Financial Articles

Here, author John Yeigh compiles a list of ten “whys” behind his choice to file for Social Security benefits just after full retirement age, instead of delaying until age 70.

lthough the price of gas is now going down, you’ve more than likely felt the continuation of soaring inflation in your wallet.

We all have a tendency to control as much in our lives as possible. However, what if learning to not force things brought you closer to the life you desire?

Your concept of money will inevitably change over your lifetime; however, you’re more likely to see the most drastic changes at the beginning of your life, as well as at the end (when thoughts around money tend to mean nothing).

The greatest issue with investing your emergency fund comes down to risk. If you’re willing to part with money in your emergency fund and know you will still sleep at night, that money doesn’t belong there.

One of the elements of a strategic tax plan can include utilizing Roth IRAs, which offer tax-free qualified withdrawals. However, when you convert a pre-tax account is crucial, as each dollar converted is taxed as ordinary income.

While current interest rate levels sit around 2.5 percent, with inflation sticking around, the Fed could continue raising rates to as high as four or five percent. Will this be disastrous for markets?

Here, 38-year-old blogger, Peter, compiles the biggest takeaways of reaching financial independence.

Financial self-help advice is everywhere, but when it comes to sorting fact from fiction, how do you truly know what is sound guidance?

Recent economic metrics have been contradictory. Consumer confidence is low, but spending is high, gas prices fall, but inflation doesn’t… The list goes on. All this being said, it can be difficult to make sense of up or down, which also might make you question the latest news stories.

For many retirees, saving can be the easy part, but spending is a different story. A frugal mindset is something you can carry with you for life, and it might make enjoying the fruits of your labor during retirement feel difficult at times.

Day-to-day happiness is something that will fluctuate over your lifetime, but when it comes to overall happiness, what lends to a “satisfied life”?