The economy is top of mind for most Americans today. But if you are nearing or already in retirement, you may have extra concerns about running out of money. Have you saved enough? Are you spending more than you expected to? TheWeek.com has compiled some tips to help you keep your retirement secure:
How To Avoid Running Out of Money in Retirement
Topics: Retirement, Financial Education
How to Boost Your Credit Score
You probably hear a lot of talk about credit scores. But how much do you understand what one is, how it is calculated, and why it matters? MSN.com breaks it all down, and offers some helpful tips on boosting your score:
Topics: Financial Education
If you are in your retirement years and rely on Social Security payments, waiting to learn what the cost of living adjustment (COLA) will be each year can be anxiety inducing. It’s complicated, and difficult to plan when the amount of your payments can change. Yahoo Finance offers some projections for 2025, as well as guidance on what you can do...
Topics: Retirement, Financial Education
Whether you still receive paper statements, or access them online, how closely do you review yours each month? According to banking experts, there are five things you don’t want to ignore on your statement. AOL breaks down the key aspects of these essential documents:
Topics: Business Banking, Personal Banking, Financial Education
Top Tips to Help You Save on Groceries
Nowadays, we are all looking for ways to save at the grocery store. While some forecast food prices will improve, it never hurts to have some tried and true strategies you can use to spend less at the checkout counter. MSN.com offers this advice:
Topics: Financial Education, Lifestyle
3 Myths About Credit Cards You Shouldn’t Believe
Chances are you have received conflicting advice about credit cards. Are they good or are they bad? It can be confusing to know when and how to use one properly. Or to understand how their use can impact your credit score. The Motley Fool wants to dispel some common myths you may have been told:
Topics: Financial Education
Why You Should Consider Opening a Brokerage Account for Your Child
Typically, when we think of investing, it is considered something you do as an adult. It is widely considered one of the best ways to save money. But have you ever considered opening a brokerage account for your child? There are many reasons you should. If you want to help them save for their own future, Time magazine outlines how to open a...
Topics: Financial Education, Family
There are many different types of fraud today. Perhaps one of the most heinous are scams that target the elderly. One news station recently reported how this type of fraud is on the rise, and what you can do to protect yourself and your loved ones from becoming victims:
Topics: Financial Education
Tips for Meeting Your Savings Goals
Working to save money can be a drag. It takes discipline, effort, and planning. And to be honest, it isn’t very fun. Sure, the results can feel great. But as you work to meet your savings goals, it is common to suffer from, “frugal fatigue.” You know it is important to save, but why does it have to be so hard? MSN has tips for staying on track...
Topics: Personal Banking, Financial Education
Sales of electric vehicles continue to rise in 2024. There are many reasons to consider buying one. Did you know you could save on your taxes if you do so? In May, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released its final rules for the federal tax credit program. Electrek.com helps break down what it could mean for your pocketbook:
Topics: Financial Education
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