Dear Carrie, I’m 42 years old and have saved no money. How can I retire at 65? –A Reader Dear Reader, You have a challenge ahead of you, no doubt […]
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What Should You Budget for Healthcare Costs in Retirement?
Dear Carrie, My husband and I are both in our sixties with no immediate plans to retire, but trying to plan our finances for when that day eventually arrives. A […]
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Five Essential Steps to Financial Independence
It’s never a bad time to consider life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness but Independence Day offers us a special opportunity. For me, those concepts also have a great […]
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Making Sure The Finances Add Up For The Spouse Left Behind
Traditional wedding vows usually include the phrase “till death do us part,” but it’s not a part of the ritual most couples want to dwell on. Financial professionals, though, say […]
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Your Retirement’s Achilles’ Heel
A majority of affluent older Americans who are nearing retirement share the same concern – that health care costs could strike a blow to their retirement plans. In fact, 63 […]
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10 Valentine’s Day Ideas That Won’t Break the Bank…or the Romance
“Can’t Buy Me Love” was a great song by Lennon and McCartney and frankly, a pretty good philosophy for Valentine’s Day in general. There really are ways to enjoy a […]
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Take a Close Look at Social Security in 2016
If you’re not close to retirement age, it’s easy to ignore what Social Security is doing. However, some significant announcements late last year make now a very good time to […]
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Back-to-School Planning for Returning Students
Could a mid- to late-career return to college make sense for you? It’s essential to evaluate whether this is a financially risky move. In recent years, older Americans have been […]
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How To Make Money Work In A Marriage
Children, sex, in-laws, work stress – how couples handle these issues says plenty about a marriage and, often, a divorce. Not surprising to many, however, the No. 1 predictor of […]
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Make Sure Your Freshman Gets a Money-Smart College Start
By Nathaniel Sillin Does your college-bound freshman know how to handle money at school? Campus life can test even the most disciplined young adults on money matters. In the final […]