Issues of sexuality have universally plagued marriages since time immemorial. For better or worse, contemporary culture has created a greater openness towards discussion and understanding of deep-seated issues that some partners may have. However,…
from 24/7 Wall St. Maxing out a 401(k) or IRA gives you a nice tax break. There may come a point when it pays to branch out into different accounts. You not need to…
When a loved one is facing a terminal illness, a range of emotions and concerns can crop up that can cause oversights and omissions of crucial steps to take before that loved one passes.…
There is so much financial advice on the internet that no matter what you do, there will always be someone who thinks you’re doing it wrong. Combine this with the modern “maxing” culture and…
There is one big benefit of reaching your senior years—senior discounts. There are tons of businesses across the U.S. that offer a senior discount, which normally translates to a specific amount of purchases at…
The holiday season is upon us, but behind all the joy and festivities, lurks a hidden cost that can undermine your financial stability and ruin your long-term retirement goals: holiday debt. In our rush…
When it comes to enrolling in life insurance, it’s a highly personal topic as you must decide which plan best suits you and your family. Ultimately, the goal is to select a plan to…
The 401(k) retirement program has been a massive benefit for workers since its creation in 1978. According to Fidelity Investments, of the more than 31,000 plans it serves as administrators for, there were 544,000…
When you think about Medicare, there is good reason to think it’s simply a medical program for anyone over 65. Where things get interesting is that beyond this basic fact, most Americans, even those…
The 401(k) program is a fixture today in retirement planning, but it wasn’t always. As recently as the 1970s, pension plans were the primary vehicle for retirement, with more than half of all workers…
Flywheel Publishing has partnered with CardRatings to provide coverage of credit card products. Flywheel Publishing and CardRatings may receive a commission from card issuers. If you own a credit card or know someone who…
The decision to sign up for Social Security is significant, because your filing age helps determine how much monthly income the program gives you. If you sign up at full retirement age, you get…
Buying a house is one of the biggest, most expensive investments you will make in your lifetime. Getting the process to go right is a major cause of stress, not that the banks make…
from 24/7 Wall St.: A Reddit user asked if they should get a cash back credit card. The user says they pay their bills all the time and live within their means. When you…
I’m sure you’ve heard of it by now: the great generational wealth transfer, which will see a considerable amount of assets flow from Baby Boomers and members of the silent generation to Millennials and…
