Retiring in the Next 5 Years? Avoid These Financial Mistakes
Five years out from retirement? Financial mistakes in the few years before retirement can derail your plans. Click here to learn six common mistakes to avoid.
The Era of No-Brainer 5% Returns on Cash Is Ending
Certificates of deposit, money-market funds and other cashlike investments have offered healthy returns. What happens when the Federal Reserve begins to lower interest rates? Click here to learn more.
Well Into Adulthood and Still Getting Money From Their Parents
Nearly 60% of parents provide financial help to their adult kids, a new study finds. Click here to read more.
Americans’ Required Retirement Income has Never Been Higher
A surging stock market pushed many retirement account balances to new highs in the waning days of 2023. But for those already spending their retirement nest eggs, these higher balances are a mixed blessing. Click here to learn more.
Three Reasons to Take Social Security Early
Conventional wisdom holds that retirees are financially better off delaying their Social Security benefits to get a fatter payout. But for some people, not delaying—or even claiming before full retirement age—makes sense. Click here to read more.