When it comes to diversifying your investment portfolio, you may have considered cryptocurrencies. But what exactly are cryptocurrencies, and are they worth the risk?
Setting up a savings account for your grandchild is a great way to help provide for their future, but what kind of savings account should you choose? Discover your options and the benefits of each.
New Americans often face a financial learning curve when they come to the U.S. This article answers all of your questions from applying for a SSN to opening a bank account.
Getting married in later life can be a wonderful thing, but it comes with more financial decisions to discuss from children to estate planning and healthcare.
A will is an essential document for every individual to have. It can be used to dictate who inherits your belongings, what kind of funeral you receive, and how your dependents are protected in your absence. Writing a will can seem like a daunting task. This is why we have prepared 10 tips to help you along the way.
People often find it easy to take advantage of seniors. If you suspect that a senior family member or a friend is being taken advantage of financially, find out what you can do to help.
Managing medical bills is a necessary part of caregiving. These 10 steps make managing bills easier than ever and can even help you negotiate discounts.
Money decisions can seem intimidating, but depending on what your goals are, you may require the help of financial advisor, a robot, or no help at all. See what level of assistance you need with this short article from Business Insider.
As Americans age, it is important to reconsider finances in order to prepare for retirement. Unfortunately, many people face issues maintaining their current lifestyle while on a fixed income. The FDIC has created a comprehensive guide on how to create a retirement budget while protecting your finances.
When you are planning for retirement, there are four crucial expenses you need to consider: Healthcare, Taxes, Long-Term Care, and Supporting Your Family.
Senior care and living expenses can add up! Luckily, there are a lot of different housing options as well as financing options, including government assistance, available to help seniors just like you.
As you review your financial situation, there are a few things you should attend to: From social security to asset allocation techniques, this list will set you up for financial success from age 50 to beyond.
Now that you are on social security, the way you should file taxes has changed. Find out how to determine your gross income and learn about tax credits for senior citizens in this short article from The Street.
Are you over 50? Do you care about your finances? Well then, this guide is for you! Check out the ultimate guide to becoming fiscally fit for individuals over 50.
When your parents age, being able to help with their finances is a top priority. This means being involved, knowing where important documents are and knowing the resources that are available to help.
Toms River Police warn seniors of a new scam that has emerged where people try to convince an elderly person that their grandchild is in trouble and needs money. See how to protect yourself!
As your parents age, you may notice a decline in their ability to handle their finances. This natural side effect of aging is common among adults as they venture further into their 60s and 70s.
Some individuals, for any number of reasons, reach retirement age without enough of a nest egg and now find themselves low on money. If you or a loved one does not have enough money to meet basic needs, you need to know about programs that can help.
Financial matters affect the lives of all Americans. But, as a senior, finances may play an especially large role in your well-being. After all, at this stage of life, priorities often change.
Marjorie Jones trusted the man who called her to tell her she’d won a sweepstakes prize, saying she could collect the winnings once she paid the taxes and fees. After she wired the first payment, he and other callers kept adding conditions to convince her to send more money.
Just as single-income families began to vanish in the last century, many of America’s elderly are now forgoing retirement for the same reason: They don’t have enough money.
Sometimes you don’t realize the value of advice given until much later. This was exactly the case with my dad. He was a corporate trainer who loved his job but had difficulty leaving ‘work mode’ even at home. The best advice he ever gave me was…
Derek Lewis was working as an electronic health records specialist for the nation’s largest hospital chain when he heard about software defects that might even “kill a patient.”
The study, conducted by researches from the University of Massachusetts – Boston’s Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging, suggest Vermont, New York and Massachusetts have the largest percentages of seniors at least 65 years of age who don’t have enough income to cover their basic needs.
Having a good estate plan requires the self-realization that we will not live forever. So given this fact, ask yourself “What will happen to all of my stuff, and who is going to take care of my overall well-being if I am not able?”
It’s not always easy to avoid scams. Criminals are tricky, aggressive, and they’ll say whatever they have to that will convince someone to hand over their hard-earned money. If one of these scoundrels rips you off, what will you do about it?
To choose a financial advisor that can set you up for financial success, you’ll want to choose one who truly understands what it means to be a fiduciary – and you’ll need to understand the term yourself.
