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4 Ways to Maximize Your HSA Retirement Strategy
You’ve probably heard of health savings accounts, or HSAs. You can use these accounts to pay medical expenses if you have a specific type of health plan with high out-of-pocket costs. But with sweet tax advantages, HSAs can also be a smart way to save for future medical expenses in retirement. Think of it like...
Apr 18, 2026
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Apr 4, 2026
Why Rich People Drive Cheap Cars, and Why You Should Too
If you were rich, what kind of car would you drive? A Bentley? A Porsche or a Ferrari? Maybe a $100,000 Tesla Model X? How about a Lamborghini, to be really obnoxious? Ah, but here’s a little-known fact: Most rich people don’t actually drive fancy cars. It’s true. When Experian Automotive pondered which cars the...
Apr 4, 2026
Survey: Some Americans who plan to retire say they’ll leave the workforce early
Most Americans plan to retire, and those who do plan to retire expect to quit full-time work at age 57, on average, a new NerdWallet survey finds.
May 2, 2026
How Gold Became Valuable, And If It’s Still a Good Investment
Gold has had an enticing allure for most of human history. When someone has an exceptional moral character, they have a heart of gold. When an athlete wins first place in their sport at the Olympics, they win a gold medal. The crowns of kings and queens are made from gold. If you want to...
Apr 18, 2026
Look for These 10 Things at Discount Stores
Who among us hasn’t burned a good chunk of the day wandering the racks of a T.J. Maxx or Marshalls, searching for the next item that might truly surprise us? You might go in looking for one thing and come out with quite another, but it turns out that there can — and, perhaps, should...
Apr 18, 2026
Best Brokerage Accounts for Online Investing and Stock Trading in 2026
The best brokers to trade stocks include Fidelity, Charles Schwab, Interactive Brokers, Public, Robinhood, E*TRADE and Webull. The best brokerage account for you depends on your investing goals.
Apr 4, 2026
Best Long-Term Investments Right Now
The best long-term investments include equity index funds, equity ETFs, dividend stocks, dividend ETFs, target-date funds, real estate, bond funds and more.
May 2, 2026
How You Could Earn 10-12% Annually With a Real Estate Deed of Trust
For most of us, a home loan is the biggest loan we’ll ever take out. And we’d all be thrilled to be done with it before retirement. But hold on a minute. Another type of real estate loan could actually fund your retirement and generate plenty of passive income right now. A deed of trust...
Apr 18, 2026
This Woman Found a Simple Way to Shave $12K Off Her Credit Card Debt
When she needed help getting out of credit card debt, Katherine turned to SoFi — and saved $12,000 in interest charges.
Apr 18, 2026
What Is an Investment Account? 5 Types to Know
Choosing the best investment account type depends on your goals, account ownership needs and eligibility. Here's what you should know about five popular types of investment accounts.
May 2, 2026
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David Metzger is a fee-only wealth manager in Chicago. He is a certified financial planner (CFP) and a chartered financial analyst (CFA). He has taught courses on personal financial planning and investing at DePaul University in Chicago and Christian Brothers University in Memphis, Tennessee.
Apr 18, 2026