Having an Emergency Fund Beats Raiding Your Retirement Accounts. Here’s Why.
Dipping into your long-term savings to cover surprise bills could cost you. In addition to penalties, you could risk a retirement savings shortfall. A...
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Is Taking Your Required Minimum Distribution (RMD) in March a Smart Move?
Most people have until Dec. 31, 2026 to take their RMD for the year. If you haven’t taken your 2025 RMD yet, you should act now. You aren’...
2 Big Reasons I Changed My Mind About When to Claim Social Security
Social Security retirement benefits provide crucial income for many seniors. I used to want to access these retirement benefits as soon as I became el...
Here’s the Annual Cost of Carrying a $5,000 Credit Card Balance
Getty Images A $5,000 credit card balance doesn’t sound catastrophic, but with the interest rates credit cards charge, it’s extremely expe...
Don’t Make This Common IRA Mistake That Could Cost You Thousands
If you keep your savings in a traditional IRA, you’ll eventually have to take required minimum distributions (RMDs). Failing to take RMDs on tim...
5 Things That Can Happen When You Charge $10,000+ on a Credit Card
Image source: Getty Images Last week I booked a $9,000 vacation rental for spring break. Don’t worry, my family and friends are all going togeth...
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