smart money decision. Now, you’ll need to…
7 Retirement Mistakes Financial Advisors Say to Avoid
Saving for retirement is confusing. It’s no surprise we make mistakes along the way. Luckily, there are strategies to get back on track. Here are the most common retirement mistakes…
Vanguard Roth IRA: Is It the Best Roth for You?
Roth IRAs are a popular retirement savings account, and Vanguard is big with retirement savers thanks to its low costs and wide selection of funds. Does that mean you should…
How to Buy Peloton Stock
Whether the words “spin cycle” call to mind a washing machine or a bike probably depends on your lifestyle. But exercise enthusiast or not, you can now invest in fitness…
Why This Investment Account Is Becoming More Popular
When you’re not quite sure where life might take you — or what you’ll need your money to do for you — you want flexibility. That might be one reason…
Mega Backdoor Roths: How They Work
If you like the idea of a Roth, then you’re going to love the supersize version, known as a mega backdoor Roth. If fortune smiles on you, this strategy could…
How and Where to Open a Roth IRA
A Roth IRA is a true gift for retirement savers: While there’s no immediate tax benefit, withdrawals in retirement are completely tax-free. Here’s how to open a Roth IRA. There…
What Is Wealth Management, and Do You Need It?
Wealth management is the highest level of financial planning services. Wealth management generally includes comprehensive investment management alongside financial advice, tax guidance, estate planning and even legal assistance. The type…
Early Retirees Share Hard Lessons Learned
To those of us still working the 9-to-5, stories of people who retire in their 40s or even younger can read like a hero’s journey of mythic proportions. But getting…
