Suba Iyer | Personal Capital

The Rising Cost Of Childcare: Can You Afford To Work?

Traditional wisdom says a parent stays at home to raise their children because they can afford not to work. While this is still true for many families, the other side of the equation is also becoming true – some parents now choose to stay home because they...

Annuities Explained: What You Should Know

Everybody knows about a checking account, advantages of a savings account or how to buy a certificate of deposit. However, if you ask them what an annuity is, you will probably get some shrugs. Ask a random person, “How much do you believe people in the...

Overcoming Gender Irrationality For Better Returns

The S&P 500 returned 8.21% in the 20 years ending in 2012. Naturally, you might expect the average investor’s return to be somewhere in that neighborhood. The reality is that the average investor has experienced significantly lower investment returns at...