Get smart with your money
Many people worry about running out of money in retirement. That’s understandable, since we don’t know how long we’ll live, what your future costs might be and what kind of returns we can expect on our savings.
There are several ways, however, to boost the odds that your money will last as long as you need it. In my latest for the Associated Press, how to make your money last in your retirement.
Today’s top story: Hot to curtail currency fees when paying for stuff abroad. Also in the news: Social Security myths, which grocery delivery subscription is the best deal, and why your investing plan really matters.
How to Curtail Currency Fees When Paying for Stuff Abroad
Saving a little extra.
Don’t Believe These Social Security Myths
Separating fact from fiction.
Which Grocery Delivery Subscription Is the Best Deal?
Breaking down the costs.
Why Your Investing Plan Really Matters
Taking the emotion out of it.
Today’s top story: What college students need to know about driving for Uber, Lyft. Also in the news: 4 beach vacations that maximize your points and miles, how to make your day at the ballpark a money-saving win, and how the opioid crisis is leading to elder financial abuse.
What College Students Need to Know About Driving for Uber, Lyft
It could impact your financial aid.
4 Beach Vacations That Maximize Your Points and Miles
Head to the sand.
How to Make Your Day at the Ballpark a Money-Saving Win
Hit a home run without the Major League prices.
How the opioid crisis is leading to elder financial abuse
Advisors are urged to look for potential fraud.
Today’s top story: Father’s Day gifts under $50. Also in the news: Tips for couples on merging money, a savings account for those on Disability, and why many Americans say their financial situation is worse since the Great Recession.
7 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Under $50
The clock is ticking.
Love Is Thicker Than Venmo: Tips for Couples on Merging Money
It doesn’t have to be painful.
If You Have a Disability, Consider an ABLE Savings Account
These savings won’t count against your benefits.
Many Americans Say Their Financial Situation Is Worse Since the Great Recession, Survey Finds
Median family income remains the same.
Today’s top story: What will long-term care cost you? Also in the news: Social Security myths, the best cities for first-time home buyers, and how to pay less to your credit card company.
What Will Long-Term Care Cost You?
Almost everyone will need it after 65.
Don’t Believe These Social Security Myths
Checking the facts.
These are the best cities for first-time home buyers
7 spots to look at.
Here’s how to pay less to your credit card company
Just pick up the phone.
Today’s top story: Why you should shop for a car loan before going to the dealership. Also in the news: The lowdown on new tools to jump-start your credit, 7 Father’s Day gift ideas under $50, and the best beach towns to spend your retirement.
Car Buyers’ Best Cost-Saving Move: Shop for a Loan First
Don’t put yourself at the mercy of the dealership.
The Lowdown on New Tools to Jump-Start Your Credit
The pros and cons.
7 Father’s Day Gift Ideas Under $50
It’s the thought that counts.
Dream of spending your retirement on the beach? Here are the best towns
Spending your golden years on the sand.