I’m 41, and with 2 young kids, I want to hire a house cleaner — but my husband, 42, says the cost could completely derail our retirement. Is he right?
Some couples swear that having a house cleaner has saved their relationship with each other and their kids. It ends debates over how to clean a bathroom, deal with socks on the floor and eliminate smells emanating from sports bags. But it may lead to new debates over whether it’s financially worth it. Must Read […]
Want to avoid headaches in retirement? Don’t overlook these time sensitive decisions — they sneak up fast and could cost thousands if ignored
Turning 65 brings a lot of new milestones, but it also brings time-sensitive decisions and deadlines you might not know about. Linda recently retired after a 40-year career and assumed she could sign up for supplemental health coverage whenever she wanted. She didn’t know about the one-time, six-month Medigap enrollment window tied to Medicare. Must […]
Amy Poehler says she worked with a 104-degree fever, never took sick days due to hustle mentality — but suggests young people have ‘overcorrected’
Comedian Amy Poehler has accomplished some amazing things in her career: she’s a quadruple-threat actor, director, producer and writer, with an Emmy and a Globe Globe to her name. 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 with […]
Only 21% of Americans know their ‘full retirement benefits’ age — but a new bill in Congress could finally clear up the confusion. Do you know yours?
Almost 58 million Americans age 65 and older receive benefits from Social Security. (1) And with data from Vanguard putting the median 401(k) balance hovering around $95,000, Social Security is the main source of income for millions of older Americans. (2) That’s why understanding exactly when you qualify for your full benefit is crucial. Yet, […]
Saying ‘yes’ to being a wedding guest now costs as much as a month’s rent — how to say ‘I don’t’ to going into debt for someone else’s big day
As of October, the average rent in the U.S. was about $2,000, according to Zillow. (1) And if you thought being a guest at a wedding couldn’t cost nearly as much as putting a roof over your head each month, you’d be wrong. In August, an analysis by Zillow showed that attending a wedding, plus […]
This is how American car dealers use the ‘4-square method’ to make big profits off you — how you can ensure you pay a fair price for your vehicle
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Car dealers aren’t always known for prioritizing your budget — and the lengths some will go to to separate you from your hard-earned money are greater than you might think. Most car shoppers have never heard of the four-square method, although […]
Major bank flags this southern US city as the world’s biggest real estate bubble risk — with 1 metric topping 2006 housing bubble levels
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Florida’s housing market boomed during the pandemic, as Americans flocked to the Sunshine State in search of warmer weather, lower taxes and more space. But that surge has now pushed one of its biggest cities into dangerous territory: Miami has just […]
Jamie Dimon says this 1 red-hot asset could ‘easily’ go up another 135% — claims now is one of the ‘few times’ it makes sense to own some. Do you?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. JPMorgan CEO Jamie Dimon isn’t known for making bold price calls. In fact, the banking titan has recently struck a cautious tone, warning that the U.S. economy is “weakening.” Yet despite those concerns, he sees big upside in one asset. Must […]
‘Triumph of the optimist’: The more optimistic you are, the better your savings are likely to be — why positivity is tied to greater savings long-term
“Don’t Worry, Be Happy” — it’s both an earworm and, as it turns out, sound financial advice. That’s because data shows that people who are optimistic save more money for the future than those who aren’t — especially when it comes to low-income earners. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a […]
$30K to name your baby, $200/hour for a ‘pet nutritionist’ — niche consultants are making bank off the wealthy. Silly spending, or real investment?
Inside the world of ultra-specific consultants What some consider frivolous spending, others might see as an investment that will boost their chances of perpetuating wealth. But are baby-naming services, sorority rush consultants and pet nutritionists really smart ways to spend money to maintain social status, or are these spending habits driving people into debt? Must […]