With a wobbly economy, many millennials and Gen Zers may want to move back in with mom and dad. Here are 3 ways to make intergenerational living work
They’re baaack! You thought your adult child had left the nest to start a life of their own. But, after a period of independent living, they’ve returned home — to stay. Now you’re one of the many parents globally who’s living with a boomerang kid. Nearly half (46%) of the parents surveyed for Thrivent’s 2025 […]
My husband and I downsized to a condo last year, but between our hobbies and grandkids, we already feel cramped. Is it crazy to go bigger at 70?
Three out of four Americans aged 50-plus want to age in place, according to AARP’s national 2024 Home and Community Preferences Survey (1). That usually means downsizing. But for some, upsizing is a better decision. Imagine Christine and her husband Steve, both 69, who downsized a year ago, buying a two-bedroom unit in a full-service […]
These 5 states give US retirees the best shot at long-term retirement success and security, according to a new study — does your state make the list?
While the size of your nest egg can help determine how comfortable you’ll be in retirement, so does where you choose to live. And some states do a better job of setting up residents for success in retirement. That’s according to a Caring.com study, which analyzed a number of factors — average retirement income, homeownership […]
Older Americans should plan to retire with a 6-figure HSA, expert says. But many aren’t budgeting for this 1 costly roadblock. Are you?
One expert says you should aim to retire with a six-figure health savings account (HSA) — but many HSA holders aren’t aware that these accounts can be used as a retirement savings vehicle (and aren’t taking advantage of the opportunity to build savings). There are more than 39.3 million HSAs in the U.S., providing coverage […]
Tech stocks are on an epic run — but chasing them could make investors miss the most proven path to wealth
If you already own Nvidia stock, you might be feeling pretty good about its recent performance — or a little worried about recent drops. If you don’t own it, you may have a little FOMO — but should you be worried about missing out? Nvidia is all over the news lately, but the company has […]
I’m 69 with $375K in savings but I’ve got a $250K reverse mortgage causing me serious stress. Should I just use most of my savings to pay it off ASAP and aim to survive on CPP?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. 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. Imagine this scenario: Samantha is retired at 69, but a few years back she took […]
$137K in debt at 65 and wants to retire debt-free — Dave Ramsey’s advice to tackle retirement worries head-on
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Mark from North Carolina is 65, but he’s not retiring any time soon because he’s made “absolutely horrible decisions with money all my life.” He called into the The Ramsey Show and told the hosts that his wife has about US$10,000 […]
Texas woman on disability says husband has been hiding a $2,600/month raise from her. This 1 ‘crack’ allowed his financial cheating, says Ramsey Show
Beth from Texas is having a “little conflict” with her husband after finding out he’s been secretly stashing away an extra $2,600 in income every month. The couple, who’ve been married 23 years, the second marriage for both of them, had been taking an “allowance” from their paychecks and depositing the rest into a joint […]
Retiring at 60? Why your financial advisor says you need 30 years of savings — and what that really means for your future
These days, if you retire early, you could expect to live another 30 years — or even longer — in retirement. Take the hypothetical example of Dave, a 50-year-old IT professional who wants to retire at 60. However, after running several simulations, his financial advisor recommends that Dave has 30 years of savings set aside […]
Americans over 60 are a favorite target for imposter scammers — here’s what you need to know to guard against 6 common types of imposter fraud
Did the IRS call you out of the blue and threaten legal action? It wasn’t the tax man — more likely it was an imposter scam. It’s a type of fraud that’s become increasingly more common. “An imposter scam is when a scammer lies and pretends to be someone they’re not to trick you into […]