I’m 63 years old, worked hard my entire life, and I just got fired after announcing my retirement. Is that even legal — and what are my options from here?

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. Announcing your retirement a few months in advance is often considered a courtesy to your company. Not only does it give your employer time to manage the transition and […]
‘Checks don’t come in the same’: Cam Newton says it ‘hurts’ not being able to provide for his 8 kids like he once did after losing $6M NFL salary — admits he’s just a man, not ‘Superman’

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. Cam Newton, once one of the NFL’s most electrifying quarterbacks, is now tackling a challenge far off the field: the struggle of losing income. At 35, Newton’s days as […]
Don’t retire in America until you reach these 6 ‘must-hit’ milestones — how many have you crossed off the list so far?

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. Most people spend countless hours planning their retirement before the big day finally arrives. After all, it usually takes a lifetime of saving to confidently exit the workforce and […]
‘I learned the hard way’: Dave Bautista said his house was foreclosed on and he ‘lost everything’ after leaving WWE — but got the ‘best’ money advice from ‘The Undertaker’

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. Dave Bautista is among the few professional wrestlers who successfully transitioned to a career in Hollywood. Millions of fans followed his journey from the ring to the silver screen, […]
I’m 61 and recently got laid off, but I’m not a prime candidate for employment at my age. I still want to work, but no one will hire me. What can I do?

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. Getting laid off can be a harsh blow at any age. But at 61, it can be an extremely difficult thing. Even if you’re well qualified to do what […]
‘Living in a nightmare’: Texas nurse abandons 3-year-old home — says microwave kept fogging up before house deemed ‘uninhabitable.’ How to protect your number one investment

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. Ashley Frazier, a 25-year-old critical care nurse from La Marque, Texas, purchased her first home less than two years ago, thinking she’d found a great deal. At the time, […]
Here are 5 big things that disappear after you retire in America — are you ready to lose them all?

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. Retirement is supposed to be the reward after decades of hard work. Morning alarms, office politics and exhausting commutes … gone. The idea of finally having full control of […]
‘I was like, whoa’: LA County shoppers were stunned by a recent sales tax hike — some now pay over 11%. Here’s how to protect your budget and avoid getting overcharged

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. If you live in LA County, you could pay more at the checkout. As of April 1, the sales tax rate in unincorporated parts of Los Angeles County — […]
US credit card debt hit a record of $1.21 trillion — how can Americans dig their way out of this hole?

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. It’s no surprise that Americans often rely heavily on credit cards to make ends meet. And with a recent period of rampant inflation, it’s equally unsurprising that credit card […]
Super-rich Americans like Mark Zuckerberg and Jay-Z have taken out mortgages for homes they can easily afford — here’s why

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. For many people, the only way to afford a home is to finance it with a mortgage and pay off that loan over time. During the first quarter of […]