From emergency savings to dream vacations to lifestyle inflating: 15 things you should — and shouldn’t do — in a recession
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. When the economy takes a hit, unfortunately, so does your wallet. While the standard advice to save diligently, invest in your 401(k) and avoid unnecessary spending still applies, a […]
Prof G says 10% to 30% of Americans who collect Social Security don’t need it — claims US seniors are richest generation in history, get $1.2T/year from struggling young people. Is he right?
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 future of Social Security benefits is a top concern for Americans, but Professor Scott Galloway isn’t convinced the program is essential for everyone. “Somewhere between 10% and 30% […]
Warren Buffett says US stock market volatility is ‘really nothing’ — Berkshire Hathaway has crashed 50% many times. How to be greedy when Americans are fearful
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. Short-term turbulence in the stock market can be enough to make novice investors nauseous, but veterans like Warren Buffett remain unfazed. During his May 2025 meeting with Berkshire Hathaway […]
Dave Portnoy reveals the No.1 thing he’s learned about money — says it took 10 years to get $1M, but now he can make $5M in 1 week. How to get ‘over the hump’ and have riches ‘come to you’
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. “Money — once you get it, it’s easy to get a lot more.” That’s the biggest and surprisingly simple money lesson from Dave Portnoy, the outspoken entrepreneur who built […]
‘What can we do?’: Nearly 300 workers blindsided after Illinois plant abruptly closes — after serving as a local linchpin for 60 years. What it says about the current state of US unemployment
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. 274 people found themselves jobless after the Momence Packing Company in Illinois abruptly shut its doors on June 2. Originally built in 1962 and run by Johnsonville Foods as […]
I’m 67 and want to buy my dream retirement home in Florida but I don’t have enough money to buy it in cash — can I still get a mortgage as a retiree?
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. Buying a dream retirement home is a fantasy for many people, but the big question is — can it become a reality? Not all older Americans have enough savings […]
You are a working American at age 30, 50 or 60 — here’s much you should have saved for retirement. Are you dangerously behind?
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 Americans are worried about money, especially when it comes to retirement. A 2025 survey by Capital One and The Decision Lab found that 77% of U.S. adults feel […]
Here are the 6 levels of wealth for retirement-age Americans — are you near the top or bottom of the pyramid?
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’re planning your own retirement, you probably have a retirement savings goal in mind. Americans believe the “magic number” they need to retire comfortably is $1.26 million, according […]
My mom bought life insurance for my toddler as a birthday gift — but I want to decline it. How do I do that without offending her?
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. Picture this: You’re taking care of your playful toddler when your mom texts you asking for the baby’s Social Security number. Without giving it much thought, you give it […]
How much is the average Social Security check of a middle-class retiree?
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. Social Security is an important piece of the retirement puzzle, particularly for middle-class retirees who count on the safety net to supplement their post-career income. But if you see […]