More parents are leaving unequal inheritances to their adult kids
How to divide your assets without dividing your family.
September 24, 2020
Carla Fried
Carla Fried is a freelance journalist specializing in personal finance. Her work has appeared in The New York Times, Money magazine, Barron’s, Bloomberg.com, CNBC.com, Consumer Reports, and the UCLA Anderson Review.
How to survive when your spouse retires
"If you keep asking me where I am going, I am going to kill you."
September 24, 2020
10 ways to make up for a late start on retirement savings
Finding that you’ve reached middle age with little or no savings is painful. Playing catch-up doesn’t have to be.
July 28, 2020
The best way to tap your home for cash right now
This might be a good time to take advantage of a sharp rise in home prices
July 2, 2019
The simple tip to help you earn five times more on your savings
Or in many cases way, way more—even 40 times more. Really. But to enjoy such high returns, you have to play it right. Here’s how
June 6, 2019
Why giving your grown kids money is a terrible idea
A new study reveals just how much Mom and Dad pitch in—and how that generous aid can spell financial disaster later
April 24, 2019
Do this one thing to avoid a nasty retirement surprise
A new survey sheds light on baby boomers' magical thinking
April 3, 2019
A shocking number of older Americans are living near the financial edge
This new study shows just how hard it is to bounce back from unexpected health care costs and layoffs
February 12, 2019
Get over your biggest money blindspot
It's time to get your act together on estate planning
February 7, 2019
Why you should open your most expensive bottle of wine tonight
When it comes to special events or things, you can put it off too long
February 5, 2019
Trick yourself into keeping your New Year’s resolutions
This could be the year you finally make those promises stick
January 2, 2019
What to do when stock prices freak you out
How to calm your short-term nerves so you stick to your long-term goals
November 7, 2018
The simplest way to cut your Medicare drug costs
Step 1: Don’t assume your current Part D or Advantage plan is still the best choice
October 15, 2018
How to find retirement advice you can trust
The recent death of a valuable consumer protection rule has left you at the mercy of predatory advisors
October 9, 2018
5 ways to protect your savings when stock prices fall
Don't let an old bull trample your retirement dreams
September 13, 2018
The best thing to do with your old retirement plan
Sure, you could roll your workplace retirement plan into an IRA after you leave your job. But should you?
July 31, 2018
Keep working as long as you want to. Here’s how
Sure, holding on to your job past 65 gives you a financial boost. But staying employed that long is no easy feat
July 30, 2018