Articles by Lance Cothern

Lance is a licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in the state of Virginia and he covers money management, budgeting, financial products, and more. He is also the founder of Money Manifesto, a personal finance blog, where he writes about his family's relationship with money. Education: B.B.A. in Accounting from James Madison University.

Can Someone Get Life Insurance If They Are Dying or Terminally Ill? Find out if someone dying or terminally ill can still buy life insurance to help the finances of loved ones. Different types of policies may be available. How to Invest in the Russell 2000 Index (U.S. Small Cap Stocks) Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern How to Invest in the Russell 2000 Index (U.S. Small Cap Stocks) Investing is a very personal endeavor. You have to closely examine several aspects... Keogh Plan: The Best Retirement Option for the Self-Employed? Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Keogh Plan: The Best Retirement Option for the Self-Employed? You may have heard of a Keogh plan before. At one time, they were a type of... Burial and Funeral Insurance: Do You Need It? Find out if you need burial and funeral insurance as an additional life insurance policy to help cover costs after your death. Child Life Insurance: When Does It Make Sense? Learn more about life insurance for a child. Compare the pros and cons to decide when such a policy might make sense for your child and your family. How to Open a Brokerage Account: What You Need to Start Investing Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern How to Open a Brokerage Account: What You Need to Start Investing If you want to start investing, opening a brokerage account is usually the first... Building an ETF-Only Investment Portfolio: Pros and Cons Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Building an ETF-Only Investment Portfolio: Pros and Cons Exchange-traded funds (ETFs) are a powerful type of investment.  ETFs offer... 7 Ways to Increase the Size of Your Social Security Benefits Payout Learn how you can increase the payout on your Social Security benefits for a little extra income in retirement. How to Invest in Copper Bullion, Stock, ETFs & Mutual Funds Learn about the different ways that you can invest in copper, a metal commodity that is widely used across various industries in the world. Taxable Brokerage Accounts: Pros & Cons to Consider Photo of Lance Cothern Lance Cothern Taxable Brokerage Accounts: Pros & Cons to Consider Most people look for options with higher returns when investing for the long term....