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5 Alternatives To The 4% Retirement Withdrawal Rule

In 1994, a financial planner named William Bengen published an article that would take the

Long-Term Care Services Vary Widely By State, AARP Finds

Minnesota and Washington are the states that provide the best services and supports for frail

Beware These Common Cash App Scams

It's amazing how many ways you can send money to your friends. I still remember

Rent Or Own? Which Is The Best Housing Choice In Retirement?

As you near retirement, you may wonder: Should I rent or own? Which is the

Education Department Unveils Big Student Loan Forgiveness Details

The Biden administration has just released new details on an upcoming student loan forgiveness plan

Don’t Believe These 10 Myths About Estate Planning

In my experience, estate planning is one of the areas of personal finance with the

Which States Provide The Best—And Worst—Long-Term Care Services?

Minnesota and Washington are the states that provide the best services and supports for frail

Are You Getting Billed For Medical Bills You’ve Already Paid Or Were Covered By Insurance? Here Are Three Ways You Can Fight Back

Last year, I fought several pitched battles along multiple fronts with health providers and my

5 Advanced Alternatives To The 4% Rule

In 1994 a financial planner named William Bengen published an article that would take the

Bummed By Student Loan Payments? Here Are Four Ways To Avoid Adverse Credit Ratings

With the resumption of college loan payments, borrowers are understandably bummed. Extra monthly debts are

Harvard Study Shows Us How To Invest In Happiness

“I’ve been rich and I’ve been poor, and I prefer rich,” my friend Jim Stovall

Nest Egg | Definition, Establishment, Growth, And Management

What Is A Nest Egg? A nest egg refers to the financial reserve or savings

Understanding The Ring-Around-The-Rosy Rental Inflation Game

Offer a definitive explanation of the Ring Around the Rosie nursery rhyme and children’s game

Will Your Social Security And Medicare Checks Stop Under Government Shutdown? What You Need To Know

The quick answer: Don’t panic. Social Security Administration (SSA) and Medicare checks will continue to

Charging Order Exclusivity Circumvented By Receiver In Mexico Foods

A charging order is supposed to be an exclusive remedy. This means that of all