With time running out, 59% of working boomers still feel behind on retirement savings. Here are 5 ways to keep growing your nest egg after retiring
Retiring but feeling insecure about what you’ve got saved to retire on? If the answer is yes, you would not be alone. According to Bankrate’s 2025 Retirement Savings Survey, 3 out of 5 American workers feel behind on their savings (1), with more than half (59%) of boomers, those closest to retiring, also feeling behind. […]
Ray Dalio sounds alarm over looming ‘civil war’ in America — claims our power to ‘hurt each other’ has never been greater. Are you at risk?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. It’s been more than 160 years since America’s last civil war — but billionaire investor Ray Dalio is warning that another one may be brewing. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
This Florida doctor profits from an income-tax ‘loophole’ along with a 6-figure return on her short-term rentals. But is it worth the risk?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Nicole Shirvani is a board-certified, full-time psychiatrist in Florida. But she’s also a profitable property investor, with long- and short-term rental properties in her portfolio — including one in Florida, where she lives, and two in Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley. She’s […]
This chief investor is urging people to quit chasing this 1 stock sector, saying it’s not if but when ‘this thing breaks’ — is your portfolio ready?
If you’re invested in AI, you might want to pay attention. Bill Smead, founder of Smead Capital Management, says the market frenzy around AI has all the signs of a bubble, driven by the momentum of stocks like Nvidia. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as […]
California dad wants to pull back on saving to buy jet skis for the kids — but Dave Ramsey can’t see past his 1 costly flub. But is debt always bad?
Nick from California, who’s been married for 17 years, called The Ramsey Show (1) and told the hosts that he and his wife had “gone through FPU (Financial Peace University)”, Ramsey’s course on how to tackle debt and build wealth, right after they got married. Their household income is $350,000 a year, and they’ve saved […]
Relief at last: What the Bank of Canada’s new outlook means for your wallet — and how to take back control
The Bank of Canada’s latest Quarterly Financial Report, released mid-November, doesn’t grab headlines the way a rate announcement does, but it offers something just as important: a clear look at how the Bank sees the Canadian economy, the risks it’s watching, and what that means for your mortgage, your savings, and your financial stability heading […]
New Orleans woman says her dad blames kids for being ‘broke’ with no retirement savings — why Dave Ramsey calls him ‘not a man of honor’
When Renee from New Orleans called into The Ramsey Show, she revealed a painful family story: her dad consolidated three Parent PLUS loans — taken out years ago for his daughters’ education — and now, as he nears retirement, complains his kids are “the reason he’s broke." Personal finance celebrity Dave Ramsey, visibly frustrated, told Renee […]
Vanguard reveals what could be coming for US stocks, and it’s raising alarm bells for retirees. Here’s why and how to protect yourself
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Vanguard pioneered the concept of index fund investing, and currently has a whopping $11 trillion in assets under management. It’s a real heavyweight in the American stock market (1). So when the company issues a report about the future of the […]
Fidelity customers say they’re being locked out of 401(k) accounts. Some call it a ‘mind-boggling’ power grab. But here’s the financial giant’s reason
As a major investment company and financial technology (fintech) platforms fight over access to client retirement accounts, some customers caught in the middle are discovering that the “K” in 401(k) might just stand for “Keep out.” The retirement rumble escalated recently when Fidelity began enforcing a new policy restricting access for third-party financial advisors, and […]
Disney+ slaps customers with a price hike in wake of backlash over handling of Jimmy Kimmel affair — are streaming platforms losing their luster?
Talk about a turnoff. When Disney-owned ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel Live! off the air on Sept. 17, an estimated 1.7 million viewers cancelled their Disney+, Hulu and ESPN subscriptions. (1)(2) Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don’t have to deal […]