Cash Could Soon Be Kaput
The rise of mobile pay and what it might mean for your personal finances. The growth of mobile payments has far outpaced that of credit cards, making a cashless society Continue Reading →
Category Archives: Personal Finance
Career Moves That Make Sense After 40
It’s a great time to take stock of your career. It was once unthinkable to stray from your primary career before you retired, but that’s no longer the case. A Continue Reading →
Your Risk Protection Plan
Your insurance at mid-life: Gauging if you are underinsured. Life comes with all sorts of curveballs. Sometimes, they’re easily overcome and even end up being positive experiences. But every now Continue Reading →
You’re Not Your Loved Ones’ Bank
Say ‘no’ to loan requests and protect your wealth—and relationships. Some people may treat you differently when you’ve acquired substantial wealth. Chalk it up to human nature, but you might Continue Reading →
Save and Invest Without Even Thinking About It
Automate your retirement planning and wealth-building approach. Build your emergency fund with automatic transfers. Practically any bank or credit union can arrange daily, weekly, or per-paycheck transfers of money from Continue Reading →
Squeeze Play: Gen Xers Especially Feel the Pinch
Saving for retirement can challenge the best of us. For one group of employees, the challenge seems particularly daunting. Your mid-career colleagues, those between 36 and 56 years of age, Continue Reading →
401(k) Decisions — You Can Take It With You
If you are preparing to change jobs, do you know what your choices are for managing the money in your current employer’s retirement plan? Although many people choose to take Continue Reading →
Winter Wonderlands
Which ski resorts really stand out for their powder and perks? Ski season is here; where should you go? With the economy on the upswing and U.S. ski areas experiencing Continue Reading →
Yes, You CAN Get Out of Debt
In the United States, household debt is a fact of life. Ubiquitous credit card offerings and ease of use have made running up that debt deceptively convenient. If your nonmortgage Continue Reading →
What Today’s Workers Can Expect From Social Security Tomorrow
Did you know that the age at which many workers will qualify for full Social Security benefits has risen to 67 from 65? If that’s news to you, you’re not Continue Reading →