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Kendall Blythe

Is Your 401(k) Where It Should Be After Age 50? See How You Compare

on February 24, 2026

You may be comfortable today. But is your retirement plan truly on track?

Imagine Investing $2,640 Over 22 Years and Making $3.5 Million. One Man in Ohio Did Just That.

on February 24, 2026

Luck beat judgment and a $10-a-month habit made him a millionaire. That’s not a strategy most of us can count on.

Taiwan Is First and a Teeny Country Is Last in This Global Ranking. Where Does the U.S. Sit?

on February 24, 2026

Expectations don’t always match reality. The US does not even make the top tier.

Did Your Dog Make the List? 12 Popular Breeds With Puppy Prices That Rival a Monthly Mortgage

on February 20, 2026

Their devotion is priceless. Bringing them home isn’t. How much are you willing to pay?

At 58 and 59, Lori and Scott Lost Their Life Savings to a Sophisticated Investment Scam. Could They Rebuild Their Finances and Retire in 10 Years?

on February 19, 2026

The biggest hurdle was accepting that the money was gone. What followed was a calculated reset.

Here Are 5 States With the Oldest Residents — and Those With the Youngest Population

on February 19, 2026

Living in an older or younger state can affect your taxes, housing costs, job prospects and health care access.

Frustrating, Unfair, Wrong — but Reality: As Recently as 50 Years Ago, Women Had Little Control Over Their Own Finances

on February 18, 2026

In some ways, the “security” of marriage made it even worse. Don’t take financial independence for granted.

Frozen in Time for 80 Years: Minute Maid Kills a Budget Staple in 2026

on February 17, 2026

It’s the end of an era for this freezer aisle icon, one of the last true grocery bargains.

Is TrumpRx the Answer to Better Health at a Lower Cost?

on February 17, 2026

Half-price drugs may seem like a good deal, but is that the whole story?

The Hidden Cost of Mandatory Luxury: A Middle-Class Lifestyle Is Harder Than Ever to Reach and It’s Not Just Because of Inflation

on February 17, 2026

Your parents’ $7,400 house should cost $99,000 today. Why does it cost $400,000?

86% of Older Savers Are Worried About Their Retirement — but It’s Not About the Amount of Their Savings

on January 26, 2026

Some have 7-figure nest eggs, so what is making them nervous?

This Career Needs Human Intelligence That AI Cannot Replace — and It Pays Over $100,000 Per Year

on January 22, 2026

If we can’t live without it, we must work with it. The economy agrees.

Degrees Are the Past, Skills Are the Future: How to Win the 2026 Skills-First Job Market

on January 21, 2026

It’s time to translate decades of experience into the currency of the modern job market.

The Phone Scam That Nearly Cost One Man His Financial Account

on January 21, 2026

The red flags were subtle, but they were there if you know what to look for.

Breaking the Money Silence: Why 56% of Americans Keep Financial Secrets

on January 21, 2026

It’s time to escape the cycle of shame.

11,000 Boomers Retire Every Day, Many Without a Safety Net — How to Prepare for the ‘Peak 65’ Crisis

on January 20, 2026

A historic demographic storm is hitting the economy. Has your 3-legged stool collapsed?

Do You Dream of Paying Less Income Tax? If You Live in One of These 9 States, Your Wish Just Came True

on January 20, 2026

Before you celebrate, does it actually mean more money in your pocket?

The New Rules of Wealth: Take More Risks and Spend Longer Doing It

on January 19, 2026

No more “set it and forget it.” More Americans than ever before are actively managing their retirement savings.

Have You Received Your $452 Winter Heating Subsidy Text Yet?

on January 20, 2026

If it sounds too good to be true, here’s what you should know.

This Industry Is Adding Half a Million Jobs for an Aging America

on January 14, 2026

Think it’s AI? You’d be wrong. The answer is much closer to home.

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