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New Research Shows You Should Rethink This Popular Retirement Strategy

on April 28, 2022

This retirement planning rule has been widely touted for decades, but does it still hold true?

The 10 Best Small Cities for Retirement

on March 28, 2022

Based on senior population, number of retirement communities, crime and taxes, these are the best small towns for retirement.

Boomers Face This Risk in Retirement: Here’s How to Avoid It

on February 23, 2022

Boomers seem to be doing something that previous generations didn’t and need to come up with a solution to protect their retirement.

What Should You Do With an Inheritance?

on December 7, 2021

If you find yourself flush with cash, here are some options to make the most of it.

How to Choose a Financial Planner

on November 30, 2021

Use these tips to find the perfect planner to guide you to financial success.

How to Invest $10 Million

on November 22, 2021

If you find yourself with a pile of cash, here are some smart things to do with it.

The 10 Best Cities for Holiday Shopping

on November 22, 2021

These cities have the most stores, the lowest sales tax rates and other favorable metrics for holiday shopping.

The 10 Best Places to Retire in the Northeast

on November 19, 2021

If you want to retire to the Northeast, these are some prime spots to consider.

How Much Money Do You Need to Retire?

on November 18, 2021

Before you can say goodbye to your job for good, you need to calculate how much money is needed for retirement.

Only a Sliver of Retirees Can Cover This Overlooked Expense

on November 17, 2021

If you can pay for this expense, consider yourself lucky.

Make These Investments to Profit From the Infrastructure Bill

on May 19, 2022

Big new spending in these sectors could mean a boost to certain investments.

The 10 Best U.S. Cities for Outdoor Enthusiasts to Live and Work

on November 12, 2021

Most of these places have big, open spaces and great air quality.

The 10 Best Cities for Military Retirees

on November 8, 2021

Based on resources for veterans, typical veteran incomes, senior tax burdens and more, these places are best-suited for military members’ retirement.

Should You Invest in a Bitcoin ETF?

on November 4, 2021

There’s a new way to bet on Bitcoin. But is it worth your time and money?

Pandemic Offers This Silver Lining for Retirement Savers

on October 29, 2021

Everything slowing down and shifting online because of COVID-19 may have created more awareness about retirement planning.

This Democratic Proposal Could Impact Your Social Security

on October 26, 2021

The changes, if they became law, could result in permanent changes to Social Security benefits and raise taxes on high earners.

10 Cities Where People Spend the Most on Food

on October 22, 2021

In these cities, people pay more for food, whether they are dining in or eating out.

10 Places Where Residents Are Investing More

on October 20, 2021

Over a four-year period, these places saw a major increase in investing metrics like average capital gains and the number of tax returns with dividends.

Here’s How Much Money You Lose by Not Diversifying Your Investments

on October 13, 2021

This shouldn’t be a surprise, but just in case: It’s a lot. It could be in the millions.

How You Can Capitalize on Home Equity for Retirement

on October 5, 2021

There are several ways to make good use of your home’s value as you head into this chapter of your life.

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