The pandemic has changed a lot of people's financial behavior, and the events of the past couple of years have helped many people realize the importance of having money in the bank.
In fact, a recent Fidelity survey reveals...
Access to a 401(k) can be a huge boon to workers saving for retirement, but it's important to remember this account is only a tool. If you want to get the most out of it, you have to learn how it...
The stock market dipped in the first quarter of 2022, and investors are worried that a market crash could be around the corner. That's certainly a potential risk, but it's anyone's guess where the market goes from here. If you're worried...
These days, the U.S. labor market is loaded with jobs -- 11.3 million as of January, to be precise. That's a positive turn of events considering that just two years ago, we were grappling with an unprecedented unemployment crisis.
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Timing your retirement from the federal service can make a big difference affecting how much you stand to make in post-federal work life. You worked all these years, you may as well make the most of it.
Believe it or not, depending on when you choose to submit your papers,...
The United States income tax system operates on a pay-as-you-go basis, with taxes due periodically throughout the year as you receive income, even though you file a tax return only once each year. When you're working, your employer withholds income taxes from your paycheck and sends it to the...
You may have decided to get a side hustle to boost your income in the face of rising bills. Or maybe you have a specific financial goal you're working toward, like buying a house or paying off your credit cards for good.
There's a definite upside to having a side hustle -- growing your...
For women who are investing, confidence generally runs high.
It’s getting over the initial hump that appears to be the challenge.
A full 79% of women investors in the U.S. say they are confident that they’ll achieve their retirement goals using their current investment approach, according to a survey from social...
When thinking about retirement, most people imagine how they’ll fill their free time with new hobbies, travel and visiting with family and friends. But medical issues often creep in as we age, and unfortunately many people fail to properly budget for this reality...
Saving for retirement appears to be taking a backseat to other financial considerations for many Americans right now.
Just 17% have made saving for their post-working years their top financial priority for 2022, according to First National...
