11 amazing places you can visit without leaving your car
Many of us won’t be jet-setting to any exotic (or even distant) locations this summer, but that doesn’t mean we can’t still take a trip. With gas prices at the lowest they’ve been in years […]
7 important times your credit score really matters
You may have heard this advice or something like it before, “If you’re doing it right, you will never borrow money again. You will have no debt, and you will pay cash for everything — […]
Life after 60: 8 important things you should know
These tips will make your life rich for two reasons: realizing the joy of living in the moment, and acknowledging the need to plan for the future. No complaining about the past here. Just sound […]
How to prep your money for whatever new normal will be
It’s too early to say when we can stop sheltering in place, but I’m finding that pretty much every (virtual) conversation I have with my clients, staff, friends, and family is starting to revolve around […]
Can you get both unemployment and a stimulus check?
The CARES Act became law on March 27, 2020, with several financial aid provisions for American households. Two signature pieces of the stimulus package are now arriving – stimulus checks and enhanced unemployment benefits. As […]
Survey: US retirement worries grow amid pandemic
Americans have always struggled to save. Many live paycheck to paycheck, on the very edge of financial security. Historically, that savings shortfall has been all the more dramatic when it comes to saving for retirement. But […]
Here’s how much it costs to retire in every state
Where you live in retirement can have a big impact on your annual expenses. While the average annual cost of living in the U.S. is $51,624, that figure can fluctuate significantly — from nearly double […]
6 credit card rules that are OK to break now
Often, credit card experts give advice about using credit cards that comes across as set in stone. The advice is often sound and meant to protect cardholders from potentially disastrous financial situations. It can include […]
Are people on Social Security getting stimulus checks?
The novel coronavirus has thrown citizens and markets into a panic. People are losing their jobs. Retirement savings are being ravaged. The government is responding with a $2 trillion stimulus deal that would give cash directly to […]
11 legit ways to get help if you can’t pay your rent
When the unpredictable happens, such as sudden job loss, it’s easy to feel panicked and unsure about next steps. You might be at a loss about what to do you’re laid off, and this can be […]