Retirement planning on a budget
If you are going to retire comfortably in any of 16 states, you will probably need well over $1 million, according to GOBankingRates. But, the good news…
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Remodeling? Here are the features that add value
Some changes you make on your home add value and some not so much. According to Remodeling magazine’s 2023 Cost vs Value report, you get the most value…
Small retail loans will soon be added to credit scoring
You might frequently see one kind of offer with online shopping: Buy it now and pay for it later. No interest! These Buy Now Pay Later (BNPL) offers are…
One great helper for budgeting
Everyone says ‘make a budget’ because that is the best way to manage your money, but are you one of those people who are confounded by formal budgets?…
Practical tips to grow your 401(k)
Maximize Contributions: Take advantage of higher contribution limits. In 2025, you can contribute up to $23,000, plus a $7,500 catch-up contribution for…
Annuities set record-setting growth
Sales of annuities in the first quarter of 2025 soared to $105 billion, and that was the sixth consecutive quarter when sales topped $100 billion,…
Retiring single requires planning
You may not have planned to retire as a single person (or maybe you did), but if you are facing retirement soon, you’ll need a strategy. According to a…
Need a car? Subscribe to one!
If you need a new car, likely you’ve considered buying or leasing, but there is another option. You could subscribe to one. With a car subscription,…
Prenups make sense, especially at midlife
On their fourth date, a tech entrepreneur asked his date, a marketing executive, if she’d consider a prenuptial agreement. Her response,, I will if you…
Understanding compound interest
Just out of college? The best thing you can do for your retirement is to save money every month and keep doing that for the next 40 years. Time and…