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Americans are increasingly responsible for planning their own retirements as pensions gradually go extinct. Combine that with longer life expectancies and weaker Social Security benefits, and many Americans worry they’ll run out of money in retirement. Although retirement has changed dramatically over the last 25 years, you have more resources than ever to help you
Affordable, high-quality auto insurance coverage abounds, even for those with less-than-perfect driving records. Read on for more about the best auto insurance companies for U.S. drivers right now.
Today’s freelancers and small-business owners have more choices than ever when it comes to accounting and bookkeeping services. Many of the most popular are inexpensive or even free. Learn about the best online accounting, bookkeeping, and invoicing services and find the option that’s right for you.
If the FIRE movement (financial independence, retire early) teaches us nothing else, it proves that it’s possible to retire within five to 10 years of getting serious about it. But “possible” doesn’t mean “easy.” Learn the math behind how to retire early and tips to get you there faster.
For people living paycheck to paycheck, carrying debt can feel hopeless. If you’re barely making minimum payments, it can seem like there’s no end in sight. Enter debt snowflaking — using money found here and there to make extra payments. Learn how to use the debt snowflake method to pay down debt.
Not everyone follows a strict budget, but you need some kind of system to make sure you have enough money each month to cover your major personal and household expenses. Here are the most common budget categories — and how to bridge the gap between your current spending and your ideal target budget.
If your child is one of the millions of college freshmen headed off to school, your August might be packed with shopping, gathering textbooks, and packing up entire rooms. And while picking out the perfect dorm decor might seem important, don’t neglect the deeper subjects. Now is the time to talk to your child about
Net worth offers a common way to measure your personal wealth. Everyone should know how to calculate their net worth — and should do so monthly. Fortunately, there are several free tools that help you calculate and track your net worth automatically. Learn how to calculate your personal net worth.
The prospect of free travel is so alluring that an entire industry has sprung up around collecting frequent flyer miles. Hotels, rental car agencies, and of course credit cards all offer enticing programs. While many people enjoy exploiting these programs to their fullest potential, plenty of people become disaffected with mileage programs due to their
My husband and I mulled over a refinance for several months. Our mortgage was rolled over to another banking institution when Washington Mutual folded, and we never really enjoyed the service. The clincher came when I called to talk about options and interest rates. I did my homework: I checked rates online, pulled my credit report, and
The best offense is frequently a good defense. No matter how astute a business person you are, or how skilled you are as an investor, or how lucky you are with your lottery tickets, it does little good if you leave your assets hanging like a slab of meat in the water for trial lawyers
In 2013, Americans were shocked to learn that the National Security Agency conducted mass surveillance of its citizens by intercepting and monitoring Internet and phone traffic within and outside of the country’s borders. When challenged, government officials justified the collection on the basis of national security and ongoing threats of foreign terrorism within the U.S.,