Missouri resident Patricia Powers had no health insurance when she was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago; she and her disabled husband were struggling to get by on, at most, $1,500 a month. If they’d lived across the river in Illinois, she’d have been eligible for Medicaid.
Senior care and living expenses can add up! Luckily, there are a lot of different housing options as well as financing options, including government assistance, available to help seniors just like you.
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As you review your financial situation, there are a few things you should attend to: From social security to asset allocation techniques, this list will set you up for financial success from age 50 to beyond.
Now that you are on social security, the way you should file taxes has changed. Find out how to determine your gross income and learn about tax credits for senior citizens in this short article from The Street.
In a segment from USA Today, Jay Jackson and Dennis Martin answer questions about financial security during an unstable economic climate and what people can do to protect themselves.
Are you over 50? Do you care about your finances? Well then, this guide is for you! Check out the ultimate guide to becoming fiscally fit for individuals over 50.
Americans are living longer than ever before. This is great news for those who can afford it, but bad news if you’re a baby boomer facing mounting debt and dwindling savings.
When your parents age, being able to help with their finances is a top priority. This means being involved, knowing where important documents are and knowing the resources that are available to help.
Toms River Police warn seniors of a new scam that has emerged where people try to convince an elderly person that their grandchild is in trouble and needs money. See how to protect yourself!
There are differing schools of thought on how the coronavirus is affecting — and could affect — the life settlement market. Shane McGonnell breaks down the possible effects of Covid-19 on the market and how it could affect selling one of your biggest assets, your life insurance policy.
This new legislation is helping seniors save for health care! How? By allowing tax-free health planning accounts to be funded by the sale of an unneeded life insurance policy.
As your parents age, you may notice a decline in their ability to handle their finances. This natural side effect of aging is common among adults as they venture further into their 60s and 70s.
Some individuals, for any number of reasons, reach retirement age without enough of a nest egg and now find themselves low on money. If you or a loved one does not have enough money to meet basic needs, you need to know about programs that can help.
Financial matters affect the lives of all Americans. But, as a senior, finances may play an especially large role in your well-being. After all, at this stage of life, priorities often change.
Marjorie Jones trusted the man who called her to tell her she’d won a sweepstakes prize, saying she could collect the winnings once she paid the taxes and fees. After she wired the first payment, he and other callers kept adding conditions to convince her to send more money.
Just as single-income families began to vanish in the last century, many of America’s elderly are now forgoing retirement for the same reason: They don’t have enough money.
Sometimes you don’t realize the value of advice given until much later. This was exactly the case with my dad. He was a corporate trainer who loved his job but had difficulty leaving ‘work mode’ even at home. The best advice he ever gave me was…
Derek Lewis was working as an electronic health records specialist for the nation’s largest hospital chain when he heard about software defects that might even “kill a patient.”
The study, conducted by researches from the University of Massachusetts – Boston’s Center for Social and Demographic Research on Aging, suggest Vermont, New York and Massachusetts have the largest percentages of seniors at least 65 years of age who don’t have enough income to cover their basic needs.
Having a good estate plan requires the self-realization that we will not live forever. So given this fact, ask yourself “What will happen to all of my stuff, and who is going to take care of my overall well-being if I am not able?”
It’s not always easy to avoid scams. Criminals are tricky, aggressive, and they’ll say whatever they have to that will convince someone to hand over their hard-earned money. If one of these scoundrels rips you off, what will you do about it?
To choose a financial advisor that can set you up for financial success, you’ll want to choose one who truly understands what it means to be a fiduciary – and you’ll need to understand the term yourself.
Missouri resident Patricia Powers had no health insurance when she was diagnosed with cancer a few years ago; she and her disabled husband were struggling to get by on, at most, $1,500 a month. If they’d lived across the river in Illinois, she’d have been eligible for Medicaid.
Retiring is a major goal of most Americans and as the retirement age rises to 66 and older, seniors are looking for more ways to reach their retirement dreams.
At the point when friends and family reach their golden years, their physical well being isn’t the main thing in danger of breaking down. If their psychological well-being diminishes, they may experience difficulty dealing with their cash on an everyday basis, and could even wind up helpless against fraudulent activity.