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Money expert Clark Howard says that the key to ensuring that you’re comfortable later in life is to save for…
Oh, to be young with a bank account full of money and four decades to go before retirement age. That’s…
Most financial literature related to 401(k) accounts or IRAs focuses on contributions. But what about when you retire? Yes, there…
It's never too early in life to start saving and investing. I envy today's teenagers who have the opportunity to…
Someone who listens to money expert Clark Howard's podcast asked a question about the challenges of retiring early. Her husband,…
Most people know that the FDIC insures bank accounts up to $250,000. But did you know that brokerage firms registered…
Buying a home is the biggest purchase many of us will ever make. The thought of owing perhaps hundreds of…
Many people spend their working years trying to save enough money for retirement. But how can you predict what your…
Once you turn 73, the IRS expects you to take annual Required Minimum Distributions (RMDs) from your retirement accounts. But…
Vanguard slowly rolled out Cash Deposit in 2022, an FDIC-insured interest-bearing account for its customers. The massive discount broker, known…
How much money do you plan to spend in retirement every month? The Employee Benefit Research Institute's (EBRI) 2022 Spending…
Most of us have dreamed about suddenly receiving a large pile of money. But, if you're financially responsible, you may…
With great power comes great responsibility. Whether you've read about the Sword of Damocles or simply watched Spiderman, you've probably…
If you're thinking about early retirement, it may be important for you to understand the Rule of 55 for 401(k)…
Are you ready to see an increase in your Social Security check? In October 2022, the Social Security Administration (SSA)…
How much money do you need to live comfortably? And how much money would you need to be worth to…
An HSA, or a Health Savings Account, can be one of the most exciting financial tools if you know how…
Compound interest is one of the most exciting, powerful and remarkable forces in finance. Given enough time, a modest amount…
The easiest decision in retirement planning is contributing to your company 401(k) account up to the company match. You can…
If you’re thinking about investing in mutual funds or index funds, you should know that it's quite normal for you…
It's been a rough year for U.S. equities. Due to a combination of historic inflation and aggressive interest rate hikes…
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced a record increase in 401(k) contribution limits for 2023, raising the standard amount from…
If you’re enrolled in a high-deductible health plan at work, you may have been offered the option of an HSA.…
The stock market’s performance of late has not been one for the faint of heart. It's not surprising if you're…
When it comes to possible retirement destinations, no doubt finding a place in line with your budget is a major…
The news on Wall Street isn't pretty these days: U.S. stock markets have been falling for months. The S&P 500…
The days of working for a single company for decades, getting a decadent retirement party and riding off into the…
If you’re thinking about a place to stash your cash, interest rates on certificates of deposit (CDs) may present an…
Financial planning and investing aren't rocket science. It's first and foremost about discipline. You set some goals, determine what needs…
LOTS OF RESEARCHhas been done on the best way to generate retirement income. It’s one of the most popular topics…
