Unemployment and scarce job opportunities are becoming continuous economic problems in the United States since the pandemic struck. As of December 4, the latest Bureau and Labor Statistics report on unemployment show that 10.7 million Americans are unemployed. That estimate follows federal guidelines and it may well be a lot higher. The latest round of […]
Middle-income people who have saved and invested for retirement should wait until age 70 to claim Social Security income, according to new research. The data show that is the best approach to retirement-income planning for people who have saved between $100,000 and $1 million. Steve Vernon, a research scholar at the Stanford Center of Longevity, […]
Many older Americans die in debt. But their debts lives on — and those debt levels are on the rise. The average debt of American households headed by someone 75 or older was $36,757 in 2016, according a recent report by the Employee Benefit Research Institute. That was 21% more than the average of $30,288 […]
You just retired, ready to enjoy life after years of hard work, and now you have noticed your retirement plan income will being taxed. Retired people can extend life of their savings, however, by moving to a place where taxes are lower. The less taxes one pays, the better, especially if one has to live […]
Are you due to gain an inheritance anytime soon? Maybe you should not start celebrating or counting that inheritance money before it is in your hands. While gaining an inheritance may sound like the answer to all of your problems, it may be the start of a lot of legal, bureaucratic, and emotional turmoil. Inheritances […]
Your credit score is among the most significant parameters to determine your financial health. The higher your credit score, the easier it gets to receive approvals for new lines of credit and new loans. On the other hand, bad credit locks you out of competitive deals on loans and mortgages. If you have taken a […]
In the realm of financial decisions, few choices hold as much weight and significance as buying a home. While opinions may differ on the ideal timing or location, there is a prevailing sentiment that investing in a home can be a fruitful endeavor. This post explores the reasons why purchasing a home is often considered […]
There is no way around it, we live in a status-driven society. Whether that is owning the newest Gucci purse or buying a shiny new car, people judge other people by what they own or don’t own. Personally, I hate it because it causes so many people to make poor financial decisions in life, only […]
We live in a fast-paced world. This motivates many people to automate menial tasks, including investing. That may work for a while, which gives you a false sense of security. This false sense then may entice you to commit more capital than you should. If it works for $100 trades, it should work for $1,000 […]
As many as 9,224 widows and widowers aged 70 and up have been underpaid beneficiary benefits for years — at a cost to them of nearly $132 million in lost benefits, according to new report. The report from the Inspector General of the Social Security Administration (SSA) raises concern that many retirees fail to understand […]
