I’m 62, and I’ve been working the last 43 years. I haven’t set a retirement date yet. How do I know when it’s the right time to pull the trigger?
The decision to retire is rarely an easy one. Giving up your career means more than just losing a steady paycheck — it can also mean giving up part of your identity and upending your routine. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. […]
Trump’s benchmark payment rate increase for insurance companies? It comes at a cost, both for insurers and Americans — here’s the skinny for older adults in the Medicare Advantage plan
Insurance companies are cautiously optimistic about the Trump administration’s policies for their industry: insurers saw their stocks soar in early April when the federal government announced a record 5.06% benchmark increase to Medicare Advantage plans. That is more than double the rate (2.23%) proposed by the Biden administration in January 2025, which was seen as […]
Tony Robbins issues dire warning about retirement — calls on Americans to get ‘head out of the sand’ and says Social Security isn’t enough. Here’s the ‘ultimate power’ you need now
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. America’s Social Security program is both popular and woefully underfunded. Experts have been warning that the social safety net millions of Americans rely on is on the verge of […]
America’s ‘sandwich generation’ is taking care of young kids, aging parents, themselves — but at a serious cost to their financial future. Here’s the math and how to adjust
They dreamed of retiring at 62, but now, the Gomezes are staring down another decade of work. The husband and wife are in their 50s and they told CBS News they’re drowning in financial obligations. Don’t miss I’m 49 years old and have nothing saved for retirement — what should I do? Don’t panic. Here […]
‘He’s a coward investor’: Grant Cardone says Warren Buffett’s big investments have 1 crucial trait in common — it makes money ‘while you sleep’ so you don’t have to ‘work until you die’
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. Real estate mogul Grant Cardone isn’t known for holding back, even when sharing his views on investing legends like Warren Buffett. “Warren Buffet does not buy stocks,” Cardone declared […]
‘A slow bleed of support’: This economic expert is warning a ‘large number of foreign investors’ are ‘worried’ about investing in America — why she says they’re losing faith in the US
U.S. stocks had been outperforming the rest of the world for years — until a slew of tariffs and trade policies spooked investors and caused global markets to plunge in March. Now, some foreign investors are rethinking their exposure to U.S. markets. That’s according to economic expert Rebecca Patterson, who previously served as Bridgewater’s chief […]
‘The end of an era’: Saks Fifth Avenue shutters its iconic San Francisco location after 45 years — joining a number of legacy retailers vacating the bustling Union Square
Saks Fifth Avenue joins a string of legacy stores, including Macy’s, Bloomingdale’s, Old Navy and Nordstrom, in an exodus from Union Square in San Francisco. The store has been a landmark in the area since 1981. But after nearly 45 years, the high-end retailer closed its doors on May 10. “While the closing of Saks […]
OIder Americans got fleeced online last year, FBI says, losing an average $83,000 to scams. Here’s how to learn from their mistakes
Being robbed doesn’t always happen at gunpoint. Cybercriminals can sneak into your home through your computer and your phone — and may make you an unwitting accomplice to your own robbery. It’s a problem for everyone, but if you’re over 60, you’re particularly vulnerable. Last year, losses to cybercrime increased 33% from 2023 to a […]
St. Louis tow lot federal investigation reveals systemic ‘corruption within the city’ and $5 million worth of missing vehicles — here’s why the story was ‘swept under the rug’ for years
Almost four years after longtime civil servant and whistleblower Angelica Woods first spoke to local news station KSDK about the corrupt practices she witnessed after a year working in the city’s tow lot, the once-buried report has finally come to light. Woods was a dispatcher for the tow lot, and in that time witnessed city […]
Ray Dalio’s ‘worse than a recession’ warning has Americans nervous — but he once revealed a ‘Holy Grail’ money strategy for times of crisis. Here’s how it works and why you should use it now
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. Ray Dalio, founder of the world’s largest hedge fund, Bridgewater Associates, isn’t usually known for alarmist takes. But his latest warning is unusually stark. “Right now we are at […]