Author: Deb Hipp
Medical identity theft: Here’s how to protect yourself
Most people know to be on the lookout for identity theft, which can result in thieves charging purchases to stolen debit or credit card numbers, compromising …
6 bad habits preventing you from building an emergency fund
Have you tried to save at least 3 to 6 months’ worth of living expenses in an emergency savings account for years without success? If so, …
8 ways to make the most of your good credit score
After years of paying bills on time and playing your credit cards right, you finally made it. You’re a member of the 800+ credit score club, …
6 last-minute retirement strategies for Baby Boomers
As you approach retirement, are you getting nervous about how much you’ve saved – or haven’t saved – to live comfortably for the rest of your …
7 ways to ease financial anxiety during COVID-19
Before COVID-19 turned the economy and job market into the scariest roller coaster ride in town, maybe you were okay with your less-than-perfect money management habits. Now, however, …
6 ways COVID-19 is affecting American retirement plans
For decades, you scrimped and saved, maybe contributing to a 401(k) or other retirement account so you could kick back one day and enjoy a comfortable retirement. Then …
6 surprises that can drain retirement savings
Two-thirds of workers across three generations – millennials, Generation X and baby boomers – are confident they’ll be able to retire with a comfortable lifestyle, according to “What is ‘Retirement?’ Three …
Don’t miss out on these 7 ways to save on prescription drugs
There was a time when many consumers’ health insurance picked up the cost of prescriptions after a small deductible. Today, however, plenty of people have insurance …
6 ways downsizing can stretch your retirement income
Whether you’re thinking of downsizing to a smaller house or a condo, taking the life-changing step of selling your current house to buy a more affordable …
What’s causing America’s retirement crisis? 9 statistics you need to know
Many Americans face a more difficult retirement than their parents enjoyed, thanks to vanishing employer pension benefit programs, potential cuts in Social Security benefits and rising health …
8 tips for retirees who want to house sit abroad
Linda and Tony Granaghan spent 10 days in December in Torre del Mar, a seaside resort town nestled between the Mediterranean Sea and the Sierra Nevada …
Want to retire and live in an RV full-time? 8 things you need to know
Karen and Paul Soares once earned a combined income of $300,000, which they needed to maintain two homes and several vehicles. Now the couple travels the …
