Does A Quiet Market Spell Trouble?

The VIX, a trademarked ticker symbol for the Chicago Board Options Exchange Market Volatility Index, is a measure of implied… Read More

Introducing CIA Success Stories

Dear CIA readers, we’ve got something new for you! If you love reading our blog then stay tuned for our… Read More

The Winning Streak

Ever been a part of a winning streak? Either as a fan or a competitor? They are great. They are… Read More

Would You Pass this Money and Happiness Quiz?

I’ve recently released a new book called, “You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think,” and in it, I analyze the… Read More

How Do You Define Happiness?

I’ve recently written a book about money and happiness called You Can Retire Sooner Than You Think (McGraw Hill Education, $18)… Read More

Choosing to Retire Happy

Times have changed. The pensions we once knew don’t exist as they once did. Even for pensions that do still… Read More

Can You Sell Your Life Insurance Policy – For Cash?

I’ll tell you right out of the gate – this might be the creepiest financial topic I’ve ever researched.  But,… Read More

Real Life Monopoly

Remember playing Monopoly? I loved the game (at least for the first hour or so of play)! Everyone had a… Read More

Apple & Beats: If you can’t beat ’em, buy ’em

I have been fascinated these past few weeks wondering why Apple is reportedly buying Beats, a “low tech” company that’s… Read More