Is There A Best Day Of The Week To Buy Stocks?
Buying stocks solely on a single day of the week is a long-existing theory that some investors choose to follow, but whether it works is another story.
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What Are Unrealized Capital Gains And How Does It Affect You?
Long-term capital gains are taxed at a 0%, 15%, or 20% rate, depending on your income, but some wealthy Americans manage to avoid this tax liability.
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The Average Person's Net Worth In Their 50s
Everyone's different but looking at the average net worth of people in your age group can give you a new perspective on where you are in your savings.
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Can You Contribute To A Roth IRA After Retiring?
Roth IRAs are funded with after-tax dollars. Earned income is the key to this question, and the eligibility rule applies regardless of a person's age.
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Clever Tricks To Save You More Money At Sam's Club
As a Sam's Club member, you already get a discount on products, from food to clothing to books and furniture, but there are additional ways to save.
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Trump's 'Dramatic' Answer To Dave Ramsey's Inflation Question Speaks Volumes
In discussing inflation with radio host Dave Ramsey, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump shared his plans for United States energy.
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How Some Americans Qualify For $500 A Month With No Obligation
Across the U.S., pilot programs for guaranteed basic income are being tested, with one program in particular, in LA County, seeing positive momentum.
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Why Time In The Market Almost Always Beats Timing The Market
We spoke with Peak Retirement Planning CEO Joe F. Schmitz Jr. about timing the market and why time in the market, for most, results in better success.
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It's Impossible To Recover Your Money From This Untraceable Type Of Fraud
WalletHub reports gift card sales will increase by 7% in 2024. For many, you can't go wrong giving a gift card, but that doesn't account for scammers.
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The Largest Electronics Retailer In The US Is Closing More Stores
In an earnings call in February 2024, this electronics retailer shared it would be closing ~1% to 2% of its stores in fiscal years 2024 and 2025.
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Why It's Important To Factor Social Security Into Your Estate Planning
The Social Security Administration has a specific way of handling benefits for anyone who needs help managing their money, like in the event of death.
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What Is A Pawnshop Loan? (And Why They're So Risky)
IBISWorld reports the number of pawnshops in the U.S. in 2023 declined 3.3% from 2022. That said, there are over 7,850 pawnshops in the country.
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The $2 Bill That's Actually Worth A Ton Of Money
Though rarely used or seen, there are actually a lot of $2 bills out there. The Federal Reserve reports there's $3.2 billion worth of Toms in circulation.
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You've Been Warned: Think Twice About Retiring Early, Says CFP
We spoke with CFP Lawrence Sprung about the pros and cons of retiring early. Full retirement age is now 66 or 67, depending on the year you were born.
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Is Social Security Going To Run Out? These Scenarios Are Concerning
Social Security insolvency doesn't mean there's no money left, only that beneficiaries may start to see a reduction in their benefits. Also, a delay.
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How To Talk To Your Kids About Money
We asked author David Delisle for tips on talking to kids about money matters, including what age is best to start and what exactly you should share.
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How Much Money Can You Really Save By Booking Travel Through Costco?
Costco launched its travel division in 2000. Exclusive to Costco members, the travel deals range from car rentals to all-inclusive resort vacations.
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Restaurant Workers On How Changes In Tipping Culture Have Affected Them
According to a 2023 Pew Research Center survey, a net 92% of people tipped servers when dining out. This could help explain another survey's results.
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This Common Engagement Ring Shopping Mistake Will Cost You
According to The Knot, the average cost for an engagement ring is $5,500. Unfortunately, many ring shoppers may be making this key "letter" mistake.
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5 Reasons People Use Social Security Early (And 5 Reasons People Don't)
As full retirement age increases (67 for anyone born in 1960 or after), it also gets further away from the age people can start to draw benefits: 62.
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Popular Grocery Store Chain Raises Its Starting Pay To $23 An Hour
In March 2024, this discount grocer, the fastest-growing grocery chain in the country, announced it would be opening 800 more stores in the U.S. by 2028.
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You've Been Warned: Social Security May Be Monitoring Your Social Media
For those with disability claims, in addition to the SSA, insurance companies may also be looking into your social media, including any Venmo notes.
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What Does It Mean To Be A HENRY?
We've explained what it means to be a DINK (dual income, no kids); now we break down another acronym describing a person's financial situation/status.
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Which States Have A Minimum Wage Of $15 Or More?
On January 1, 2024, two states, Maryland and New Jersey, joined the group of seven states, plus the District of Columbia, with a minimum wage of $15 or more.
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How To Save On Your Car Insurance
Auto insurance is pricey, but necessary in the majority of states, with 48 out of 50 states requiring drivers to carry some level of insurance.
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A New Bill Could Significantly Impact Social Security Benefits
On September 19, a discharge petition for the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act secured the signatures it needed (218) to force a vote on the House floor.
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10 Famous Businesses That Changed Their Names (Including Campbell's)
Some businesses undergo a rebrand because they need a fresh new start, while others change their name because it no longer represents what they offer.
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