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WANT A HAPPIER,more fulfilling retirement? You work your entire life to get there, and you want to make the most…
As a country, the United States stinks at saving money. However, we collectively got our act together not long after…
EVERY MARKET DECLINEis different, but all of them can feel unnerving, even for the most steadfast of investors. Spooked by…
It's possible that we're headed for a recession in the United States right now. However, that may not mean what…
Choosing between a traditional and Roth 401(k) or IRA means sifting through a number of variables. But if you have…
If you're a saver, you've been punished for years with terrible interest rates on your savings account, CDs or money…
Prior to 2020, passing wealth from generation to generation through an IRA was a viable strategy. A family could take…
Did you know you can put aside thousands of dollars toward retirement each year through a spousal IRA even if…
LOTS OF RESEARCHhas been done on the best way to generate retirement income. It’s one of the most popular topics…
Inflation in the United States reached a 40-year high in February as consumer prices surged 7.9% year-over-year. The New York…
Earning interest on loans and charging fees for things such as overdrafts aren't the only way that banks make money.…
Let's say you're making a major purchase in the future. Perhaps you're buying a house, a car, paying for college…
Having money beyond your day-to-day needs is great. It means that you can save and invest. It also means that…
If you’re a single retiree or perhaps close to retirement and looking for a new place to live, it's worth…
Should you pay down your mortgage beyond the minimum or invest instead? If you're among the 85 million American individuals…
It's a natural inclination for parents to start thinking about a child's education as soon as their baby is born.…
If you have a health savings account (HSA), you may be wondering how to get the best use out of…
Money expert Clark Howard radiates enthusiasm whenever he talks about Roth IRAs and Roth 401(k)s as retirement options. "I have…
THE DRUMBEATof “retirement crisis” is much too loud. While 54% of retirees believe there’s a national retirement crisis, just 4%describetheir…
Saving for your retirement through one of the tax-advantaged tools available in the United States offers you a major financial…
I ONCE JOINEDa book club led by an amazingly smart guy. We were reading a challenging book by Nassim NicholasTaleb,…
There's still time to contribute to your Individual Retirement Account (IRA) for 2021. The tax year ended on Dec. 31,…
Fidelity, Vanguard and Schwab are massively popular investment companies. Money expert Clark Howard recommends all three. If you’re deciding which…
Most Vanguard reviews focus on the firm's bread and butter: its low-cost index funds. The Vanguard Group is not a…
The best investment companies are good fits for almost every investor, whether you’re a beginner or you’re making exotic trades.…
WHEN FOLKS TALKabout their best financial decisions, they’ll often mention the investments they bought. But my list is quite different.…
Someone who listens to money expert Clark Howard's podcast recently asked a question about early retirement. Her husband, older than…
Earning a giant pile of money is one way to prepare for retirement. But it's not realistic for everyone. Fortunately,…
American investors now owe nearly $1 trillion in margin debt, a recent study shows, leaving money expert Clark Howard shaking…
Enrolling in a 401(k) plan is like getting hold of a cheat code for retirement: Not only is it tax-advantaged,…
