Establishing a credit score is one way to get ahead of your finances as an international student, particularly if you intend to live and work there after graduation. A good credit score proves you are a trustworthy candidate for future loans — such as when you buy a house or car — and it can […]
You’ll likely spend a lot less money as a remote worker — here are some of the ways you can save big. Being a remote worker comes with a lot of benefits. It can offer the opportunity to work in the comfort of your own home or even from a new city or country. Being […]
From gasoline to groceries, the price of common goods seems to be going nowhere but up. We can thank supply chain issues and inflation for that. But while inflation is often regarded as a bad thing — because, after all, it makes things cost more — it could work to seniors’ benefit in the near […]
The realities you face when you stop working might be a far cry from your retirement dream. Of course, retiring broke or not being able to retire at all are among the worst-case scenarios. But there are plenty of other snags you might encounter. If you haven’t properly prepared for leaving the working world and […]
The pandemic has caused many people to assess their priorities, and if you are considering retiring earlier than originally planned, you aren’t alone. Whether your job has changed due to COVID and is no longer as appealing or you’d simply like more time to spend with family, leaving the workplace before age 65 may suddenly […]
Many Americans spend their lives working hard and dreaming of the day they can finally retire. But planning for retirement requires more than dreaming — it means being strategic and focused on saving money, among other things. The average age of retirement for Americans is 66, according to a Gallup poll, which is up from […]
Some states are ending boosted unemployment early. Here’s what to do if yours is on that list. In mid-March, President Joe Biden signed the American Rescue Plan into law. That $1.9 trillion relief package gave unemployment benefits a $300 weekly boost through early September and allowed self-employed and gig workers to continue collecting benefits as […]
When should you take Social Security? There’s no right or wrong answer, but one of them is the best time for you. The age when you activate this benefit will determine how much you receive monthly — which could greatly impact how much of your working income gets replaced. The age at which you start […]
Real estate often makes an excellent retirement-focused investment. Rental property investing has two big selling features: These properties tend to steadily appreciate in value, and they generate rental income. Unfortunately, there seem to be as many cons as pros to being a landlord, which is why it’s not for everyone However, an easier way to […]
Ideally, you should start planning for retirement the day you receive your first paycheck. But in reality, most of us don’t focus on retirement until much later—and that’s fine, as long as you’ve been saving throughout your career. Once you reach your fifties, though, it’s time to start thinking about when you’ll retire, where you’d […]
What’s your ultimate investing goal? Funding a child’s education isn’t an uncommon answer. By and large, though, securing a comfortable retirement is the biggie for most folks. That’s easier said than done. Safety and certainty seem to come at the expense of total returns, and while equity investments in for-profit companies boast the best long-term […]
The weather is improving, lockdown is easing and after months of staying at home, many of us are raring to get out and about. For families in England, half-term has arrived but even if you haven’t got children to entertain, you may be considering a day trip or two over the next few weeks. If […]
