Humans are complex: though we think we are rational, we can be irrational. Is it rational to be irrational?

This is the holiday season. We know we are supposed to feel charitable. But, sometimes we don’t, especially when we think someone has taken monetary advantage of us. As it turns out, our response is not mean spirited — it’s only human.

Cash currently earns little to no interest in a traditionally risk free money market. If the money isn't essential later in life, then you should use it to vacation with the family or for some other experience.

The developing brain is adversely affected by poverty. The long-term effects are not only negative for the child, but society in general. If you have ready cash, you might want to consider giving aid to families caught in the economic downturn.

Residential real estate is the world’s largest asset class and should be a part of everyone’s portfolio. And, in fact, it is for homeowners. But now renters can also get in with housing futures.