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The Average Retirement Age in America

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…

Should You Sell or Stay in the Stock Market if You Are Retired or Retiring Soon?

Should You Sell or Stay in the Stock Market if You Are Retired or Retiring Soon?

Whether you celebrate the arrival of a bear market or feel pain largely depends on how close you are to retirement. If you’re decades away and …

Should I Buy Gold?  Is It a Good Investment?

Should I Buy Gold? Is It a Good Investment?

With the price of gold recently exceeding all time highs, many people are now wondering if they should have gold in their portfolio. The thing you ma…

What Fee Percentage Is Too High for Your Investments?

What Fee Percentage Is Too High for Your Investments?

It’s easy to focus on your investment choices and your returns. But tax implications and investment fees can have an equally powerful effect on…

3 Places You Should Never Invest Your Money

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

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…

Does It Make Sense To Pay Medical Expenses With Cash Instead of Using HSA Funds?

Does It Make Sense To Pay Medical Expenses With Cash Instead of Using HSA Funds?

As with all things financial, it’s totally possible to have a Health Savings Account (HSA) and not be using it correctly – or at all. As an HSA is a …

Why Are My Credit Scores Different?

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

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

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. …

New Report: The Age Most Americans Expect To Retire

New Report: The Age Most Americans Expect To Retire

When it comes to retirement, expectations can sometimes run ahead of reality. For instance, money expert Clark Howard makes no secret of the fact tha…

The Difference Between a Hard Inquiry and a Soft Inquiry on Your Credit Report

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…

The Most Popular Retirement Ages

The Most Popular Retirement Ages

If you’re like a lot of U.S. workers, you’re waiting for retirement with great anticipation. And you may be wondering when you can retire as well as …

How To Find Missing or Lost Retirement Accounts

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…

The Average Credit Score in America

The Average Credit Score in America

Your credit score is a powerful three-digit number that largely dictates your borrowing and purchasing power in the United States. That’s why money e…

What Are Dividend Stocks and Should You Invest in Them?

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…

How To Calculate Compound Interest

How To Calculate Compound Interest

Whoever came up with the phrase “it takes money to make money” was probably a big fan of compound interest. One of the most powerful forc…

How To Retire a Millionaire With a 401(k) Plan in 19 Years

How To Retire a Millionaire With a 401(k) Plan in 19 Years

Funding your retirement is one of the most important financial goals you’ll ever pursue. But it can seem daunting, especially if you’re j…

What Is a Solo 401(k) and How Does It Work?

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…

Best Financial Advisors in 2025

Best Financial Advisors in 2025

Type “best financial advisors” into your favorite search engine and you’ll get a variety of results including lists of robo-advisor…