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Nobody wants to think about their death. But you would want your loved ones to be taken care of when you’re gone. Life insurance can help give you this peace of mind. However, there are plenty of...
“Money can’t buy happiness,” the saying goes, to which poor people reply: “I want to find out!” Research shows that money does, in fact, improve life satisfaction (duh!) but only up to a...
Financial guru Suze Orman offers a wealth of helpful, sometimes surprising insights for savings gearing up for retirement. Even if you’re not a big fan of Suze, her views and opinions are worth...
24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Often, getting an inheritance is a complicated thing. Not only do you have to manage the new-found wealth, but there are often many emotions that go along with it!...
Despite the unprecedented wealth and success of the Baby Boomer generation, there are still many people who don’t have significant savings to rely on at the end of their lives, and as subsequent...
24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Starting saving late can be intimidating. However, the key is to start now.  By saving a significant portion of your income and making smart decisions with it, you can...
For retirees, or those thinking about or planning for retirement, retirement benefits are a lifeline for so many. Accordingly, ensuring that those payments are always going to be there (via doing...
Social Security is the foundational financial support system for many Americans. According to the bipartisan Economic Innovation Group, “Nationally, Americans received $3.8 trillion in government...
24/7 Wall St. Key Takeaways: Going from a dual to a single income is a huge lifestyle switch, and there is some serious planning that must be done to ensure the transition goes smoothly. Evaluating...
We’d all like to think that we could never succumb to a disability. However, for 42.5 million Americans, living with a disability is their everyday life. If you’re struggling with a disability,...
Passive income and more effective risk management are the name of the game when it comes to closing in on your retirement years. Undoubtedly, growth may take a backseat to some of the less-choppy,...
Last week, I was doing my daily scroll through Reddit and stumbled upon a post that I found extremely interesting. In short, the Redditor was wondering if he and his wife – despite only being in...
No group of people are more out of touch with reality than rich people. Probably no other place exemplifies this better than humble-bragging posts on Reddit. We found one such post titled “Should I...
Generational conflict is nothing new, older generations have always complained about the values and work ethic of their children. In Western popular culture, the Boomer generation is depicted as...
It is hard enough building yourself up from nothing, but having to do so twice can be soul-crushing. You think you’re on your way to a secure retirement, only to find yourself back at the beginning...