1. Have a budget It’s important to establish a budget in retirement, especially early on, when you’re adjusting to a new (and potentially lower) income. Start with your essential expenses, like ...

Factoring in age J.P. Morgan’s report argues that the ideal age to claim Social Security depends largely on life expectancy. If you expect to live past 81, wait until 70. You’ll get the highest ...

Pete McCollum wanted to surprise his daughter with a top-of-the-line iPad Pro for Christmas. But when she unwrapped the $959 gift, she was shocked. “On December 23rd, I gave my daughter the gift, I ...

An emergency fund in a high-yield savings account You never know when you might face a surprise expense or a period of financial hardship. That’s why it’s important to have an emergency fund — money ...

This is the average 401 (k) balance for every age group According to Fidelity's data from the second quarter of 2024, here is the average 401 (k) balance for people of different ages: Gen Z: $12,000 ...

The average American spends about 3% of their annual pretax income on travel, according to a Fidelity analysis of Consumer Expenditure Survey data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. But if you’re ...

After sitting vacant for a decade, the former Edward  White Hospital in St. Petersburg, Florida is being converted into ...

Drivers in Omaha were left baffled when their cars were towed away from an open lot — and even more so when they couldn’t get them back. A group of car owners were gathered outside of Heartland Towing ...

Leverage tax-deferred growth The IRS has no age limit on how long you can continue IRA contributions, and your money will continue to grow tax-free as you save. But there are still contribution and ...

Lesser-Known Uses of 529 Plans Despite being an essential tool for education savings, an Edward Jones survey reveals that half of American adults (50%) are unfamiliar with 529 plans, and fewer than a ...

He wakes up every morning at 5 a.m. He takes ice-cold dips in his in-ground pool. He works out daily. And at a time in life when many Americans only dream about having substantial wealth, YouTuber ...

Many kids struggle to get started financially when they become legal adults, so if you're a parent putting away money to give to your child when they turn 18, you're already setting them up for ...