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Dear Penny: What Are the Rules for Opening an IRA?
Dear Late, Since the passage of the SECURE (Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement) Act in 2019, there’s no age limit for contributing to an IRA as long as you have earned income. If you have no earned income from wages, salary or self-employment, you can’t contribute to an IRA. (Other income, like from...
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 3, 2026
Get Paid To Live In Someone Else's House for a While
House-sitting jobs typically get you free accommodation, which at least means saving on rent. But you can also find paid caretaking jobs and actually make money house-sitting. Here’s how to find both kinds of house-sitting jobs.
Apr 4, 2026
Considering a Reverse Mortgage? Here are the Pros and Cons
For retirees whose main asset is their house, a reverse mortgage can look very attractive. But is it a smart move?
Apr 18, 2026
401(k) Retirement Calculator
Contributing to a 401(k) is one of the best ways to prepare for retirement.
May 2, 2026
Need Some Cash on the Side? Try These 9 Freelancing Websites
Freelancing has never been so easy. Whatever your skillset, you can probably get paid for it. Here are the 9 best freelance websites out there.
Apr 18, 2026
These Are The Five Best States to Retire In
There are a lot of factors to consider when deciding where to settle down in retirement. Maybe you want to be close to family, find a beachside paradise or be within walking distance of a scenic golf course. No matter your retirement dreams, we think you should also consider the financial ramifications of your move....
Apr 18, 2026
9 Real Ways to Make Money From Your Phone
Do you know how many times you’ve picked up your phone so far today? What if the next time you picked it up, it wasn’t to text or doom scroll, but to make some extra money? It is possible, and we’re going to tell you how to make money from your phone. Most of these...
Apr 4, 2026
Education Department Tells Consumer Agency to Butt Out of Student Loans
The Education Department characterizes the CFPB as an “overreaching and unaccountable agency” in a memo explaining its decision to stop sharing data.
Apr 18, 2026
50 Easy Ways You Could Make Extra Money This Month
Ready to pad your bank account? We found 50 ways to make money you might not know about…
Apr 4, 2026
Not All Financial Advisors Are Created Equal — Here’s How to Pick the Right One
Looking for help managing your money? It may be time to hire a financial advisor. Figuring out how to choose a financial advisor can be tricky, especially because there are several different types of advisors out there with varying licenses and specialties. Choosing the right financial advisor for you depends on your needs as well...
Apr 18, 2026
Consider These Drawbacks Before You Set a Goal to Retire Early
FIRE, or Financial Independence, Retire Early, is a lifestyle movement that recently took the personal finance world by storm. It encourages you to build a cushy nest egg so you can comfortably retire in your 30s or 40s. However, leaving the corporate rat race while you’re still young isn’t all rainbows and butterflies. Consider these...
Apr 18, 2026