Category: Grow

5 Ways to Avoid Paying Taxes on Your Social Security Benefits

Chris Kissell on December 11, 2018

Earning too much money during retirement could mean your Social Security benefits will be taxed. Here’s how to keep Uncle Sam at bay.

Ready to Rescue Your Retirement in 2018? Here’s How

Marilyn Lewis on December 9, 2018

Are you really ready to get serious about funding your golden years? It may take some big changes, but it’s possible.

Boost Your Social Security Check With This Overlooked Strategy

Karla Bowsher on December 9, 2018

Are you among the retirees ignoring this tactic for increasing their Social Security benefits payment?

This Mind Trick Boosts Retirement Savings Rates by 31 Percent

Karla Bowsher on December 7, 2018

An easy mental exercise can dramatically increase the share of income you save for retirement — especially if you’re a woman.

7 Great Gifts That Teach Kids Math and Money Savvy

Marilyn Lewis on December 6, 2018

Give kids a fun way to build the foundation for their financial independence.

8 Things Rich People Buy That Make Them Look Dumb

Stacy Johnson on December 2, 2018

What’s worse than wasting money? Spending it on things that you think make you look good, but really make you look silly.

75 Percent of Eligible Households Ignore This Retirement Tax Credit

Karla Bowsher on November 23, 2018

You might be able to reduce your next income tax bill by thousands of dollars, thanks to an unheralded federal tax break.

How Renting a Home Can Make You Richer Than Owning

Karla Bowsher on November 19, 2018

Homeownership is not a guaranteed wealth builder. Many people can become richer by renting. Are you one of them?

This Tax-Slashing Move Is Now More Valuable for Couples

Karla Bowsher on November 18, 2018

Workers and preretirees can spare their retirement savings from taxation by making this move.

8 Basics That Beginning Investors Must Know

Marilyn Lewis on November 14, 2018

New investors fall into some common traps. But you can avoid them if you understand and remember these fundamentals.

13 Dumb Investing Moves — and How to Avoid Them

Angela Colley on November 13, 2018

If you hope to have a secure retirement, you can’t afford to make mistakes like these.

10 Ways to Retire Earlier Than Friends on the Same Salary

Donna Freedman on November 13, 2018

If you hope to retire early, the decisions you make are as important as the money you earn. Here are some tips for getting out of the rat race.

2-Minute Money Manager: How Do I Find a Good Financial Adviser?

Stacy Johnson on November 13, 2018

No matter what they call themselves — from financial planner to stockbroker or investment manager — their answer to this simple question can help you decide where to get advice.

2-Minute Money Manager: Should I Invest My Health Savings Account in Stocks?

Stacy Johnson on November 12, 2018

HSAs are a great way to save on income taxes while putting aside money to meet medical expenses. But should you put that money at risk by investing it in stocks?

This Tool Shows How Much Your Nest Egg Loses to Fees

Karla Bowsher on November 5, 2018

If you have any retirement savings or otherwise invest any money, you can’t afford not to use this new free calculator from a reputable nonprofit.

2-Minute Money Manager: How Do I Know When It’s Time to Sell My Stocks?

Stacy Johnson on November 5, 2018

Investing in stocks means confronting two nerve-wracking questions: When should you buy, and when should you sell? Here’s a simple rule of thumb that will help.