This is the true value of having a fully paid-off home in America — especially when you’re heading into retirement
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. There’s great news for America’s homeowners: A growing percentage now own their homes outright. No mortgage, no liens. As of 2024, about 38.8% of owner-occupied homes in the United […]
More and more Americans are draining their 401(k)s to survive — the do’s and don’ts of ‘hardship withdrawals’
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. More Americans are tapping into their 401(k) to make ends meet — treating it more like an emergency fund than a retirement savings plan. Hardship withdrawals are running 15% […]
Stop overpaying for these 5 things ASAP
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. The price of almost everything – from a carton of eggs to a pound of steak – remains stubbornly high. According to a report by Edelman Financial Engines, 58% […]
Here’s what Americans can (and should) do at age 59 ½ — how many opportunities are you missing?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Age 59 ½ isn’t considered a popular milestone, but it probably should be. At this age, a flurry of new financial options and benefits become available to you. It’s […]
Warren Buffett dumped 2 US-based investments he’s told millions of Americans to buy for years — should you get rid of them too?
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Warren Buffett is not only one of the savviest investors of our time, but also one of the wealthiest. The Oracle of Omaha, who announced on May 5 that […]
‘I work for a living’: Whoopi Goldberg says she relates to Americans ‘having a hard time’ — admits she’d leave ‘The View’ if she had ‘all the money in the world’
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Whoopi Goldberg has been co-hosting ABC’s “The View” since 2007, making her the longest serving member on the successful daytime show’s panel. However, the celebrated actor and comedian with […]
Barbara Corcoran is convinced it’s ‘a good time to buy’ a home despite 77% of Americans believing otherwise — here’s why she thinks the US real estate market will come back ‘by storm’
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. There’s a reason so many Americans are hesitant to buy a home right now. For starters, homes are less affordable than they’ve been in the past. In April, the […]
Worried about an impending recession? 10 money moves to make right now
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. The chance of a recession hitting the U.S. economy in 2025 has gone down — but only slightly. JP Morgan scaled back its recession forecast from 60% to 40% […]
‘We’re looking at a downsized America’: Kevin O’Leary cautioned any new house, car and lifestyle you take on will be a lot ‘smaller’ — here’s what he meant and how you can prepare
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. Rampant inflation has cooled off significantly in America. While it remains slightly elevated, the Federal Reserve continues to hold its target interest rate. But if you think now is […]
A single high school class can boost a teen’s lifetime wealth by $100,000 — but most kids aren’t taking it. Here’s what they’re missing
We adhere to strict standards of editorial integrity to help you make decisions with confidence. Some or all links contained within this article are paid links. While plenty of studies show the link between financial knowledge and financial success, a recent report puts a price tag on it: $100,000. A study from consulting firm Tyton […]
