Many Americans haven’t saved as much money as they need for retirement — and the gap is expected to widen dramatically in the next 30 years.
The retirement savings gap — between what people have and should have —...
Apple’s Screen Time feature can tell you more about your iPhone usage than you may care to know.
Like how many text notifications you receive, the number of hours you spend on social networking and how your total usage...
FILING TAXES CAN FEEL daunting, regardless of your income bracket, filing status or familiarity with current rules and regulations.
Fortunately, getting important documents prepped and learning basic concepts, including how taxes are assessed and collected, can help make the process easier to navigate. After all, even if taxes aren't your...
OBSERVATIONS FROM THE FINTECH SNARK TANK
While traditional banks advertise a 0.05% interest rate for deposits in their savings accounts, a growing number of consumers have turned to a new crop of mobile apps—automated or “self-driving” savings apps—to help...
Today, Chase announced new 5% cash-back categories for its Chase Freedom and Chase Freedom Flex credit cards. Throughout the fourth quarter of 2022, cardholders with either card who activate the promotion can earn 5% cash back on up to $1,500 spent through PayPal and at Walmart.
How to Maximize Your...
If you're like most Americans, this past summer season was filled with short trips out town, family vacations, and likely some extra spending on eating out and entertainment as well. A recent NerdWallet survey found that Americans planned to put $1,019 on their credit cards to cover travel summer...
Social Security benefits change every year, and it's important to keep track of anything that will affect your financial plan. High inflation triggered major adjustments in 2023, which might have caught some retirees by surprise.
The changes...
Every year, the IRS adjusts the maximum amount taxpayers can contribute to tax-advantaged retirement savings plans to reflect increases in the cost of living.
Inflation was so low in 2020 that the maximum you can contribute to retirement savings...
Teaching your child valuable financial lessons like how to earn money and the importance of saving can set them up for success in adulthood. However, most kids have to wait until they reach their teenage years to work a traditional job. But that doesn't mean your child can't work...
The past few months have been a rollercoaster for those looking for some relief with their student loans.
In late June, the U.S. Supreme Court struck down President Biden’s student loan forgiveness program. Payments for most are set to resume within the next month. With some students facing thousands in...
