January 8, 2022. 5:17 AMmoney
5 Social Security Changes You Need to Know for 2022
by Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorEach new year brings changes to Social Security. Even if you’re decades away from retirement, it’s important to keep tabs on what’s happening. After all, Social Security gets a chunk of each paycheck during your working years. And without Social Security, about 40% of Americans 65 and older would have incomes below the poverty level.Read on to learn what’s in store for Social Security in 2022,
January 8, 2022. 1:50 AMmoney
Here's What You Need to Know About Investing in 2022
by Mike BrassfieldSenior WriterHere’s a good question for the new year: Is 2022 a good time to invest in stocks?In turbulent times like these, it’s hard to know the right financial moves to make. A lot of the tried-and-true advice we’ve always relied on doesn’t seem relevant anymore. Is now a good time to invest? Should I focus on paying off debt? Or saving?It’s helpful to consult with a pro.
January 8, 2022. 12:08 AMmoney
Less than half of financial advice is considered helpful by those who receive it [Survey]
Key TakeawaysFinancial advice is often given freely by well-meaning friends and family. Though well-intended, much of this advice may not always be helpful.With so many financial strategies floating around, some might not fit your specific objectives. Other times, money management tips can be downright toxic to your financial health. To gain insight into the topic of money management advice and whether it’s helpful, we surveyed over 1,000 respondents. Read along
January 7, 2022. 1:47 PMmoney
People Say to Give Up These 4 Things and Retire Early — They’re Wrong
by Kari FaberStaff WriterIf you’re not already rich, the race to early retirement can feel like it’s marred by sacrifice. Give up this, give up that — like the only way to retire before 65 is if you suffer now.Sure, you want to be able to enjoy early retirement, and that means having enough money saved to do so. But you also want to live your life now in a
January 7, 2022. 12:07 AMmoney
Here’s What to Include in a Winter Emergency Car Kit
by Timothy MooreContributorLiving in a region with blisteringly cold winters tends to make you somewhat of an expert on winter driving.But skilled winter driving means more than just knowing what to do if you slide on ice or how to properly clear your windshield. It means staying on top of important vehicle maintenance, like checking exterior lights, having your battery tested and regularly monitoring your tire pressure.Just as importantly, it
January 6, 2022. 5:18 PMmoney
Take These 3 Steps to Lower Your Cost of Living — Without Moving
by Kari FaberStaff WriterIf you’re determined to have the lowest cost of living among every other human being in the United States, move to Mississippi.Seriously — it has the lowest cost of living overall, taking into account grocery, housing and transportation expenses.Dollar for dollar, your cash will probably go further in the Magnolia State than if you were to live in a major urban cluster like New York, California or
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