Annuities—insurance products that provide guaranteed regular income in exchange for a lump-sum payment upfront—are booming in popularity. Total sales hit a record-breaking $183 billion in...
Financial
From expert advice on investments and budgeting to discussions about economic trends and retirement planning, these articles aim to equip readers with the knowledge they need to manage their personal finances, make informed monetary decisions, and otherwise navigate the complexities of the financial world. Whether readying savings for the future or maneuvering day-to-day costs, the insightful advice equips readers to take control of their fiscal picture and achieve economic stability.
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Avoid These Mistakes When Drawing on Retirement Savings
Whatever strategy you use to withdraw money from your retirement portfolio, beware of the following landmines… Mistake #1: Thinking drawdowns have to cover all...
When – and How Much – Should You Withdraw from Your Retirement Accounts?
The big question: Once you retire, how do you begin drawing down your nest egg so that your money lasts for the rest of your...
How to Get Financial Help for Your Medical Condition
It’s no secret that cancer and diabetes can take a toll on patients’ health and finances—but other health conditions also can be financially devastating. Researchers...
What to Expect in 2024
The pandemic dramatically disrupted the health-care system over the past three years. From free vaccines to the expansion of telemedicine, health-care consumers, people like you...
Exciting IPOs
IPOs have been a favorite way for small investors to get in on the ground floor of exciting businesses. Even though the 2023 IPO market...
Which Credit Card Should Be In Your Wallet In 2024?
Spending patterns have shifted in recent years, and household budgets have been reshaped. Are your current credit cards still the most appropriate options? Ted Rossman,...
Best Stock Funds for 2024
Despite the stock market rebound, falling inflation and a strong labor market in 2023, investors will have to contend with plenty of headwinds and volatility...
Beyond the Hype: The Truth About Medicare Advantage
You see the commercials touting Medicare Advantage (MA) plans as being a comprehensive solution to the limitations of traditional Medicare. Dental, vision, and hearing benefits—which...
Beware Medicare Enrollment Delays
If you are planning to use a “special enrollment period” to sign up for Medicare Part B, be prepared for delays. Most people enroll in...
Disaster Recovery Stocks
Over the past five years, climate disasters in the US resulted in damages averaging $18 billion a year, and experts expect more events like Hawaii’s...
Post-Pandemic Tipping, Who to Tip…and How Much
Tipping has always been a fraught proposition. When you see a tip jar on a counter, are you expected to tip? How much? In the...
