Sometimes money is like technology. Getting stuff done, whether it's updating an operating system or moving a bank account, takes longer than it should.
There are some money chores, though, that can be done a lot faster than you may think. The following financial tasks, which could save you a...
The 401(k) is a powerful tool for retirement savings, and it's available to millions of Americans through their employer. And while there are a lot of general concepts that most people understand, such as how your payroll contributions can cut your taxes and that your employer often makes matching...
There are well over 100 different majors college students can potentially choose, and it's no big secret that graduating college will generally boost your earnings power. Having said that, there's a huge difference in earning power among the choices. Not only do some earn dramatically more than others, but...
Are you charitably inclined and want to do it with moxie and momentum? We are headed into the fourth quarter and understanding how the new tax laws impact you will help you enhance your charitable decisions.
Standard deductions have gone up — for individuals $12,000 and couples $24,000. If you...
Most Americans rely heavily on Social Security for financial support after they retire. Making a smart decision about claiming your Social Security benefits is therefore vital to guarantee your financial well-being in retirement.
One of the most critical choices you'll make with Social Security is the start date for your...
The latest employment data show that many older workers, who face pressures to work longer because they have little in savings, also encounter obstacles to working longer in the labor market. The overall labor market outlook for older workers is improving. But older workers in population groups that typically...
Having a variety of investments has always been considered a sound portfolio practice because it ensures that when one investment declines, you’ve at least got a chance of having something else that gains.
But blindly following even a good rule of thumb can do more harm than good.
That’s what behavioral...
If you're unhappy with your salary at work, you're in good company. In a new study by staffing firm Robert Half, 46% of employees feel they're underpaid for what they do. Not surprisingly, women are more likely to report feeling underpaid than men, which no doubt ties into the...
Retirement isn’t what it used to be. From the end of company pensions to a healthcare overhaul, there’s a laundry list we could rattle off together. As a professional in the practice of talking with people about retirement over the last twenty years, I’ve experienced firsthand a new concern...
House Republicans' update to last year's tax overhaul would open up new opportunities for older workers.
The House Ways and Means Committee released an outline of the provisions in its "Tax Reform 2.0" proposal on Thursday. The proposed legislation would make permanent the $10,000 cap on state and local tax...
