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by JoEllen SchilkeContributor Whether you need a little extra money in your retirement or just like to keep busy, a work-from-home job can be a nice opportunity to earn while staying occupied. Here are some great jobs for retirees that can help you do both. First, a Word of Warning As with anything you find online, some opportunities are better than others. And sadly, there are plenty of work-from-home scams

Real Answers for Life’s Money Challengesby Robin Hartill, CFP®Senior EditorI will be 30 in July and still live with my parents, mainly because I have mild cerebral palsy affecting my left side. It makes driving a little difficult, but not entirely impossible.My biggest concern involving money is: Is there anything legal that says I have to make my parents beneficiaries if something were to happen to me? My mother insists

by Catherine HilesContributor Self-defense is one of those skills most people hope they never have to use, but it’s always a good idea to be prepared just in case. However, the high cost of many self-defense classes can cause people to put it off for when they have more money to spare, which often ends up being never. Thankfully, there are plenty of free ways to learn how to defend

by Kari FaberStaff WriterWhen you put your money into a bank account, not only do you want your hard earned cash to be safe — you also want it to grow.Yet the money you earn in interest at most banks these days is downright pitiful. You’ll be lucky if you earn a quarter at the end of the year.But an online bank called Vio has one of the highest earning

by Michael ArchambaultSenior Writer Available since 2014, Apple Pay is an easy way to pay for purchases online or in-store, send and receive money and — bonus! — you’ll feel like you’re in “Blade Runner” whenever you make a purchase. Apple Pay is pretty straightforward to set up, available on all of your Apple devices and can be much more secure than paying with a traditional credit or debit card.

by Quinten PlummerStaff WriterHow and why you leave a job matters, especially to a potential employer who’s considering hiring you. Good or bad, future employers will want to know your reasons for leaving a job or why you’re trying to do so.How much your exit will matter to a potential employer largely hinges on what happened and how you frame it. Here’s how to properly frame common reasons for leaving