Consider this: About one in seven people has unclaimed cash or property, totaling billions of dollars, according to the National Association of Unclaimed Property Administrators. People lose track of their money for a variety of reasons. They change jobs and forget...
If you’re just starting out in your career and thinking about investing for your future, what should you know? Consider these tips: Take advantage of your opportunities. Even while addressing your other concerns, such as loan payments, you may well have space in your...
Your Social Security benefits can be an important part of your retirement income but when should you start collecting them? Essentially, you’ll need to decide whether you’re going to take your benefits as early as possible, wait until your full retirement age (FRA) or...
Once you and your spouse retire, you’ll have some decisions to make, decisions that could affect your quality of life in your retirement years. What are these choices? Here a few of the most important ones: How much should you withdraw from your retirement accounts?...
On March 8, we observe International Women’s Day. Although this event celebrates women’s achievements, it’s still true that women, especially caregivers, face significant financial hurdles. How can these challenges be met? To begin with, let’s look at some concerning...
After working for decades, you may have been looking forward to retiring. But what if you decide to “reverse” your retirement? You could rejoin the workforce for any number of reasons. You might need the added income to help pay for your living expenses, but you also...
