26 of the best home businesses to start
If you find you’re suddenly unemployed or at home with your children all day or even just looking for some side income, starting your own home-based business can seem like the perfect choice. But it […]
How to choose a tax preparer
Finding the right tax preparer is sort of like dating – you need to find the right match – but with the added stress that picking the wrong person could end up costing you a […]
5 life hacks that can save you $10,000
Life’s expensive. And, while there’s no getting around that over-arching fact, there are a few ways to cut corners. Make a budget. Automate savings — and investments. Leverage credit card rewards. There are also some […]
Here’s how much more you can contribute to your 401(k) in 2019
Saving for retirement is a big financial goal. If you are just getting started or looking for ways to increase your nest egg, you can now put more into your retirement savings. The IRS raised […]
The real life “Saving Private Ryan” mission you never heard of
Two years ago, I began researching the story of Gene Hambleton, who was shot down behind enemy lines in 1972, setting off one of the most extraordinary rescue missions in American history. My book, “Saving […]
Why seniors may still need life insurance
Life insurance is most often used to replace lost income if the breadwinner of a family dies and to make sure mortgages, retirement and college savings are protected. Once you outgrow these financial obligations and […]
The 10 best tourist destinations for travelers over 50
Older tourists are often not targeted by travel companies, who tend to focus only on backpacking college students and couples looking for a getaway. But, travelers over 50 have begun to gain the industry’s attention: […]
Want to get out of debt? Get married
Marriage is a partnership, through good and bad times. For some couples, this includes tackling debt together. Married couples are more likely to handle debt together than non-married couples, according to a new Policygenius survey. […]
50 fun ways to teach your kids about money
Teaching your kids about money can be fun — you can take a day-to-day activity and make it a learning moment, or turn a complex topic into a game. Your child has something to learn […]
26 free tools that will make your life easier
We get it: The daily grind is real. In the interest of making life’s more tedious tasks easier, we put together a list of 25 free tools worth trying. Image Credit: Eva-Katalin. 1. Glympse The […]