In this week’s episode of Money Glow Up, host Tiffany Aliche welcomes Robert Powell, the host of Yahoo Finance’s Decoding Retirement, for a discussion on retirement planning—whether you’re just starting your financial journey in your twenties or approaching your golden years. Regardless of when you begin saving for retirement, the crucial question remains: how much…
Images By Tang Ming Tung | Digitalvision | Getty Images Many people, especially those with debt, will be discouraged by the recent Federal Reserve forecast of a slower pace of interest rate cuts than previously forecast. However, others with money in high-yield cash accounts will benefit from a “higher for longer” regime, experts say. “If…
In today’s digital landscape, the threat of scams is ever-present, with fraudsters employing increasingly sophisticated tactics to deceive unsuspecting individuals. One alarming method involves scammers posing as law enforcement officers, using intimidation and manipulation to extract money from their victims. This article explores a recent scenario that illustrates this growing menace and emphasizes the importance…
Some Americans “oversave” for retirement and end up sacrificing during their working years. Financial planners advised balancing savings with enjoying life to avoid regrets in retirement. This is part of an ongoing series on older Americans’ regrets. Joshua Winston, 70, did a pretty good job preparing for retirement: He ran two successful veterinary clinics, made…
A specialist studies monitors on the New York Stock Exchange trading floor in New York on November 21, 2024. (AP Photo/Ted Shaffrey, File) (AP) — 529 college savings plans are powerful tools to help pay for the mounting costs of an education. Why are some people hesitant to use them? One common concern is oversaving….
Billy Pieper, senior vice president and director of strategic partnerships at American Savings Bank and HCL board president. Hawaiʻi Community Lending (HCL) announced that HPM Building Supply and American Savings Bank will sponsor the nonprofit’s annual Hui Waiwai on Jan. 23, 2025, at Bishop Museum from 5 to 8 p.m. Every year, HCL hosts the…
A San Diego senior is now living in her car after being swindled out of her savings by a scammer pretending to be Keanu Reeves. Katherine Goodson, 67, has gone public with her harrowing story in a bid to raise awareness about the rise in celebrity romance scams impacting the elderly. “I don’t blame anyone…
Casetify, a popular brand for phone and device accessories, is having a post-Christmas flash sale from Dec. 25 to Dec. 29. Shoppers can save big when they shop directly at Casetify, with up to 1,500 designs to choose from, each with unique features. For example, a magical case normally priced at $92 will be available…
$438 Billion In Savings and 335,000 Lives: What It Would Cost The U.S. To Implement Universal Health Care Universal healthcare has been debated in the United States for decades. A study from Yale University after the pandemic sheds light on its potential impact, the costs and benefits of adopting it and the lives it could…
SKOWHEGAN — Skowhegan Savings Bank announced that David Cyr, president and CEO of the bank, will retire at the end of 2025 and the board of directors have appointed Dan Tilton, executive vice president of sales and customer relations, as the bank’s new president. When Cyr steps down, Tilton will also assume the additional role…
