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With the Federal Reserve eager to tamp down inflation, the period of historically low interest rates in the United States…
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…
Did you know you can put aside thousands of dollars toward retirement each year through a spousal IRA even if…
Earning interest on loans and charging fees for things such as overdrafts aren't the only way that banks make money.…
Having money beyond your day-to-day needs is great. It means that you can save and invest. It also means that…
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.…
The stock market is incredibly difficult to predict in the short term. The market will decline on plenty of days,…
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,…
WHEN FOLKS TALKabout their best financial decisions, they’ll often mention the investments they bought. But my list is quite different.…
People considering retirement often worry about when to do it -- especially if they're concerned the money they've saved and…
Earning a giant pile of money is one way to prepare for retirement. But it's not realistic for everyone. Fortunately,…
Have you seen an increase in your Social Security check yet? In October 2021, the Social Security Administration (SSA) announced…
MANY TIMES IN MYcareer, I’ve heard people say, “The stock market is just one big casino” or “Buying stocks is…
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. Should I Buy More…
TWO MONTHS AGO,Ifessed upto my addiction to financial market news. Despite knowing better, I’ve followed the markets closely for years…
I RECENTLY LEFT MYjob without having another lined up. Upon quitting, I noticed an immediate mindset shift: I went from…
Inflation rose to 6.2% in October, the highest level that United States consumers have experienced since 1990. Since inflation erodes…
Close your eyes and picture the person in your life you'd ask if you needed investment advice. If that person…
The Internal Revenue Service has announced that individuals will be allowed to contribute up to $20,500 to their 401(k) plans…
IT’S EMBARRASSINGto admit in a public forum that I failed at retirement. But I’m doing so—because I think people can…
ONE OF THE VERYbest financial decisions is available to almost every American worker. That’s the good news. The bad news:…
When opening an investment account such as a traditional or Roth IRA, there's a common mistake people make that could…
Welcome to Ask Clark, a column designed to answer your financial questions, bymoney expert Clark Howard. If I Wait To…
