Retirement
Ask Stacy: Can Obamacare Help Me Retire Early?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader would like to retire early, but wonders how they can possibly afford the cost of health insurance until they’re eligible for Medicare. Well, here’s some good news.
These 5 Industries Offer the Best 401(k) Plans
Karla Bowsher on August 24, 2015
The five industries with the best retirement plans remain unchanged for a third consecutive year. Find out who tops the list.
Why Rent Control Won’t Make Housing More Affordable
Marilyn Lewis on August 24, 2015
Astronomical rents are in part a legacy of the recession. What economists say should be done to address the massive gap between working people’s pay and the high cost of housing.
Same-Sex Spouses to Be Paid Social Security Benefits Retroactively
Krystal Steinmetz on August 23, 2015
Widowed spouses who were previously denied survivor and death benefits can now collect those payments.
Is This the Downside of Record-High 401(k) Contributions?
Karla Bowsher on August 14, 2015
Contributions to 401(k) plans are breaking new records, and overall balances are at near-record levels. But there is a major thorn in this rosy picture of retirement savings.
The Nation’s 10 Healthiest Cities for an Affordable Retirement
Karla Bowsher on August 11, 2015
Which of the 60 largest metropolitan areas in the country offer retirees the best combination of healthy and affordable living? Find out.
Tips to Start an Awesome Fall Garden Right Now
Marilyn Lewis on August 5, 2015
The growing season’s not over yet. Here’s how to squeeze more food and more satisfaction from a late-season garden.
Ask Stacy: I’m Afraid to Leave an Inheritance for My Kids – What Should I Do?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
A reader wants to leave her money to her kids, but she’s afraid they’ll blow it. It’s a common problem, and one without an ideal solution.
Can New Rules Keep Financial Advisers on Your Side?
Jim Gold on August 3, 2015
Rules being debated on Capitol Hill could affect your retirement investments.
Study Proves That Retirement Years (Eventually) Are Golden
Karla Bowsher on August 3, 2015
Dropping out of the rat race can be good for you. But you may not feel the benefits right away.
Fidelity Warns That Boomers Are Too Invested in Stocks
Karla Bowsher on July 31, 2015
One of the biggest administrators of U.S. retirement plans is warning that baby boomers may be vulnerable to the ravages of a stock market downturn.
16 Cheap Ways to Get Moving, Feel Younger and Live Longer
Marilyn Lewis on August 19, 2015
Don’t limit yourself to a treadmill at the gym when there are so many fun and affordable ways to get moving.
Can Hormone Therapy Turn Back the Ticking Clock?
Hiram Reisner on July 29, 2015
The anti-aging claims for hormone therapy are enticing, but the price can be high. Here’s a primer to help you separate legitimate hope from ridiculous hype.
Why Even the Wealthy are Biting Their Nails Over Retirement
Krystal Steinmetz on July 27, 2015
Find out what money issues affluent Americans worry about the most as their golden years approach.
Forget Florida; Retirees Opting for Pot-Friendly States
Krystal Steinmetz on July 27, 2015
States that have legalized marijuana use have become popular retirement destinations for America’s seniors.
How the ‘Doubly Lucky’ Millennials Live the Good Life
Krystal Steinmetz on July 20, 2015
Many of the millennials who are purchasing a home, buying a car and socking away money for their golden years have one thing in common. Find out what it is.
4 Things You Must Know About How States Tax Retirement
Karla Bowsher on July 20, 2015
Think warm weather is the only requirement for golden years that gleam? Unless you want to see your nest egg cracked, consider how states tax retirement income.
The Grayest U.S. Counties — And a Few That Are Getting Younger
Ari Cetron on July 13, 2015
Can you guess the county where more than half of the population is older than the age of 65?
Ask Stacy: Which Is Better — Dividend or Growth Stocks?
Stacy Johnson CPA on January 31, 2018
This reader wants to know whether he’s better off buying fast-growing stocks or stocks that pay dividends. Here’s why it’s useful to have both types, and even better to have the rare stocks (like Apple) that offer growth and dividends.
Will Greece’s ‘No’ Vote Crack Your Nest Egg?
Karla Bowsher on July 6, 2015
The Internet is buzzing with speculation in the wake of Greece’s vote against outside financial aid. What does it mean for you?
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