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02/01/2024

Good to know...

Don't hand off a trove of personal information to a total stranger! Follow these steps to make cell phone recycling go smoothly—and safely.

22/11/2023

How well you do your tax planning will determine how much of your retirement income you get to keep and how much goes to Uncle Sam...

How well you do your tax planning will determine how much of your retirement income you get to keep and how much goes to Uncle Sam.

27/09/2023

Here's a look at six unfortunate retirement statistics and tips on how to avoid becoming one of them...

Americans who are still working feel they're behind on their retirement savings plans, while many retirees report financial struggles.

27/08/2023

One person's trash is another person's treasure...

If you decide it's time to declutter the garage, attic or closet, here are some valuable collectibles worth looking for while cleaning up.

07/08/2023

In an interview with Fox News Digital, Dr. Brett Osborn, a board-certified neurosurgeon in Florida, shared five daily health habits he recommends for living a longer, healthier life.

17/05/2023

Great combination...

VIDEO : Can you do tree pose in yoga whilst balancing a beer can on your head? These participants at a yoga session at Copenhagen Beer Week seem to have mastered it.

18/04/2023

Inflation has risen steadily since 2021, with prices for some necessities increasing by 20% in that time.

22/03/2023

Before deciding, go live there for 2-3 months to really understand what it would be like to live in a place / country full-time, especially in a different country.

Typical 1-2 week vacation visits don't provide sufficient insights and understanding of what it's like to live somewhere.

When it comes to the best places to retire, which country is at the top of the list? And where does the U.S. feature on the leaderboard? We investigate.

12/12/2022

You can’t be passive with retirement savings -- you need plan for both the short and long term that fit your situation and circumstances.

Many Americans who began saving for retirement when they joined the workforce likely had an idealized picture in mind of what retirement would be like when...

03/12/2022

Taking stock of what you can control, and what you cannot, can help you gain perspective ...

Americans are dealing with financial issues we haven’t seen in a generation.

21/11/2022

Good advice to satisfy the Florida residency requirements for Snowbirds in the Sunshine State who want to avoid state income taxes in retirement...

Snowbirds in the Sunshine State who want to avoid state income taxes in retirement must satisfy the Florida residency requirements.

03/10/2022

For the most important financial decision of your life, you need a plan that’s tailored especially for you...

For the most important financial decision of your life, you need a plan that’s tailored especially for you.

15/08/2022

These old investing and saving rules many retirees depend on may no longer be reliable. Don’t let dated rules steer your retirement in the wrong financial direction...

The tried-and-true investing and saving rules of thumb retirees depend on may no longer be as reliable as they hoped. Don’t let dated “rules” steer your retirement wrong.

13/08/2022

Startling but unsurprising.
Remember, nobody cares more about your money than you do.

Based on my anecdotal experience, I’ve come to the reluctant conclusion that many advisors are clueless about what it means to be a fiduciary.

20/06/2022

Look out for 'Neobanks' that are not an FDIC member...

"Neobanks" and other fintechs operate in a regulatory gray area, with less oversight. That can sometimes leave customers in limbo when there's a problem.

12/05/2022

Running out of money in retirement is a legitimate fear. But there are steps you can take to avoid that fate – and it’s never too late to start...

Running out of money in retirement is a legitimate fear. But there are steps you can take to avoid that fate – and it’s never too late to start.

23/04/2022

Advice for managing your finances during the current inflationary times...

Prices for just about everything are at a decades-long high. Some simple changes to your financial routine can make the most of your money right now.

18/03/2022

The inflation boogeyman is here -- time review your financial and investment strategy...

Inflation brings two headaches for retirees: stretching a fixed income to meet rapidly rising prices and investing a retirement savings portfolio so that it keeps pace with the higher cost of living. Here are some strategies to avoid the pain.