8 COLA Realities That Don’t Feel Like a Raise
Each fall, retirees eagerly wait for news of Social Security’s cost-of-living adjustment, or COLA. Headlines frame it as a “raise” ...
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7 Bear-Market Plays That Don’t Wreck Long-Term Plans
Bear markets test every investor’s patience. When stock prices tumble, the temptation is to panic, sell, or chase risky plays. ...
8 EV Ownership Costs People Don’t Budget For
Electric vehicles (EVs) are marketed as the future of driving—cheaper to fuel, better for the environment, and sleek in design. ...
Send In The Clowns. Don’t Bother – They Are Here.
QUESTION: Marty, you have said it. This is the worst crop of leaders in Europe in all history. Now ...
9 Budget Apps That Don’t Sell Your Data (According to Their Policies)
Budgeting apps promise control, clarity, and accountability, but there’s often a hidden catch—your financial data. Many free or low-cost apps ...
Don’t wait on the Fed for a lower interest rate
The HELOC interest rate today remains under 9%. However, you don't have to wait for a Fed rate cut to ...
7 Travel-Hacking Moves That Don’t Trigger Card Issuer Crackdowns
Travel hacking—using points, miles, and credit card perks to maximize trips—has become a popular way for retirees to stretch their ...
44% of People With This Debilitating Disease Don’t Know They Have It
Nearly half of adults living with diabetes don’t know they have it, and few of those in treatment are hitting ...
10 Inflation-Hedge Moves That Don’t Require Complex Investments
Inflation continues to eat away at retiree budgets, especially fixed incomes. Many assume the only hedge is complicated investments like ...
How to plan for old age when you don’t have kids
In fact, the proportion of Canadian women without biological children has been rising steadily, up to 17.4% of those over 50 ...
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