The only certainties in life are death and taxes—unless you own a Roth IRA. These individual retirement accounts are one of the rare ways to...
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From expert advice on investments and budgeting to discussions about economic trends and retirement planning, these articles aim to equip readers with the knowledge they need to manage their personal finances, make informed monetary decisions, and otherwise navigate the complexities of the financial world. Whether readying savings for the future or maneuvering day-to-day costs, the insightful advice equips readers to take control of their fiscal picture and achieve economic stability.
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Why Are People Worried About the Future of Social Security?
The combined Old-Age, Survivor and Disability Social Security Trust Fund is projected to be depleted by 2034, leaving the system with insufficient funds to pay...
Habits to Build a Happy Retirement
What constitutes a happy retirement? Even retirees with a healthy financial cushion can find themselves unhappy if they don’t seek a new path and purpose....
Vending Machine Business: Worthy Side Hustle?
The US vending machine business is booming, with some three million machines generating sales of around $18 billion in 2023. It sounds tempting…buy a few...
Forced Early Retirement
Many people plan to work through their 60s, easing out of employment on their own terms. Reality check: Your retirement date can arrive abruptly and...
Is Gold a Good Investment Now?
What was the best-performing asset class in 2025, beating the S&P 500 and all the Big Tech stocks? Gold! The precious metal has stunned seasoned...
Life Settlements: What to Know About Selling Your Life Insurance
You buy life insurance for a pretty straightforward reason—to safeguard your loved ones’ financial well-being. But over time, circumstances can change. For one reason or...
Family Estate Planning: Best Ways to Leave Property to Your Heirs
Older Americans have a total of more than $17 trillion of equity in their houses. Transferring that residential real estate to your heirs upon your...
Don’t Get Ripped Off at the Dentist
Your smile is priceless…but that doesn’t mean you should get stuck with thousands of dollars of surprise bills from your dentist. The National Health Care...
Aging In Place: The Financial Challenge of Growing Old In Your Own Home
Home is where the heart is…and often where it wants to stay. Three-quarters of older American adults hope to remain in their homes for as...
Indexed Universal Life Insurance (IUL): Beware the Downsides
The sales pitch for indexed universal life (IUL) insurance is undeniably compelling. Shoppers are told that IUL policies offer access to stock market profits but...
Self-Directed IRA for Real Estate
IRAs typically own investments like stocks, bonds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs) and mutual funds. But what if you want your IRA to invest in income-producing residential...
