Search Results for 'retirement'
Ask Stacy: How Am I Supposed to Live on Social Security Alone?
Stacy Johnson CPA on May 7, 2020
A reader just retired and is worried that her retirement income won’t be enough. She should be.
9 Tips Beginning Investors Must Know
Marilyn Lewis on November 2, 2016
New investors fall into some common traps when they start out. Here’s how you can avoid those pitfalls.
401(k), IRA Limits to Remain Unchanged for 2017
Krystal Steinmetz on October 31, 2016
While the contribution threshold isn’t budging, other changes are in store. Find out more.
Funny Money: Financial Wit and Wisdom From 50 Top Comedians
Jim Gold on May 20, 2021
Comedians from Mae West and Groucho Marx to John Oliver and Kevin Hart remind us there’s no end to our foolishness on the subject of money.
8 Secrets to Building a Budget That Works
Donna Freedman on October 26, 2016
Taking charge of your finances can be tough. Use these tactics to get maximum gain with no pain.
10 Ways to Pull Together the Down Payment for a Home
Marilyn Lewis on October 24, 2016
Homebuying still is cheaper than renting in many cities, and more buyers are eligible to borrow. But where do you find a huge wad of cash for the down payment?
6 Ways Parents Support Their Grown Kids Financially
Karla Bowsher on October 17, 2016
Complete financial independence remains elusive for many millennials, even those living on their own, a new survey shows.
5 Spots Where Retirees Can Live for Less Than $40,000
Krystal Steinmetz on October 5, 2016
AARP’s new list suggests places you can retire in the U.S. that will help you stretch those dollars.
Ask Stacy: Do I Really Need to Wait Until Age 70 to Collect Social Security?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Many financial advisers, including me, often say to wait till the last possible minute to start taking Social Security. Why are we trying to keep people from having a nice life?
5 Tips for Helping Boomerang Kids Without Bankrupting Yourself
Nancy Dunham on September 28, 2016
Adult kids want to move back in? Don’t unload the truck before you agree on these points.
Ask Stacy: How Can I Know I’ll Have Enough to Retire?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
One online calculator tells this reader he’s on track; another tells him he needs to save half his salary from now until the day he retires. Which should he believe?
5 Things Rich People Say Beats Having $1 Million
Krystal Steinmetz on September 8, 2016
Retired millionaires reveal their most important financial milestones, and you might be surprised at their answers.
Get Your Degree in 4 Years or the Next Year is Free
Krystal Steinmetz on August 21, 2016
A growing number of colleges are offering fifth year tuition-free programs. Find out how the programs work and which schools offer them.
Why 7 Million American Men Aren’t Working
Krystal Steinmetz on August 17, 2016
The number of prime-age men (ages 25 to 54) in the U.S. labor force has been declining for decades. Find out what’s keeping these men out of the workforce.
Working Parents Value This More Than High Pay
Krystal Steinmetz on August 15, 2016
Three in four working moms and dads say this one job factor is more important than salary. Find out what it is.
5 Ways Singles Lead More Meaningful Lives Than Married People
Karla Bowsher on August 10, 2016
Science is challenging the archetype of the sad and lonely single person.
Comic Book, Hockey Card Fetch Huge Sums at Auction
Chris Kissell on August 8, 2016
A comic book sells for nearly $1 million, while a hockey card nets almost $500,000. Should you invest money in collectibles?
5 Steps to Financial Freedom
Kari Huus on August 5, 2016
Remember the goal — to live comfortably, fulfill your dreams and live without anxiety about the future — and learn how to get there.
5 Mind-Blowing Ways to Psych Yourself Up for Saving
Jim Gold on August 4, 2016
Whether you dream of an exotic trek or a comfortable retirement, these exercises will help you reduce impulsive spending so you’ll have money for your future plans.
Teen Earns $43,000 in the Stock Market in 3 Years
Karla Bowsher on July 27, 2016
Sudarshan Sridharan has made more than $43,000 by trading stocks since 2013 — when he was around 13 years old. Find out how he did it.
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