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5 Ways to Track Your Budget in the Years Before You Retire
5 Ways to Track Your Budget in the Years Before You Retire
To be prepared for retirement, you need to have a firm idea of your spending needs. Here are some different methods to make sure you’re on track.
December 28, 2020
Kids and Money: Boost Your Child's Future Credit Score
Kids and Money: Boost Your Child's Future Credit Score
Naming your child as an authorized user on your credit card can be a great way to set them up with a healthy credit report.
December 26, 2020
19 Best Costco Kirkland Signature Products to Buy for the Holidays
19 Best Costco Kirkland Signature Products to Buy for the Holidays
From Costco Kirkland Signature Nuts and other holiday snacks to Costco Kirkland Signature fruitcakes and gift sets, there are a ton of holiday bargain…
November 24, 2020
Smart Strategies to Tackle Your Debt
Smart Strategies to Tackle Your Debt
Millions of Americans facing furloughs and layoffs turned to credit cards to stay afloat. Here’s how to get out from under burgeoning balances.
November 24, 2020
Be a Budgeting Expert: How to Track Spending with a Detailed Budget
Be a Budgeting Expert: How to Track Spending with a Detailed Budget
Want to go beyond the Envelope Budget? Try this free budgeting spreadsheet to draw up your own plan and get a firm grip on where your money is going. …
November 19, 2020
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Dear Mom and Dad: Thanks
Dear Mom and Dad: Thanks
Ideally, living at home should provide a way to improve your financial well-being and lay the groundwork for future success.
November 17, 2020
Don’t Be a Budget Hater
Don’t Be a Budget Hater
Budgets don’t exist to make your life miserable. In fact, they’re there to make your life better. My own budget evolution shows how having a spending …
November 17, 2020
Give Your Budget Some Love
Give Your Budget Some Love
Think of it as a flexible tool to prioritize—and achieve—your goals.
November 17, 2020
Planning to Sell Your Home in Retirement? Downsize Costs Along With Space
Planning to Sell Your Home in Retirement? Downsize Costs Along With Space
In this hot real estate market, consider the costs of buying and selling a house along with the expenses associated with your new digs.
November 13, 2020
What Happens to Medicare If the Affordable Care Act Is Overturned?
What Happens to Medicare If the Affordable Care Act Is Overturned?
Experts say if the ACA is repealed or rescinded "it would be devastating for Medicare." Here's what might happen -- and how it could be costly for you…
November 4, 2020
Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
Retirees, Make the Most of Your Home Equity
A home equity loan or home equity line of credit may be perfect for your retirement finances. But don't delay; a fee increase is coming.
November 2, 2020
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Day 2020: When It Starts, the Best and Worst Deals, Competing Events, More
The Ultimate Guide to Amazon Prime Day 2020: When It Starts, the Best and Worst Deals, Competing Events, More
In a first, the giant retailer has pushed Amazon Prime Day this year from July to October, effectively launching the holiday shopping season weeks ear…
October 8, 2020
A Tasty Break From the Pandemic
A Tasty Break From the Pandemic
This Ohio bakery has found creative ways to stay in business—and even thrive.
October 1, 2020
7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
7 Things Medicare Doesn’t Cover
Medicare Part A and Part B leave some pretty significant gaps in your health-care coverage. Here's a closer look at what isn't covered by Medicare.
October 1, 2020
Insurance for Long-Term Care at Home
Insurance for Long-Term Care at Home
In the wake of COVID-wracked nursing homes, increasingly more people are looking at options to age in place with long-term care insurance.
September 17, 2020
10 Things You'll Spend More on in Retirement
10 Things You'll Spend More on in Retirement
From reading materials to debt, the demands on your savings during your golden years might surprise you.
September 16, 2020
Drawing Down Retirement Savings in a Pandemic
Drawing Down Retirement Savings in a Pandemic
Tapping the right accounts at the right time matters. Knowing how much a retiree can spend each year without running out of savings in old age is even…
August 7, 2020
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
5 Great Places to Buy a Vacation Home
With remote work on the rise, more people are looking for a permanent getaway.
July 30, 2020
10 Good Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
10 Good Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
You probably aren't using most of the perks tucked into that $119 annual fee -- which you don't need to pay to get the free Amazon shipping you crave.
July 19, 2020
14 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online
14 Social Security Tasks You Can Do Online
Why visit a government office to get your Social Security business done? You can do much of that online.
June 26, 2020
Why 2020 Is an 'Unprecedented Opportunity' for a Roth IRA Conversion
Why 2020 Is an 'Unprecedented Opportunity' for a Roth IRA Conversion
Tax advisors say you can reduce your tax bill by 30% to 40% in this unprecedented time.
June 17, 2020
How To Save $1,000 While Living Paycheck To Paycheck
How To Save $1,000 While Living Paycheck To Paycheck
What if you could finally escape your debt and start saving money? Continue reading to learn how you can take control of your finances…
April 1, 2020
How to Escape the Debt Dilemma
How to Escape the Debt Dilemma
Have more debt than money saved for retirement? You can pay that debt and build savings, too.
February 28, 2020
Choosing an Active Adult Community
Choosing an Active Adult Community
Smart tips to help you find the right place for you to land in retirement.
February 3, 2020
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Credit vs. Debit Smackdown!
Kiplinger.com general manager Robert Long joins the podcast to debate the merits of credit and debit cards. Plus, hosts Sandy Block and Ryan Ermey bre…
January 27, 2020