Many Americans make this 1 mistake with their 401(k)s and IRAs. Here's how to avoid leaving a headache for your heirs

For example, spouses who inherit an IRA or 401 (k) can roll that money into their own account. Depending on how old the ...

Here’s the hidden Social Security math that nobody shows US retirees. Are you being lied to?

By the time you reach 70, you may no longer be able to fully enjoy retirement, and it will likely be more expensive to get ...
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Are men abandoning the workforce?

Data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that women’s participation in the workforce has stayed stable since the early 1990s (2). Men’s participation, however, has declined, dropping from ...

Peter Thiel warns US real estate ‘catastrophe’ will deal massive blow to young Americans, but boomers might get windfall. How to get in on the action

As a co-founder of PayPal and the first outside investor in Facebook, Peter Thiel is widely recognized for his expertise in ...

Inheriting an IRA? Advisors warn these 3 costly mistakes could drain far more of your windfall than you expect

For example, some beneficiaries choose to only take the RMDs and end up with a large remaining balance in year 10, which then ...

Why the 4% rule is outdated

On the other hand, if you have a chronic illness and don’t expect to live into your 90s, you could consider a higher rate.

The long-term impacts of financial literacy lessons

Ultimately, financial literacy is not about selecting the right app — it’s about the habits that parents model and teach. A ...

This nurse from Arizona quit her job to run a laundromat full-time and now it brings in $475,000 a year. Here’s how she did it

The 38-year-old Cami employs six people at her laundromat and brought in $475,000 in revenue in 2024, which — when accounting ...
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Maryland home's Christmas display sparks $50-a-day HOA feud. Family faces hundreds in fines, but is this a real violation?

A family in Germantown, Maryland, says their home’s Christmas display is meant to spread joy. Instead, it’s landed them in trouble with their homeowners association — with fines piling up at $50 a day ...

With Biden's SAVE program, 7.6M Americans have had a long break from student loan payments. Now time is running out. Here's what to do

After being paused for 7.6 million borrowers under President Biden’s SAVE plan (Saving on A Valuable Education), the Trump ...

Here are 5 US government money programs available to Americans of all income levels. How many are you eligible for in 2026?

Countless Americans don’t take advantage of the social safety net, even when they’re eligible. Learn what you could earn ...