There's a lot to know about your money. Unfortunately, many Americans don't know some of the basics that are important to making sound financial decisions. In fact, the Federal Reserve reported recently on how well Americans did when answering four basic financial literacy questions -- and there were a...
IN 2016, MORE THAN 1 million Medicare beneficiaries died while receiving hospice care, according to data compiled by the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization. "Few people know that hospice is not just for the patient, but for the family," says Edo Banach, president and CEO of NHPCO, a...
While it's always smart to invest money you're not using in the stock market, the best place for your near-term or emergency savings is none other than the bank. Still, that doesn't mean you shouldn't take steps to snag the highest possible interest rate on your savings.
Unfortunately, most Americans...
Retirement can reduce or eliminate a number of line items in your budget. But many retirees are surprised to discover that their tax bill may not be one of them.
Almost half (46 percent) of recent retirees wish they had planned better for handling taxes in retirement, according to a...
If it seems like everyone you know has a side hustle these days, you're not crazy. As of last year, an estimated 44 million Americans of all ages were holding down a second job.
Now, there are plenty of good reasons to get a side hustle. First, the obvious: Having...
It’s rare that a celebrity engagement or secret marriage passes through the tabloid headlines without some speculation as to whether the couple is getting a prenuptial agreement.
For many, the idea of a prenuptial agreement — essentially a contract to hash out the division of assets in the event of...
With a number of written and unwritten rules for how to handle your personal finances, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and not know which rules to follow or which ones will work best for you. When it comes to your managing your money, it’s important to remember that one...
Bankruptcy is the worst black mark you can have on your credit report. It can make it impossible to get new loans or lines of credit for several years, and it may even affect your chances of landing a new job. Recovering from bankruptcy isn't easy, but if you're...
"You only get one shot -- do not miss your chance to blow." Eminem may have been referring to rap battles when he dropped this lyric back in 2002, but he just as easily could have been talking about resumes and the job search. Resumes, after all, are your...
Commuting to work has generally been considered a necessary evil. You have to get to the office somehow, and time spent in your car, on the train, taking the bus, or using whatever transportation you use has long been something workers have had to put up with.
The average worker...
