How to Create a Personal Finance System for Money Success
Discouraged by your financial life? Money Girl’s four-part system will help you simplify your personal finances and do more with your money.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
5 minute read
retirement
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7 Ways to Snag Up to Hundreds of Dollars in Free Money
Are you missing out on a big-bucks bonus? Here’s how to score some free extra cash.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
6 Eleventh-Hour Strategies for Baby Boomers Facing America’s Retirement Crisis
If you’re nearing retirement without enough savings, there may still be time to course-correct.
Deb Hipp
6 minute read
6 Surprise Costs that Can Drain Retirement Savings
These unexpected costs can decrease or even wipe out retirement savings.
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
What’s Causing America’s Retirement Crisis? 9 Statistics You Need to Know
Are you set for retirement or on the way to becoming a retirement crisis statistic?
Deb Hipp
8 minute read
Should You Stop Saving for Retirement to Get Out of Debt?
Should you save for retirement or get out of debt? It depends on your circumstances. Money Girl answers a listener question and provides a five-step guide to help you prioritize your precious financial resources.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
3 minute read
10 Pros and Cons of 401(k) Loans You Should Know
Thinking about tapping your retirement account? Money Girl covers everything you need to know 401(k) loans, including how they work, potential problems to avoid, and ten pros and cons to consider before taking one.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
6 minute read
7 Ways to Reduce Debt to Have More Money for Retirement
Pay up what you owe now to enjoy your golden years later.
John Boitnott
9 minute read
The Biggest Fear about Retirement Savings
If you’ve already maxed out your 401k employer match but still feel you’re behind, there are steps you can take to avoid outliving your retirement savings.
Michelle Bryan
6 minute read
34 Experts Answer: How Can You Prepare for Retirement Now?
We asked 34 money experts: what are the best ways to prepare for retirement now, regardless of your age or income level? Take a look at their answers!
Steve Horton
9 minute read
5 Key Roth Retirement Account Rules You Should Know
Got questions about the ins and outs of using a Roth retirement account? Money Girl will clear your confusion with answers to listener questions about the Roth five-year rule, who qualifies for a Roth, and more.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
8 minute read
3 Reasons Baby Boomers Are Behind on Retirement Savings
They’ve saved, but not enough. And what they do have, they aren’t using wisely.
Dori Zinn
8 minute read
The Gender Pay Gap is Real and it’s Slowing Women Down Financially
The lapse in pay could take centuries to fix.
Joe Pye
7 minute read
Americans Are Outliving Their Retirement Savings
Most overestimate their saving and planning efforts.
Dori Zinn
3 minute read
Healthcare Costs Scare Retirees Away From Touching Their Savings
Retired Americans advise to pay attention to your health – or it’ll cost you.
Joe Pye
9 minute read
Americans Don’t Know if They Can Afford to Retire
One-fourth don’t think they’ll ever be able to stop working.
Dori Zinn
8 minute read
Retirement Planning Tips You Should Know at Any Age
No one has a crystal ball saying how much to save, but mapping out a plan helps.
Dori Zinn
5 minute read
How to Get the Most Out of Your 401(k)
More Americans will soon be offered one through work. Here’s how to take full advantage of your work-sponsored retirement account.
Joe Pye
4 minute read
Women Struggle More With Retirement Savings Than Men
Earning less and living longer makes retirement planning harder.
Dori Zinn
8 minute read
Not Saving for Retirement? Here’s a Look at Your Future
Millions of seniors failed to save enough to stop working, and now younger Americans are making their same mistakes.
Joe Pye
6 minute read
Are Financial Advisors Worth It? Insider Tips You Should Know
Find out the different types of advisors, typical fees charged, and how to do background checks.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
5 minute read
Retirement May Be Easier For Millennials Than You Think
Despite negative stereotypes, they’re well prepared to stop working one day.
Joe Pye
3 minute read
What Should Your Net Worth Be?
Find out how to calculate your net worth and track it over time.
Laura Adams, Quick and Dirty Tips
9 minute read
How Generation X Became the Sandwich Generation
Members of Generation X pay for their adult kids and aging parents more than saving for retirement.
Joe Pye
10 minute read
The Most Depressing Statistic of the Summer
Trust me, you’ll never guess what it is.
Howard Dvorkin
7 minute read
Fritz Gilbert from The Retirement Manifesto Lived by this Quote
The words were financially inspiring, but you’ll never guess who said them.
Brian Bienkowski
3 minute read
Dvorkin On Debt: 5 Funny And Silly Retirement Myths
A new study shows what retirees REALLY do with their free time and tight budgets.
Howard Dvorkin
3 minute read
Money Management for Seniors
We help you understand the four key concerns in effective personal finance and money management that seniors need to know for a comfortable retirement.
Debt.com
6 minute read
Effective Money Management for Women
No matter how old you are or where you are in life, as a woman you need a personalized financial strategy that helps you avoid issues and reach your goals.
Debt.com
3 minute read
The Retirement Trap
Retire your debts before you worry about retirement.
Howard Dvorkin
7 minute read
9 retirement myths you won’t believe
Most Americans have some majorly mistaken assumptions about retirement. How many of these do you fall for?
Brandon Ballenger
3 minute read