I was planning to retire by 55 — but my son has asked me to help pay his $250K college tuition. Should I delay my early retirement by 5 years to help?
Early retirement is a goal for many people, but is it worth leaving your child to pay their own way through college just to retire early? That’s the situation Derek is facing. He has been saving with the goal of retiring at 55, but his plans may be shifting now that his son is asking […]
The US has become ‘a nation of economic pessimists,’ says WSJ report — why many Americans have given up on getting ahead (and how to regain control)
The American Dream may be taking its last breaths, according to a new poll from The Wall Street Journal. Nearly 70% of respondents said they believe the dream “no longer holds true or never did.” That’s the highest level of doubt in the survey’s 15-year history [1]. Must Read Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can […]
BOE chief sees ‘worrying echoes’ of 2008 as 2 US firms collapse — warns slicing, dicing of loans have triggered alarm bells. Protect your wealth now
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. Leaders around the world are starting to sound alarm bells about a potential financial crisis […]
Keeping over this amount of cash in your bank account is a serious mistake — how much do you have stashed in there?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. Cash is king, right? Well, not always. Sometimes you can have so much cash sitting around in your bank account that it turns into a wealth-devouring demon. On average, American families had about $62,410 in their checking accounts, according to the […]
His mother-in-law began harassing his wife, so California man cut ties — and it cost them her support. Ramsey Show hosts share how to regain control
On a recent episode of The Ramsey Show, Leo from California called in to ask how he and his new wife could get back on track financially. (1) The couple, both 39, had recently married and shared an apartment. But after cutting off financial support from his mother-in-law, they began to fall behind on rent […]
Trump administration to test new AI Medicare gatekeeper in 6 states — but experts worry the cost-saving program could compromise care in the US
AI is increasingly becoming a part of everyday life. But in the context of health care, that’s not necessarily a good thing. 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 tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how Dave […]
My daughter’s father died, but her stepmother is mum on his estate — which is about $2,000,000. We’re unsure if there’s a will. What are our options?
Losing a parent is one of the most traumatic things a child can experience. Take the example of Angie, whose dad, Hugh, has recently passed away. It’s been devastating for her. She shared a strong bond with her dad and helped care for him as his health declined in the last two years of his […]
New builds cost 74% more than a decade ago — even as they shrink. What’s behind the rise of ‘housing shrinkflation’ and what it means for buyers
Today’s homebuyers face a shocking reality: houses are getting smaller, while price per square foot is getting higher. 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 tenants or fix freezers. Here’s how Dave Ramsey warns nearly 50% […]
Here’s how much the typical American baby boomer has saved for retirement — how do you stack up?
This article adheres to strict editorial standards. Some or all links may be monetized. The roughly 71.6 million men and women of the postwar baby-boom generation started hitting retirement age about a decade ago. But it’ll be another dozen years before the whole generation has reached its full retirement age. So how exactly is retirement […]
Your golden years don’t have to go down the drain — here’s how to keep your savings flowing strong through retirement
It’s tempting to assume that your retirement date and your first Social Security check will arrive at the same time. But for many retirees, that’s not how it works out. According to a MassMutual survey, the average retirement age in 2024 was 62, (1) while most Americans don’t start claiming Social Security until age 65, […]