Tag: retirement
How to find quick, hidden money in a divorce
Written by: Emma Johnson
If you’re looking for sneaky or aggressive ways to shake money from your soon-to-be ex, click off this post and look elsewhere. But if you’re going through …
Budgeting for a retirement home for your parents
Written by: Hanna Horvath
People are living longer than ever, thanks to modern medicine and advances in technology. By 2050, one-fifth of the U.S. population will be 65 and older, …
Here’s what science says about your money habits
Written by: Vivian Giang
If an anthropologist were to have access to your bank account, what would they learn about you? Are you constantly carrying a credit card balance and …
Are you prepared to take care of your parents?
Written by: Robert Kline
The question of whether you’re ready to take care of your parents isn’t an easy one to answer, and it may be a very emotional one. …
A spring-themed cocktail everyone should know about
Written by: Anna Francese Gass
With an extra hour of sunlight and the hope of warmer days ahead, I love to create cocktails with a light and refreshing spin. More colorful …
9 workplace benefits to inspire employee loyalty
Written by: Danielle Higley
Believe it or not, 43% of employees would like to change jobs within the next two years, according to a recent survey by QuickBooks Payroll. Think about that. …
The least affordable places to live in America
Written by: Hanna Horvath
Housing is typically one of our biggest expenses, but it’s a good idea to not let it eat up too much of your income. The median …
Family fascination leads to barn-found Oldsmobile Jetfire
Written by: Jim Volgarino
Barn-found stories have become legend, it seems, no matter what is being discovered under ratty covers, layers of dirt and piles of discarded household items. But …
15 ways to spring clean your finances
Written by: Taylor Gordon
Spring is right around the corner, which means it’s time to come out of hibernation and do some tidying up before summer hits. Along with organizing …
10 ways to make your organization age inclusive
Written by: Patti Temple Rocks
Now is the time to embark on the path to create change in your own organization and eliminate age discrimination. This shouldn’t be daunting or difficult; …
These could be the most significant changes to Social Security in 50 years
Written by: Phil Moeller
The future of Social Security has been of major concern to many political leaders, especially given the deteriorating retirement outlook for most Americans. Congressional Democrats have been pushing …
5 alternatives to a personal loan
Written by: Oscar Gonzalez
A personal loan can be taken out for a variety of reasons. For some people, a personal loan is one way to cover a financial emergency, such as …
The ultimate guide to saving for college
Written by: Jessica Sillers
As a parent of a 3-year-old, I’m just trying to get through my daughter’s current tantrum phase–figuring out the best way to save for college feels …
5 expert tax tips for small businesses
Written by: Joshua Johnstun
The new year is full of celebrations, resolutions, and new beginnings, but those aren’t the only things happening in Q1. Tax season has officially begun, and …
14 discounts that can help lower your home insurance premium
Written by: Patrick Howard
When deciding which homeowners insurance company is best for your home and personal assets, you’re typically going to look at companies’ financial strength, their rates, the robustness …
What happens if you don’t file your taxes?
Written by: Kara Perez
Financial confession time: I didn’t file my taxes in 2012. I know that’s particularly horrendous for a personal finance writer to admit, but it’s the truth. …
How to buy a house even if you have student loan debt
Written by: Miranda Marquit
According to a 2018 Student Loan Hero survey, 43% of college-educated Americans with student loans said they postponed buying a home because of their debt. But student …
23 things you can deduct when you work from home
Written by: Kali Geldis
Working from home is a dream for many full-time employees. Meanwhile, that dream has become very real for at least 43% of the U.S. workforce, according …
Spring cleaning: 4 ways to ‘clean up’ your finances
Written by: Bobby Lee
Reorganizing your home has become a popular task these days, thanks to Netflix superstar Marie Kondo. While many would-be declutterers are focused on whether their possessions …
8 organization hacks to make parenting (a little) easier
Written by: Elizabeth Smith
I distinctly remember when my kindergarten teacher asked us to consider what we wanted to be when we grew up. Answers ranged from firefighter and veterinarian to banker, artist and athlete. Unsurprisingly, none of …
