Retiring soon? Not so fast. Here are 3 serious retirement risks that older Americans often forget about — and how to deal with them ASAP
Planning for retirement is something that’s best to do throughout your career, not just when you’re approaching that milestone and have a year or two left to work. Only half of Americans have tried to calculate how much money they’ll need in retirement, according to a 2024 survey by the Employee Benefits Research Institute (EBRI). […]
I’m 62, ready to retire — but wondering if I’ll be penalized on my capital gains when I start cashing in my nest egg. The secret to turning capital gains into tax-efficient retirement income
Tax strategy should be top of mind when it comes to drawing down your retirement account. If you’ve held stocks in your retirement portfolio for a long time, you may be looking at significant gains. Those long-term capital gains could play a big role in your retirement finances — and a positive one. Don’t miss […]
Houston woman endured ‘severe’ tooth pain for years — said teeth would ‘break in half’ while chewing food. Why millions of Americans share her struggle (and what to do about it)
For more than a decade, Nikita Goffney lived with intense pain every time she tried to eat, all because her teeth were severely damaged. As she shared with KPRC 2 Helps You, her teeth would “break in half, literally, while I’m chewing food.” Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement […]
Jalen Hurts lives in a $2,000/month rental apartment in New Jersey despite $255 million contract — here’s why and what you can learn from the Super Bowl MVP
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. Although he hit the jackpot with a massive $255 million contract in 2023, Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts still lives like a humble college student. He rents an apartment […]
‘A plague on our community’: Developers, locals push to replace Miami Beach homeless shelter with a luxury tower — but advocates push back, saying residents have nowhere else to go
A developer hoping to build a luxury high-rise in Miami Beach is offering city officials a controversial selling point: The closure of Bikini Hostel, a youth hostel that has recently become one of the only places on the island housing the homeless. As reported by WPLG Local 10 News, at a recent Miami Beach city […]
Florida fruit and vegetable vendors say they’re feeling the squeeze from Trump tariff pressures — and they’re warning your produce may only get pricier as the president pushes on
If you’ve noticed your grocery bill creeping up, especially in the produce aisle, you’re not alone. Local produce vendors say prices on fruit and vegetable imports are spiking fast, and it’s all thanks to tariffs pushed by the Trump administration. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should […]
Finance professor bought Nvidia at US$0.48/share — but sold early and missed a life-changing gain of more than 25,000%. Here’s how investors can avoid his mistake 2025
Long-term investing can test even the most disciplined investors. With markets swinging on everything from AI breakthroughs to political headwinds, the temptation to act emotionally — especially during big wins or downturns — is real. Amos Nadler, a behavioural finance expert and former professor at Western University’s Ivey Business School, knows this first-hand. Years ago, […]
How a man travelled the world in 24-hour trips — and how Canadians can do it too
Kevin Droniak, a 27-year-old content creator, has captivated audiences with his innovative approach to travel, undertaking 24-hour trips to destinations such as Paris, Egypt and Puerto Rico. His philosophy centres on maximizing experiences without the need for extended vacations or hefty budgets. Droniak’s method involves skipping hotel accommodations and focusing on one main activity per […]
36% of millionaires say it’ll ‘take a miracle’ to retire amid rising costs and a shaky market — how to get on the right track even if you don’t have $1 million in the bank
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 on putting your feet up by the coast and sipping margaritas in your golden years, make sure you’ve got the funds for it. These days, even […]
‘They’re saying the money doesn’t exist’: 85K Americans are locked out of their savings accounts — more than $100M frozen. Here’s how to protect your money when banks encounter tech issues
A high-yield savings account is supposed to be a safe place to stash some cash while earning interest, but that’s not the case for thousands of Americans who found themselves locked out of their own accounts. Since May, 2024, scores of bank customers have been unable to withdraw their funds, with more than $100 million […]
