Retirement
Get Your Social Security Statements Online
B.T. Ballenger on October 3, 2012
You can now estimate and apply for Social Security benefits online, plus track lifetime earnings.
5 Easy Steps to Greater Financial Security
Guest Blogger on September 27, 2012
Saving for retirement is really about small moves that add up over the years. Here are my five favorites.
401(k)’s for the Self-Employed
Guest Blogger on September 12, 2012
Yes, you can be the only one participating in a 401(k). Here are the pros and cons.
What’s an 801(k)? And Why Should I Care?
Guest Blogger on September 5, 2012
No, it’s not a double 401(k). It’s a made-up term for an investment vehicle that, if done right, can earn you real money.
Do Seniors Pay More for Checking?
B.T. Ballenger on August 23, 2012
Senior checking accounts are, at best, the same as basic accounts – and sometimes worse.
Free Help for 42 Million Caregivers
B.T. Ballenger on August 21, 2012
Are you a caregiver? It’s not unusual to care for both your children and aging parents at the same time – which is why AARP offers free resources to help cope with the stress and complexity.
8 Government Mandates That Save You Money
Jason Steele on August 6, 2012
President Obama’s health care mandate has been ruled a tax. But there are many other ways the government uses taxes to promote behavior – and you can save by taking advantage of them.
A Financial Checklist for Same-Sex Couples
Guest Blogger on August 6, 2012
From death to taxes, gay couples have a lot of complex rules to deal with. Here’s how to simplify things.
5 Best Countries for Americans to Live Abroad
Guest Blogger on August 6, 2012
America, love it or leave it. But you can still love it and move for the savings. Here’s a primer.
What to Do When You Don’t Have a 401(k)
Guest Blogger on May 16, 2012
Can you save for retirement – and save on your taxes – without any help from your boss? Yes, but you’ll need to do the following.
5 Tips That May Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease
Karla Bowsher on May 19, 2013
Alzheimer’s Disease affects more than 10 percent of older Americans – and costs society billions of dollars a year. But these simple tips might help you avoid this deadly disorder.
Why I Buy Lottery Tickets
Donna Freedman on April 10, 2012
If I were buying stacks of tickets every day, I’d have a problem. But I’m not. This is an indulgence, a harmless pleasure. So get over it.
4 Things to Know About Peer Lending
B.T. Ballenger on March 14, 2012
Tired of earning next to nothing on your savings? Meet someone making 13 percent by simply doing what the bank does.
3 Early Retirement Planning Ideas
Guest Blogger on March 14, 2012
Many of us dream about retiring early. The reality is much harsher – but not beyond your reach. Here’s what you need to do.
5 Tips for Finding Work When You’re Over 50
B.T. Ballenger on March 12, 2012
Feel like your age and experience disqualify you from jobs? Maybe the problem is your perspective, or at least the employer’s – learn to take the qualities that come with age and turn them into work-finding assets.
Baby Boomers: Will You Have Enough to Retire?
Guest Blogger on March 12, 2012
Boomers are running out of time to get their retirement right. One mistake could mean they run out of money sometime in their 70s or 80s. Here’s what they need to do.
How to Make Money Resolutions That Pay Off
Michael Koretzky on December 30, 2011
Happy New Year? When it comes to financial resolutions, surveys say we think we’re doomed to fail. But it’s not true.
Can a Photograph Boost Your Retirement Plan?
B.T. Ballenger on December 9, 2011
Half of baby boomers won’t have enough money to live out their lives comfortably. Some researchers have an idea to fix that in the future – and it sounds a little like science fiction.
4 Ways to Grow More Brain on a Budget
Guest Blogger on November 6, 2012
Can you make yourself smarter without spending money? Here are some low-cost and no-cost suggestions for improving your brainpower.
18 Things You Didn’t Know About Social Security Numbers
Len Penzo on October 27, 2011
Whose Social Security number is 001-01-0001? Can you tell someone’s race from their number? And will we run out of numbers? Read on for the answers.
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