Couple are $480K in debt with no savings, retirement plan. He refuses to talk about it. Ramit Sethi intervenes For many people, a house is a cornerstone of their wealth-building strategy. But for some, their home can become a financial anchor that drags down their personal wealth and financial security. Kate, 43, and Drew, 50,…
Some investors will be able to save even more in their 401(k) starting Jan. 1. One of the best ways to save for retirement is to use your company’s 401(k). And it’s about to get even better in 2025. With the turn of the calendar, some employees will be able to save even more using…
Saving for your grandchildren can help to minimize the financial burdens they may encounter as they mature. Whether it’s paying for college, buying a first home or providing a safety net in an uncertain job market, these funds can make a significant difference. Here are the best ways to build those savings, where to keep…
What’s New President-elect Donald Trump has revived the decades-old debate over daylight saving time (DST). He has described it as “inconvenient,” and “very costly to our nation,” and announced the the Republican Party would aim to eliminate the practice, a measure which has been backed by multiple allies including Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy. Public…
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines is offering savings of up to £220 per person or free onboard spending credit of up to £330 per person on over 100 select itineraries. The offer runs from December 26, 2024, through February 28, 2025, for voyages departing in 2025 and 2026. Itineraries range from five to 24 nights aboard…
Fifty-seven percent of U.S. workers say they’re behind on their retirement savings, according to Bankrate’s 2024 Retirement Savings Survey. But no group says they’re behind more than Gen X. A whopping 68 percent of Gen X workers say they’re lagging when it comes to retirement savings. The first edge of Gen X, which ranges in…
SAN DIEGO (WKRC) – A 67-year-old woman warned the public about a romance fraud that took her life savings: scammers pretending to be Keanu Reeves. 67-year-old Katherine Goodson lost her husband in 2007 and told NBC San Diego she’s been struggling with loneliness since. She moved to San Diego in 2022 and soon received a…
By Alimat Aliyeva A report by South Korea’s Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, and Transport reveals that a Korean family would need to save every penny for 13 years in order to afford a home in Seoul, given the current housing market. This stark reality has emerged as housing prices in the capital continue to rise,…
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Personal Finance CatLane/ Getty Images Published: December 28, 2024 9:01 am Just 18% of Americans moved their money to get better savings account rates last year. Only 18% of Americans have their money in a high-yield savings account. With some high-yield accounts paying 10 times more than the national average rate, it’s worth moving your…
