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BOSTON COLLEGE’SCenter for Retirement Research just published a study that explores what Americansthinkare the biggest risks to their retirement—as opposed…
Where you retire can have a huge bearing on how comfortable you are in your later years. And it's not…
As the U.S. economy continues to try to ease inflation, money expert Clark Howard says a notable rise in interest…
At what age do most Americans retire? For many people, it's getting later and later in life. What Is the…
Depending on who you're around, sometimes you have to watch your words. I'm not talking about avoiding certain four-letter words…
I SPEND SIGNIFICANTtime reading the viewpoints of people who are planning for retirement or who are already retired. My frequent…
Whether you celebrated this year's arrival of a bear market or felt pain largely depends on how close you are…
The words themselves sound ominous -- if not scary: "bear market." The S&P 500 entered a bear market in June,…
As an investment, gold isn't all that interesting. It doesn't pay interest or dividends. There are no quarterly earnings reports.…
Investing in real estate is a hot topic in 2022 with a booming market for housing prices. However, deciding to…
If you think the S&P 500 decline has been brutal, check out some of the devastating crashes that have taken…
It's easy to focus on your investment choices and your returns. But tax implications and investment fees can have an…
With the Federal Reserve eager to tamp down inflation, the period of historically low interest rates in the United States…
ARE YOU IN YOUR 60sand worried about rising consumer prices? It’s worth understanding how inflation affects Social Security benefits—especially its…
A FEW WEEKS BACK, I discussed the notion of “the four horsemen of the investor apocalypse.” A concept proposed by Morningstar Managing Director Don Phillips,…
SOCIAL SECURITY’Scomplexity never fails to surprise. While many retirees have some sense for what factors determine the size of their…
With great power comes great responsibility. Whether you've read about the Sword of Damocles or simply watched Spiderman, you've probably…
You may have a certain dollar amount in your head when thinking about how much it would take to live…
What is a Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and how is it different than a 401(k) or IRA? To start, money…
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.…
