Personal Finances

Beware of These Online Shopping Scams
Fraud

Beware of These Online Shopping Scams

Steven J.J. Weisman, JD | October 28, 2024

Online shopping combines two things that scammers love to exploit—access to victims' credit card numbers and the anonymity of the…

US Elections 2024: What Will They Mean for Your Wallet?
Personal Finances

US Elections 2024: What Will They Mean for Your Wallet?

Greg Valliere | October 1, 2024

The sharply divergent agendas of Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are familiar to us all. The…

How to Switch Banks
Personal Finances

How to Switch Banks

Ken Tumin | September 27, 2024

Just the thought of moving your money to a new financial institution can be daunting—but it doesn’t have to be,…

Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes When Your Spouse Dies
Personal Finances

Don’t Make These Financial Mistakes When Your Spouse Dies

Michael Piper, CPA | September 26, 2024

More than a million older Americans lose a spouse each year. And sadly, while still dealing with their grief, many…

How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge
Credit & Debt

How To Dispute a Credit Card Charge

Ted Rossman | September 21, 2024

Are you having a problem with a merchant over a product or service?  Perhaps, the $3 tip tacked onto a…

Best Online Side Hustles You Can Do to Make Extra Income
Personal Finances

Best Online Side Hustles You Can Do to Make Extra Income

Laura Olert | September 19, 2024

Somewhere between one-third and one-half of American workers are finding ways to make extra money on the side. For many,…

Where Can I Put My Money to Earn the Most Interest?
Banking

Where Can I Put My Money to Earn the Most Interest?

Ken Tumin | September 16, 2024

With interest rates at their highest in decades, it’s been easy for savers to safely earn interest on their money…

Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages
Personal Finances

Pros and Cons of Reverse Mortgages

Wade Pfau, PhD, CFA | September 10, 2024

Reverse mortgages don’t deserve their less-than-savory reputation. These days, reverse mortgages are heavily regulated by the US Department of Housing…

The Latest Email Scams
Fraud

The Latest Email Scams

Steven J.J. Weisman, JD | August 29, 2024

Email scams are becoming tougher than ever to detect. Thanks to artificial intelligence, even scammers who lack strong command of…

The Cash Trap
Personal Finances

The Cash Trap

Robert M. Brinker, CFS | August 28, 2024

After the historic losses bond investors suffered the past two years, it’s no wonder they are content to stash more…

Five Factors Affecting Your Money During These Odd Times
Personal Finances

Five Factors Affecting Your Money During These Odd Times

Bryan M. Kuderna, CFP | August 28, 2024

The world was supposed to return to normal when the pandemic ended, but instead we now are faced with wars…

How to Deal with a Financial Windfall
Personal Finances

How to Deal with a Financial Windfall

Susan K. Bradley, CFP | August 28, 2024

Who hasn’t dreamed about getting a financial windfall? Maybe you hit the lottery…received a large insurance settlement or a lump-sum…

The Right Way to Choose an Annuity
Personal Finances

The Right Way to Choose an Annuity

Robert Carlson | July 30, 2024

Annuity sales have soared to record levels lately as retirees and those nearing retirement are drawn to the guaranteed income…

Put an End to Money Fights with Your Partner
Personal Finances

Put an End to Money Fights with Your Partner

July 30, 2024

What do couples argue about more than sex, household chores, time spent together and snoring? Money. Nearly half of US adults…

Aging Alone? Financial Planning for Singles
Personal Finances

Aging Alone? Financial Planning for Singles

Sara Zeff Geber, PhD | July 30, 2024

Most personal finance guidance is directed at couples, but about half of women over age 65—and one of every five…