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4 Fastest Ways To Improve Your Credit
Are you in need of a quick credit score boost? If you have a credit score in the mid-to-upper 600s, you may be looking to hit that magical number of …
Unlock Early Retirement: The Overlooked ‘Rule of 55’
For many, the dream of retirement conjures images of freedom, less stress, and more time for what truly matters. My research consistently shows a sig…
Report: How Long $1 Million Lasts in Retirement in Each State
It’s no secret that the rising cost of living today is a threat to the retirement plans of millions of Americans. But what if you had $1 million? Sur…
Money Market Funds: What They Are, How They Work
Where should you put your money if you will need it in a few years? Money expert Clark Howard recently fielded that question from someone looking to …
Why Corporate Earnings Matter to Every Investor
Corporate earnings. It sounds like something only Wall Street pros need to obsess over, right? I recently saw a “corporate earnings party”…
Big Changes Are Coming for Social Security Online Users
The Social Security Administration is moving into the 21st century with new advances in technology. In the near future, your Social Security access i…
Why Timing the Tariff Market Could Cost You Big
Let’s start by talking about tariffs and market volatility. We’ve had really bad markets very quickly, and then we’ve had historica…
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…
Social Security Backtracks on Clawback Policy
The Social Security Administration (SSA) has partially reversed course on how much it collects or “claws back” from beneficiaries that it…
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 …
Credit Score Expert Discusses Tips, Mistakes and Misconceptions
A good credit score is one of the most important pieces to a healthy financial life. It’s also one of the more frustrating things to understand…
Report: Average Monthly Social Security Benefit by Age
Social Security is a hot button issue today for many reasons. Aside from whether it will still be here when you reach retirement age, many Americans …
We Have Enough Money To Retire. Can We Cancel These Insurance Policies and Use the Money for Fun?
If you don’t have enough money saved for retirement, it’s easy to know what to do. At least in broad strokes. You need to keep making mon…
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…