Retirement is a time of freedom for most people since you no longer have to spend your hours working and earning a living.
But while you're free to indulge your hobbies and decide what to do with your days,...
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If you claim Social Security early, working could reduce your benefits.How much your checks will be reduced depends on your income.Regardless of how much of your benefits are withheld, you can earn that money back.
Middle-class U.S. households have limited financial assets and may face retirement insecurity, according to an analysis from the National Institute on Retirement Security, a non-profit, non-partisan research and education organization.
The study looked at financial assets by generation, net...
The nontraditional workforce of freelance, contract and gig workers has grown during the pandemic. Although this workforce enjoys such benefits as flexible schedules and the ability to work from home, saving for retirement can be more challenging than for traditional employees.
At CNBC’s America’s Financial Education town hall, community leaders from across the nation were honored for their commitment to educating students about financial literacy.
Currently, only 21 states require financial literacy to be taught in high school classrooms. While...
Retiring as a millionaire is the dream of many Americans, and while a million dollars isn’t what it used to be, that level of wealth would make retired life comfortable for many. The good news for you, though, is that this goal...
As you near your targeted retirement date, you’re likely anticipating all the upsides of not being tethered to a 9 to 5 anymore, such as taking mornings at your own pace, spending more time with your significant other and pursuing various hobbies...
Adulting” is hard. Budgeting can be harder.
As a young adult just starting to live independently, it’s easy to make financial decisions, like racking up credit card debt or not saving enough, that come back to haunt you in the long run.
77% of Americans are stressed over their finances. If you're fretting about which investment to buy, or what money move to make next, you are not alone. By creating and implementing a plan, you can feel more secure. Whether paying this month's bills...
The internet abounds with retirement calculators that will help you estimate the size of the nest egg you'll need so that you don't outlive your retirement savings. It makes sense. Business gurus tell us you can't improve what you don't measure.
