Search Results for 'retirement'
Sidelined: Nearly 1 In 6 NFL Players Files For Bankruptcy
Karla Bowsher on April 15, 2015
Two players offer astonishing examples of how easy it is to burn through millions of dollars.
The States With The Widest Gender Pay Gaps
Karla Bowsher on April 14, 2015
Women earn considerably less than men on average. How does your state measure up?
How To Boost Your Credit Score At Any Age
Karla Bowsher on April 14, 2015
These tips will help raise your credit score above the average for your age bracket.
Many Midcareer Workers Get Lower Pay, Positions after Recession
Bob Sullivan on April 10, 2015
Nearly half of older workers who lost jobs in the economic shake-out, now earn less than in the past, and more than half were forced to switch fields. But the real problem is coming down the line.
Tax Hacks 2015: How To Use A Tax Refund To Change Your Life
Marilyn Lewis on April 9, 2015
Your tax refund checks can be an instrument of positive change, or just another wasted opportunity. Here is what you should do with yours.
Survey: Single Boomer Women Are Happier Now Than at 35
Maryalene LaPonsie on April 8, 2015
Survey shows the majority of single women older than 55 have a greater sense of well-being than two decades earlier. What to do if you’re not feeling it.
Are Your Social Security Benefits Taxable?
Maryalene LaPonsie on May 7, 2020
Taxes are due in less than two weeks. Are you still confused about whether you need to claim your Social Security benefits?
FTC Shuts Down ‘Yellow Pages’ Scammers
Krystal Steinmetz on April 1, 2015
Two Canada-based scams cheated U.S. small businesses and nonprofits out of millions of dollars by billing them for unwanted listings in the online “yellow pages.”
This Simple, DIY Method Can Help You Retire With $1 Million
Karla Bowsher on May 25, 2018
An easy-to-follow formula can yield a million-dollar nest egg. While it helps to start young, it can work for you at any age.
Ask Stacy: Are Market-Linked CDs a Good Investment?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
David Letterman’s Stupid Pet Tricks were funny and ran for 30 years. Wall Street’s stupid investment tricks have been going on longer but aren’t funny at all. This is a great example.
Tiny Slice Of Americans Saves More Than 15 Percent Of Income
Karla Bowsher on March 30, 2015
Employment has improved over the past year, but retirement savings aren’t necessarily following suit.
4 Reasons Not to Invest in Gold
Guest Blogger on July 11, 2016
Gold may glitter in jewelry and ancient funerary objects, but as an investment it’s a rather dull performer. Here’s why.
Ask Stacy: Quitting Smoking Saves Me $150 a Week; How Can I Invest It?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
Think changing something small may not result in anything big? Think again. Even if you don’t smoke, see how an extra $150 a week can change your life.
7 Tax-Time Tips for Trimming What You Pay Uncle Sam
Guest Blogger on March 24, 2015
Understand the basics of your return with these pointers and consider getting help from a professional, even if it means paying something.
10 Tax Deductions for Millennials
Guest Blogger on March 19, 2015
Just because you’re in your 20s or 30s does not mean you can’t make deductions. Read up.
10 Tips to Land an Awesome Job When You’re Over 50
Maryalene LaPonsie on April 29, 2026
Finding a job in your 50s or 60s isn’t hopeless. Here are ways to leverage your experience, overcome age bias and land the job you deserve.
5 Myths About Women and Money
Maryalene LaPonsie on March 4, 2015
If you think the realm of money is a man’s world, think again. The stereotypes you have about women and money are all wrong.
1 in 5 Americans Plan to Work Till They Die
Krystal Steinmetz on March 4, 2015
A new report reveals the (sometimes grim) reality of Americans’ retirement plans, and how those plans will impact the younger generations.
A Simple Way to Maximize Your Social Security
Stacy Johnson CPA on September 11, 2024
When you claim Social Security can add thousands to your lifetime income. Here’s how to know you’re doing it right.
Who’s Downsizing? Not These Retirees
Krystal Steinmetz on February 26, 2015
A new study finds that many Americans are opting for bigger houses in their retirement, and other surprising revelations.
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