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Follow Clark’s 4-Month Rule Before Applying for Social Security
Amid drastic changes underway in the U.S. government, Social Security, one of the most popular federal programs, is on the minds of many Americans cl…
What Happens If Your Brokerage Company Goes Out of Business?
If you’ve invested even $1 toward retirement, you most likely hold an account at a brokerage company. You may have accounts with multiple inves…
Big Changes Are Coming To Some Social Security Beneficiaries
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is making some major changes to how much it collects from beneficiaries that it has overpaid. If you’r…
Report: How Much You Need To Save in Each State To Retire Comfortably
Americans are rightly concerned about the future and their ability to live comfortably in retirement. With so many things getting more expensive — in…
Is It Ever Too Late To Save for Retirement?
Is it ever too late to start saving for retirement? I have an answer, backed by years of research. Retirement Savings: Is It Ever Too Late To Start? …
How To Improve Your Credit Score in 5 Key Areas
Are you looking to improve your credit score? Join the club! This mystical three digit number can be as difficult to understand as it is essential to…
How Long Will It Take for My Credit Score To Go Up if I Missed a Payment?
Your credit score is a fluid three-digit number that can make or break your financial viability. That’s why it’s important to not miss even one payme…
How Much Is Too Much When It Comes to Retirement Savings?
When it comes to money, there are two prominent groups. One group says tomorrow is not guaranteed. So live for today. Why save when you may not even …
Are Money Market Funds a Safe Place To Stash My Savings?
The massive interest rate hikes that began in early 2022 have reshaped the U.S. economy—and savers have reaped some rewards. High-yield savings accou…
The Average Retirement Age in America
Millions of hardworking Americans dream of one day retiring to an easier life – but at what age? The latest Retirement Confidence Survey from the non…
3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money
With great power comes great responsibility. Whether you’ve read about the Sword of Damocles or simply watched Spiderman, you’ve probably…
Why You Want To Spend Your IRA Money Before You Die
Prior to 2020, passing wealth from generation to generation through an IRA was a straightforward strategy. A family could take a pot of money and gro…
Why Are My Credit Scores Different?
Your credit score can differ at each major credit bureau: Equifax, Experian and TransUnion. Though it defies logic, it’s part of financial life…
Best Investment Companies for Investors in 2025
The financial service industry is not exactly geared to somebody who's not Daddy Warbucks. If you're a small investor, it seems like you have nowhere…
Real Estate Investing: What To Know BEFORE You Start
You’ve decided to invest in real estate. Now what? Real estate was an especially hot commodity pre-COVID-19, generating some outsized returns. …
The Difference Between a Hard Inquiry and a Soft Inquiry on Your Credit Report
The beautiful thing about having a good credit score is that it allows you greater flexibility to finance many of the things you want and need. If yo…
How To Find Missing or Lost Retirement Accounts
Americans have reportedly lost or abandoned more than $1.6 trillion in retirement funds from previous employers. Fortunately, if you’ve lost re…
What Are Dividend Stocks and Should You Invest in Them?
Is building a dividend portfolio a good idea, and what are the best dividend stocks? In this article, I’ll tell you why building a portfolio of…
What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work?
A solo 401(k) is a retirement plan for the self-employed. If you’re a business owner, a solo 401(k) is a way for you to access the same retirem…
How To Find and Choose a Financial Advisor
If you want to learn how to find a financial advisor you can trust, you’ve come to the right place. In this article, I’ll explain how to …