2 Retirement Risks Affluent Americans Often Overlook
Many wealthy Americans feel confident about retirement — but confidence can be costly. A recent Prudential survey found…
A Student Inherited $1M And Calls It A ‘Sacred Gift From God,’ But Doesn’t Want To Pay Off His Fiancée’s Parents’ $25,000 Debt In China
A 26-year-old law student from New York sparked debate on an episode of “The Ramsey Show” when he…
I inherited a $60K art collection at 52, but my half-sibling wants a share. Should I give in to their demands?
Quick Read The father’s will explicitly left a $60K art collection to one child despite having a half-sibling…
Can You Guess What Percent of Retirees Have $1 Million Saved? Here’s The Average Net Worth Of People 65 and Up
The idea of retiring with a $1 million nest egg has been sold as the finish line for…
Think You’re Ahead On Retirement? Here’s What The Average American Couple Has Actually Saved
Retirement is often framed as the reward after decades of work. The alarm clock goes quiet, the schedule…
A 53-year-old Texas man with no retirement savings may sell his home, but Ramsey Show hosts say he has other options
Hitting your 50s with little to no retirement savings can feel like a gut punch, but one Texas…
Average Social Security Benefit at 65: See How Yours Compares
MoMo Productions / Getty Images At 65, the average Social Security benefit and a modest 401(k) savings may…
One Factor Doubles Retirement Savings For Americans, And It’s Not Which Stocks They Picked
fadfebrian / Shutterstock.com 58% of Americans will be unable to maintain their standard of living in retirement. Americans…
Retiring With $1 Million Is Rare—Here’s How Many People Actually Do It
Morsa Images / Getty Images High income is not the only way to financial prosperity; living frugally, investing…
The 3 biggest 401(k) mistakes costing Americans millions in retirement (and which ones may be crushing you)
A 401(k) plan is like a long-haul flight: minor deviations along the journey can put you off track…
Holding off on Social Security until 70 can increase payouts, but for some, waiting too long may backfire
Delaying Social Security benefits until 70 is often touted as a strategy to maximize lifetime income. However, this…
Why Canadians are walking away from free money
When it comes to retirement savings in Canada, the venerable Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) is considered a…