Working from home certainly comes with its share of benefits. Not only does it allow you to avoid what could otherwise be a terrible commute, but it affords you an opportunity to save money on travel costs and other expenses associated with working in an office. Still, working from...
PocketGuard takes a simpler approach to personal finance. Most budgeting apps take a long view toward financial solvency. They provide tools to help
you discipline your spending and saving, analyze your money habits, and build wealth over time. PocketGuard shows you how much money you have in your pocket for...
Running out of money in retirement is a major concern for those approaching that milestone, and that includes folks who have saved substantially. If you're concerned about depleting your nest egg too quickly, you should know that there are several steps you can take to boost your retirement income...
Recently, my colleague Sean Williams reported that come 2019, Social Security recipients might see their highest cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA, in nearly a decade. For those who rely on Social Security for the bulk of their retirement income, that's clearly a much-needed dose of positive news, especially since over...
So you want to save more money? Who doesn't? Most Americans are saving far too little, and not having savings makes you vulnerable to going into debt for emergency expenses or ending up with too little money to support you during retirement.
Setting aside the recommended 20% of your income...
What does it mean to be financially well? For some, it's having a certain amount of money in the bank. For others, it's knowing they can cover their bills without worry. But while it's difficult to pinpoint what it takes to be in a good place financially, in many...
You've found the perfect person, and you're ready to walk down the aisle. There's just one thing giving you pause: Your partner's credit score is under 600, and you're worried they might drag you down with them.
While it's true that your spouse's poor credit could come to affect you,...
You likely shop around to find the best prices for groceries, clothing, and electronics. But what about for medical procedures? If not, you should start today.
Most Americans assume medical procedures are set at a relatively fixed cost, but they could be losing out on thousands of dollars a year...
So you've finally done it: You've reached retirement. Now's the time to spend your days doing exactly what you like. Whether that's sleeping in until 2 p.m., spending every day on a boat, or spoiling your grandkids, there are no rules for how you'll spend your retirement -- right?
Not...
Knowing where to start when planning for retirement can be a challenge.
No two portfolios look alike because no two people have the same retirement needs — someone might require more exposure to dividend stocks while another person might look to international markets for more aggressive returns. This means there's...
