Is 70 the new 40?
I turn 70 next year. I’ve already noticed a significant hearing loss. With a couple of treatable chronic illnesses that won’t go away but are not debilitating, I now carry pills. It’s harder to put […]
Hey parents! Here’s how much life insurance you really need
Buying life insurance can be stressful because no one wants to think about the worst-case scenario. But the life insurance policy you take out on yourself isn’t really for you — it’s for your kids, […]
A payroll checklist for small businesses
Depending on your business, you’ll need most of the information listed below. You can usually find it using your own records, previous payroll providers (if applicable), or from federal and state agencies. Here’s what you […]
8 tips for retirees who want to house sit abroad
Linda and Tony Granaghan spent 10 days in December in Torre del Mar, a seaside resort town nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada mountains on Spain’s famed Costa del Sol. Yet the […]
55 money facts you may not believe are true
Sure, you use money nearly every day, but how much do you really know about income, wealth, retirement and money in general? The facts about how wealth operates in our world are not as clear […]
Small Business Payroll Mistakes that are Easy to Fix
Payroll is a business’s largest expense. It’s also a process with many moving parts. Let’s say, for instance, that you run a small team of 10 people. Each of these individuals have unique salaries, withholdings and benefits. On […]
So you got life insurance. Here’s how to understand your policy
Buying life insurance is an involved process, and chances are, once you’ve signed the dotted line, you know what you’re getting into. But if you have your policy in your hands and still have questions, […]
How to catch up on retirement savings in your 50s
Data is increasingly showing that many Americans, even those in their 50s, have saved little for their retirement. According to research by the nonprofit Economic Policy Institute, among households headed by adults ages 50 to […]
50 easy ways to pay off your debt
Want to pay off debt this year? You aren’t alone. In a recent Policygenius survey, Americans said their biggest 2020 financial goal is getting rid of debt. Repaying debt isn’t as simple as waving a […]
4 ways employee benefits fill your workers’ emotional needs
Employer-provided benefits improve employees’ lives in many practical ways. Dental benefits allow families to visit the dentist twice a year. Retirement benefits help couples save money for the future. Paid time off enables hard-working workers […]