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8 Moves to Help You Retire Early — Even if You Don’t Make Six Figures
Here’s how to retire early, even if you don’t make six figures. We break it down into eight simple (but not necessarily easy) steps.
Apr 18, 2026
Get 65 Out of Your Head as the Full Retirement Age
The age 65 has always carried big significance. For baby boomers and those from the previous generation, age 65 was a target. It was the unofficial age for retirement. [tphshortcode class="organic-in-content-desktop"][tphshortcode class="organic-in-content-mobile"] But we need to adjust our thinking when it comes to that number. Today, many people who turn 65 are still working and,...
Apr 18, 2026
Broke? Busy? Bored? Presenting 31 Side Hustles (With Resources to Help You Get Started)
Side hustles can be a great way to boost your income and pursue your passions. Here are 10 of the best side hustles to consider.
Apr 4, 2026
Dear Penny: How Can I Find a Fiduciary Certified Financial Planner To Get Us Ready for Retirement?
Dear Seeking, Looking for a Certified Financial Planner (CFP) is a great start, because these are a type of advisor with a fiduciary duty to their clients. That means they have to advise you in your best financial interest (and can’t, for example, advise you to make a risky investment only because they’ll get a...
Apr 18, 2026
What Happens to Your SSDI When You Reach Social Security Age?
If you receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you’ve probably worried at some point about losing benefits. Specifically, will SSDI stop when you get Social Security? If you’re nearing retirement age, those fears may become more pronounced. So what exactly happens to your SSDI when you reach retirement age? The good news is you won’t...
Apr 18, 2026
How To Buy Gold
Learn how to add physical gold and other gold-based assets to your portfolio
Apr 25, 2026
Dear Penny: Can I Be Forced to Pay for My Estranged Father’s Funeral?
Dear C., You won’t be forced to pay for your father’s funeral if you don't sign a contract with a funeral home. But since you’re the only child, you’re probably your father’s next of kin, even though he’s lived with his partner for 12 years. Very few states recognize common-law marriage. Even in those that...
Apr 18, 2026
Is a Roth or Traditional 401(k) Right for You?
The traditional 401(k) has been around a while. Now the new kid on the block, the Roth 401(k), is the current darling of the investment world. Both are employer-sponsored investment savings accounts and are good ways to save for retirement. The big difference involves whether contributions are made using pre- or post-tax money, and thus...
Apr 18, 2026
Kiss the Commute Goodbye With These 49 Home Business Ideas
Bitten by the entrepreneurial bug? Here are the 26 best home-based business ideas for 2019.
Apr 4, 2026
800K Private Student Loans Will Be Audited Due to Shocking Allegations
National Collegiate Student Loan Trusts faces fines and an audit of 800,000 of its student loans stemming from its collection practices.
Apr 18, 2026
7 Tips to Travel in Retirement When You’re on a Budget
Getty Images Retirement is a time to relax, explore, and enjoy life — but with fixed income and rising costs, especially in travel, it can be a challenge. Thankfully, with some strategic planning, you can still enjoy amazing trips. Here’s how to travel affordably in retirement without sacrificing adventure. 1. Choose Budget-Friendly Lodging Unsplash While...
Apr 18, 2026
How to Figure Out How Much You’ll Really Need in Retirement
Want to stop working someday and retire? It takes money to make that happen. If you don’t know how much you will need, you’re in the majority. A 2019 study from Northwestern Mutual that polled 2,003 American adults found that 56% didn’t know how much money they’ll need to retire. The same study found that...
Apr 18, 2026