Despite all the bad news you've been hearing.

What can the men who adorn our currency teach us about our own finances? Quite a lot, actually, but not because they were all as good with money as they were at creating a nation.

What can the men who adorn our currency teach us about our own finances?

Q: I have an investment portfolio outside of my retirement plans. That portfolio kicks out dividend and interest income. If I roll all that passive income back into my portfolio, can I count that toward...

Step one: Don't panic.

Be cautious with this sector as rates are set to rise.