Reasons to Resist BNPL Propelled by inflation and the pandemic-driven convenience of online shopping, buy now, pay later (BNPL) services have become as commonplace ... [Read More] 1/11/2023 | By Emma Patch
Retirement: Problems with the 4% Rule The best-known retirement withdrawal strategy has some weaknesses. Here’s what you should know about the problems with the 4% rule. ... [Read More] 1/4/2023 | By David Rodeck
Social Security Decisions Involve Both Spouses Social Security decisions involve both spouses. Getting the most out of your Social Security benefits could significantly improve your retirement ... [Read More] 12/28/2022 | By Sandra Block
Should You Pay Off Your Mortgage Before Retirement? If you plan to pay off your mortgage before retirement, you’re not alone. But that isn’t always the best financial ... [Read More] 12/21/2022 | By Daniel Bortz
Does a Lump-Sum Payout Make Sense? Sometimes a lump-sum payout makes sense when planning for retirement. Many employers that provide defined-benefit pensions offer employees the ability ... [Read More] 12/14/2022 | By Sandra Block
Retiring Early? Nail Down Health Insurance If you’re 65 or older when you retire, you can rest easy knowing that you’ll be eligible for Medicare. But ... [Read More] 12/7/2022 | By Lisa Gerstner, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Financial Help: A Company For Women Kiplinger talked to Stacy Francis, CEO of Francis Financial and founder of Savvy Ladies (www.savvyladies.org), which educates women on how ... [Read More] 11/23/2022 | By Janet Bodnar
Quick Ways To Make Extra Money If inflation has affected your budget, you might benefit from creative and quick ways to make extra money. Take advantage ... [Read More] 11/9/2022 | By Emma Patch
RMDs: Are Withdrawals Required If You Keep Working? Retirement can be a time of juggling finances, but some decisions are made for you. For example, RMDs – required ... [Read More] 10/26/2022 | By Lisa Gerstner, Kiplinger’s Personal Finance
Retirees Using a Reverse Mortgage for Income Sandra Block of Kiplinger’s Personal Finance examines how retirees can tap their home for income using a reverse mortgage line ... [Read More] 10/19/2022 | By Sandra Block