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Is Obamacare a Disincentive to Earn More?
Jim Gold on May 20, 2015
The 14 million Americans getting cheap health insurance through Obamacare’s government subsidies may lose their will to work, some say.
How to Keep Lifestyle Creep From Devouring New Income
Guest Blogger on May 20, 2015
Congratulations! You got a pay raise or a windfall. Here’s how to parlay it into long-term well-being.
Ask Stacy: Should I Take Out a Reverse Mortgage?
Stacy Johnson CPA on November 2, 2020
The commercials insist a reverse mortgage is the perfect place to find extra retirement income. Here’s what they don’t tell you.
Are You Ready to Fly on a Plane With No Pilot?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 13, 2015
Google may be looking beyond driverless cars to pilotless commercial planes. Sounds scary, but it could be more reliable, some argue.
Is Social Security in Bigger Trouble Than You Think?
Karla Bowsher on May 7, 2020
Ivy league academics have accused the Social Security Administration of not being transparent about its looming shortfall. Here’s what it means for your retirement.
How Americans Lose $24 Billion in Free Money
Karla Bowsher on May 13, 2015
This one mistake could cost you more than $1,000 each year. Find out what it is.
Having Kids Later in Life Can Endanger Finances
Karla Bowsher on May 8, 2015
There are more older parents than ever, and they face unique financial concerns. Find out more.
Social Insecurity: 3 Reasons Retiring Might Be Tough
Karla Bowsher on May 7, 2020
New data show it’s risky to rely on Social Security as a source of retirement income. Find out if your standard of living is in jeopardy.
New 401(k) Plans on the Wane: Should We Be Worried?
Krystal Steinmetz on May 5, 2015
Does this data mean Americans’ retirement savings are suffering? Here’s the scoop.
Depressed? Consider Putting Away Your Credit Cards
Jim Gold on May 4, 2015
New research looks at the way different types of debt affect people’s outlook.
How Later-Life Career Changes Can Pay Off
Karla Bowsher on April 27, 2015
Find out what it takes to successfully change careers later in life, and what it might mean for your income.
Report: Millennials Relying Heavily on the ‘Bank of Mom and Dad’
Krystal Steinmetz on April 25, 2015
Nearly 40 percent of millennials get financial help from their folks — for everything from cell phone bills to gym memberships.
10 Public Employees Who Make More Money Than the President
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
Most of these people earn more than twice as much as the president — and taxpayers fund their salaries.
Meet The (Male) CEO Promising Equal Pay For Women
Karla Bowsher on April 24, 2015
CEOs are starting to wake up to the gender pay gap and do something about it. Here are two examples.
9 Top-Paying Part-Time Jobs
Karla Bowsher on April 23, 2015
These jobs pay anywhere from $10 to $300 an hour. Here’s what you need to know to land one.
Climate-Friendly Drivers: 10 Things to Know About Electric Cars
Guest Blogger on June 5, 2015
There are reasons that eco-friendly car buyers are reluctant to plunge into the electric car market. Here is what they need to know.
Financial Worries That Keep Americans Awake at Night
Jim Gold on April 21, 2015
A new Gallup poll shows the overall anxiety level down from the height of the economic crisis but not back to prerecession numbers. Here are the details.
Want to Save Money? Keep These 4 Emotions or Behaviors in Check
Guest Blogger on April 21, 2015
When our feelings overtake our rational plans, we make expensive mistakes. Here are some things to watch for so you don’t get derailed.
The 10 Best-Paying Employers in the Country
Karla Bowsher on April 17, 2015
The median total compensation at these companies starts at more than $140,000. Find out who is paying the big bucks.
New Data Show What’s Still Broken in U.S. Economy
Bob Sullivan on April 17, 2015
Half of Americans are spending half of their income just on food and shelter. It helps explain why the “recovery” seems elusive to many people.
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