The very concept of retirement is changing before our eyes. Large swaths of people -- members of the FIRE movement or otherwise -- have redefined what it means to be a worker in a distributed workforce. The great news is that retirement no longer...
For most people, retirement savings is important but investing more for the future can seem impossible. Saving for later can require sacrifice now, and investing for retirement is likely competing with other short-term financial goals and immediate expenses.
The...
Once you reach retirement, you may end up needing more income than expected. That's because some of your costs, like healthcare, could rise as you age, while others may not drop the way you expect them to.
It's for...
Going through college is complicated enough on its own. Doing it while you have to worry about how you’re going to pay rent, eat your next meal, or take care of that cell phone bill makes it even more stressful. Students hear...
Having enough retirement income allows you to enjoy your later years without worrying about paying for the essentials. The specific amount you'll require depends on your pre-retirement earnings, the expenses you're committed to, and the lifestyle you want.
So,...
Baby boomers have worked an average of 12 jobs, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. During each job change, retirement accounts can get lost in the shuffle. Eventually, some employees may forget about these accounts completely.
Someone who is reaching retirement age today but who didn’t start saving until the age of 40 is probably following advice from the mid-1990s — around the time that floppy disks were being phased out. Those who saved for their entire working...
Nationwide, gas prices are up by more than a dollar per gallon compared with a year ago, rising to the highest level in seven years.
So how can you save money on gas?
Mike Quincy, of...
If you want to supplement your Social Security in retirement, dividend-paying stocks are a fantastic option. By investing in companies with a history of rewarding shareholders, you can sit back and enjoy an effortless stream of cash.
The S&P...
With mortgage rates on the rise, homeowners are scrambling to refinance before rates go much higher. They're now at levels that would still be considered historically low, so a refi can slash your monthly payment — often by hundreds of dollars.
