More than 334,000 instances of elder financial exploitation are reported to the authorities across the U.S. each year. This leads to around $6.3 billion of losses as per a study…
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Where to Find Help if You are in Financial Trouble
There’s a misconception that only those who live above their means are the only ones who experience severe financial problems. One in three households, however, reported struggling to make ends…
A Fool and His Money Soon Pay Taxes
Everyone loves to pay taxes. All that paperwork and red tape adds years to the life of the common tax payer. No. One. Ever. Said. The reason we pay taxes…
Don’t Scramble Your Retirement Nest Egg
Don’t obsess about the size of your retirement nest egg, just start saving. There are simple guidelines for a sane retirement strategy. Retirement calculators are your friend. By the time…
Fall Back Into Productivity: 100 Quotes to Get More Done
It may not seem like it. But, a lot is going on in the autumn. Between getting back to a routine after your summer vacay to getting the kids back…
Income Annuities Can Transform Retirement Savings into Income
Do you have enough money to retire? Are you guaranteed enough to last for the rest of your life? Are you concerned that you’ll run out of income before the…
Spooky Good Halloween Tricks and Treats
It’s officially the spooky season! Halloween — what a fantastic holiday! Halloween is one of the most fun and funniest holidays of the year. There are haunted houses to explore,…
How to Save for an Uncertain Future?
As Jim Morrison howled in “Roadhouse Blues,” “The future’s uncertain and the end is always near.” FYI — if you’re a Zoomer or young Millennial — Jim Morrison was the…
5 Industries Benefiting from Improved Productivity and Efficiency
Over the past few centuries, society has undergone several Industrial Revolutions where improved productivity was the main focus. Each one introduced different kinds of innovations like mechanized fabric making, product…
15 Questions to Ask Before Purchasing Life Insurance
Protecting your dependents’ livelihood with life insurance is always a wise decision. But, at the same time, buying a life insurance policy can seem overwhelming. And, that’s understandable with the…