Budgeting
5 Black Friday strategies that actually work
Making the most of Black Friday requires some practice, planning and strategy.
November 11, 2019
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Retirement
Retirement plan: the 4 factors to focus on beyond your finances
When it comes to retirement planning, our thoughts usually jump straight to finances. But money is just one key factor to consider as you transition to this new life stage.
October 31, 2019
Budgeting
Economists have determined a new magic number for emergency savings
Forget the old six months rule.
October 21, 2019
Retirement
Can my ex-husband bar me from his retirement benefits?
Phil Moeller wades into some swampy legal terrain.
October 21, 2019
Retirement
How much $100 is really worth in each state
Thinking about relocating in retirement? Here's how far your money goes across the country.
October 12, 2019
Social Security
Social Security cost-of-living increase will raise benefits 1.6% in 2020
This will bring the average monthly Social Security check up to $1,503.
October 11, 2019
Scams
‘Smishing’ is the latest Social Security scam going around
Text messaging is replacing phone calls in fraud schemes.
September 30, 2019
IRS makes it easier to borrow against retirement funds in a pinch
New rules let you withdraw from your retirement savings, without the penalty.
September 28, 2019
Retirement
6 big retirement mistakes — and one way to avoid them
One of the biggest retirement mistakes you can make is not realizing what you don’t know.
September 22, 2019
Social Security
Two lesser-known rules that could impact your decision to delay Social Security benefits
Logical or not, the rules can introduce a lot of quirks into a couple’s claiming decisions.
September 13, 2019
These are the 10 cheapest states to buy a home
For those of you looking to relocate in retirement, start with these 10 states
September 10, 2019
Retirement
Want to scale back from work without stepping down? Try slow retirement
Give retiring a test drive before you cut the cord for good.
September 10, 2019
The burden of a remarkable house
Her mother died a year ago, but her house and its treasures are hard to leave behind
September 3, 2019
Does a drop in RV sales signal an economic downturn?
Three of the past five recessions followed a slump in RV sales
August 29, 2019
Social Security
Should I claim my ex-husband’s Social Security? And if I do, what happens to my own?
In this week’s column, Phil Moeller answers a few questions about divorce and Social Security benefits.
August 21, 2019
If you retired with a million dollars, how long would it last?
The cost of retirement varies wildly from state to state.
August 21, 2019
What life is like inside Jimmy Buffett’s Margaritaville-themed retirement communities
This string of retirement communities builds on a tropical theme that would warm the hearts of Jimmy Buffett's biggest fans
August 20, 2019
These are the jobs with the best and worst retirement benefits
Utility workers top the list of jobs with the best retirement benefits
August 20, 2019
Common moving scams and how to avoid them
Don't wind up in a 'hostage load' situation.
August 18, 2019