Saving money when you live paycheck to paycheck feels completely unrealistic, especially when you’re already on a pretty tight budget (and there’s rent to pay, bills to fork out for and uber eats deliveries that ain’t going to eat themselves). We also know, however, that a savings account that...
Retirees hoping to spend their golden years in an idyllic retirement community should slow down before signing over their savings.
Continuing care retirement communities, or CCRCs, give retirees the opportunity to age in one location, moving from independent living to assisted living and eventually skilled nursing care.
The arrangements are convenient...
Many Americans have a curious attitude toward Social Security, presuming the program one day will disappear or get significantly scaled back, but not doing much to prepare for it by saving and investing more.
The skepticism about Social Security's future shows up in one consumer poll after the other. For...
As described in my book The Art of Startup Fundraising, term sheets can be really scary for new start-up founders. More than anything, it’s the fear of the unknown, or of making a mistake that founders may regret later, as the business grows. Term sheets are important, and can be...
Saving money on a tight budget is not only possible, it’s also imperative.
One unexpected expense can have a huge impact when money is tight. Finding a way to start saving money so that unexpected expenses aren’t so devastating may not be easy.
But shifting your thought patterns can yield long-term...
A single unplanned expense could send millions of Americans into a financial tailspin.
Across nearly all ages and generations, from millennials to baby boomers, one-quarter of Americans, or roughly 55 million people, said they had nothing saved in an emergency fund, according to a Bankrate.com survey of 1,000 adults conducted...
Around 27 million people will begin making their living as full-time self-employed workers over the next two years, according to a study conducted by Freshbooks. Most are motivated by a desire to have more control over their professional destinies and to find new directions in their careers.
If you're considering...
Airlines are now adding a new tier called “basic economy,” in addition to coach and first class, and these cheaper fares come with significant restrictions.
“It might seem like you’re saving money, but if you travel with a carry-on bag like this one, you might not be able to bring...
A single unplanned expense could send millions of Americans into a financial tailspin.
Across nearly all ages and generations, from millennials to baby boomers, one-quarter of Americans, or roughly 55 million people, said they had nothing saved in an emergency fund, according to a Bankrate.com survey of 1,000 adults conducted...
Shaquille O’Neal may be best known for his time playing basketball, but the retired NBA star is also a savvy investor and smart saver.
At least he is now.
“My first check, I blew it,” O’Neal, 46, said Friday on CNBC's "Fast Money." “I blew it in like 20 minutes."
But O'Neal...
