One of the hardships of working day and night to achieve success is that burnout is not only a very real possibility but something many people have to contend with more than once. Unfortunately,…
A Reddit user is considering taking money out of his 401(k) to pay off his credit cards. His cards are at 24% interest, which is a very high rate. If he withdrew funds from…
A Reddit user posted to share her story about overcoming addiction and improving her credit score. She both explained how she took steps to rebuild her credit and asked if she should sign up…
Since taking office, President Trump has pushed for a number of changes within Social Security. Not only has he continued to call for an end to taxes on benefits, but he’s also given his…
A Reddit user is currently trying to decide whether he should refinance his mortgage or not. He currently has a home loan at 8% on a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage. The current lender is offering…
If you’ve ever made an unplanned purchase and regretted it later, you’re no doubt in good company. Impulse buys can happen to the best of us, whether at the supermarket, a clothing store,…
A Reddit user is getting ready to retire, but he wants to make sure he didn’t overlook anything first. His best bet — and the right move for anyone considering retirement — is to…
One of the fundamental truths about cash-back credit cards is how easy it is to accrue “free” money. If you already spend a lot on credit cards every month, there is almost no reason…
Social Security has become a financial insurance policy for nearly every American citizen who has contributed the prerequisite number of years or equivalent credits into paying FICA tax. Started by President Franklin Roosevelt during…
When the stock market reached correction territory earlier in March, defined by a drop of at least 10% but less than 20% off a recent high, a lot of investors got nervous. It’s…
Thinking about your death is really not something anyone enjoys doing. Sadly, however, the day will come for everyone when we pass on. What happens next — and how your family is left to cope…
If you’re having trouble keeping up with the high cost of groceries, you’re definitely not alone. In February, food prices were up 1.9% on an annual basis, according to the Consumer Price Index.…
Retirement regrets aren’t all too uncommon. And while it’s best to move forward with no regrets, there are less-than-ideal situations that can arise in retirement either due to a lack of planning or a…
When I first started interviewing financial advisors to work with, there were different questions I asked each candidate. One was about their experience. Another was about the licenses they had. And finally, I…
It’s certainly tempting to start drawing down from Social Security or one’s pension once they surpass the age of 65 — considered by many to be a “traditional” age to enter retirement. Of course,…
