Homeowners face cost dilemma
Homeowners who financed during the era of low interest rates are facing an expensive dilemma, according to The Wall Street Journal. Their locked-in…
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Planning for retirement? Here are some facts from retirees
Working part time in retirement is one way to supplement your income, and many expect to work, but statistics say don’t count on it. In fact, according to…
Maybe AI doesn’t know the best Valentine’s gift
It’s that time of year when you are supposed to get something special for your sweetie, but — here’s some advice — don’t ask AI. Several new polls show…
Charitable donations (and deductions)
If you itemize deductions for tax year 2024, you can deduct qualified donations for charitable, religious, scientific, educations purposes, or to prevent…
Tips for your 2024 taxes
It’s time to pay the tax man and there are some relatively small changes for tax year 2024. Standard Deduction You will be able to deduct a little more…
Take these financial steps after late-life divorce
For people divorcing late in life, there is a lot of work to do after the decree is signed and the smart people do it quickly. For people over the age of…
How to avoid impulse spending
When money is tight and prices are rising, nothing can destroy your budget quicker than an expensive impulse buy. Like suddenly you must have that new…
A financial recipe for happiness in life and love
People who effectively manage their money are happier, have better marriages, and even sleep better, studies show. For young people with starting…
Buying stocks on Robinhood for fun (and maybe profit)
Those who don’t mind dropping some cash on lottery tickets (someone has to win!) end up with a nice stack of useless paper. But hey, if you don’t mind…
New college savings option for grandparents
Grandparents now have a great way to help fund a grandchild’s higher education. Grandparents have the option to start a 529 college plan that grows over…