If you want to help your kids bypass probate when you die, here are 5 assets to avoid putting in a living trust
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 will, allow us to present the hypothetical case of Pete Moneywise, a married, 78-year-old father of three who wants to get his financial affairs in order before […]
‘People can’t afford life anymore’: Eric Trump claimed he spent $130 to fill up his SUV as prices remain persistently high — 3 ways to hedge against inflation even as it cools
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. Inflation is still hitting hard across America, and even Eric Trump, son of President-elect Donald Trump, claims to feel the pinch in his wallet. During a September Fox News […]
Meet Japan’s Warren Buffett: This 88-year-old former pet shop owner built a $14M fortune by trading stocks. Here are his 2 secrets for life-changing returns
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. A former owner of a pet shop and mahjong parlors in Japan has invested his way to eight figures — and earned the nickname Japan’s Warren Buffett. At 88, […]
Sports superstars like Tom Brady, Michael Jordan and Lebron James are cashing in on America’s ‘pickleball gold rush’ — here’s how to join them as an investor
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. Pickleball has exploded in popularity across the U.S. The fast-paced paddle sport bagged the title of the fastest-growing sport in the world for three consecutive years between 2020 and […]
Ultra-rich Americans have higher ‘life satisfaction’, says Wharton prof — debunking a popular study that says happiness peaks at $75K/year. How to reach a higher wealth echelon
Matthew A. Killingsworth of the University of Pennsylvania has made it his mission to uncover the answer to the age-old question: Can money buy happiness? In short: yes. Moreover, he claims more money might make you happier — even if you’re already rich. His latest research builds on his 2023 study, which produced the opposite […]
How much cash do you plan to keep on hand once you retire? Here are 3 of the biggest reasons you’ll need a substantial stash of savings in 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. During your working years, it’s important to have cash savings for unplanned expenses. These could run the gamut from home repairs to medical emergencies to a period of unemployment. […]
This economist warned the US is ‘past the point where we can fix Social Security by cutting benefits’ — here’s what you need to know before you retire
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 Social Security system in the United States is in deep trouble. According to the 2024 Trustees report, the Old-Age and Survivors Insurance (OASI) trust fund, which pays benefits […]
‘Get out there’: Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran said Fed rate cuts would cool mortgage rates, but there’s a downside — here’s why waiting to buy a home might not deliver the win you want
Following the Federal Reserve’s recent 25-basis-point interest rate cut this month, homebuyers may be feeling a renewed sense of optimism. While lower mortgage rates are anticipated, housing prices may not necessarily follow suit. However, Shark Tank’s Barbara Corcoran recently advised on Bloomberg Television that it’s prudent to start house hunting now to avoid increased competition […]