Latest articles by Kathryn Pomroy
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With Mortgage Rates Dipping, Is Now a Good Time to Buy a House?
Pricing pressure, interest rates, and rising unemployment numbers have sidelined homebuyers. But now that the Fed has cut rates, is it a good time to think about getting back into the market?
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10 Reasons to Leave Your Heirs a Roth IRA
Including a Roth IRA in your estate plan has clear tax advantages, which can be passed along to your heirs for years to come. But if passed down incorrectly, your heirs won’t reap the full benefits.
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Retired and Love to Golf? Here Are the Best Retirement Cities for Golfers
Scottsdale tops the list as the best city for golfers, with Phoenix, Los Angeles, Orlando, and surprisingly, New York, filling out the top five, study shows.
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Five Reasons to Take Social Security Early (and Four Reasons to Wait)
There are sound reasons to take Social Security early. While many experts say it's best to wait until full retirement age to claim benefits, here are some reasons to start early.
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Best Cities for Homebuyers 55 and Older
An Opendoor survey ranked San Antonio, Texas, as the best aging-friendly city, with Charlotte, North Carolina, rounding out the top ten
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Don't Make These Big Mistakes When Claiming Your Social Security Benefits
New survey reveals that many people don't’ know their full retirement age, aren’t sure the age they are or were eligible for full retirement benefits or take benefits too early.
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What Is a Starter 401(k)?
Starter 401(k) plans make it easier for employers to offer a retirement plan to employees and for employees to save for their future.
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Will the New Social Security Fairness Act Change Your Benefits In 2025?
The new Social Security Fairness Act was just signed into law by President Biden. What is the Act and how could it impact your Social Security benefits in 2025?
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What Is the Social Security January Payment Schedule?
The exact date your first Social Security January benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born, generally. Payments follow the month that they are due, so your January check is for your December benefit.
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Amazon Outlet: Where to Get Hot (and Cheap) Overstock Deals Online
Amazon Prime Beyond the everyday offerings of Amazon Prime lies Amazon Outlet for bigger discounts.
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12 Retirement Moves to Make In 2025
From applying for Social Security and donating to charity to maximizing your savings accounts, here are 12 retirement moves to make in 2025.
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Want the Maximum Social Security Check in 2026? Here's What You Need to Do Now
The maximum Social Security check is $5,108 in 2025, up from $4,873 in 2024. Even if you don't qualify for the maximum monthly benefit, you can still increase your payments.
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5 Ways to Save on Your Phone Bill When Traveling Abroad
Traveling internationally and want to save cash? Here are five smart ways to save big on your phone bill.
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What Is a Safe Harbor 401(k)?
Part of the Small Business Job Protection Act, this type of 401(k) makes it easier for small businesses to offer retirement plans to their employees.
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The 'Magic Number' to Retire Comfortably Is More Than You Think
The dream of retiring comfortably has become more expensive than ever for most Americans, study shows.
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Worst Places to Retire in the U.S.
Whether it reflects the quality of life, quality of healthcare or affordability, Kentucky ranks last as a retirement destination on WalletHub's 2024 survey.
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Best Gift Cards of 2024
New study by WalletHub compares the 50 most popular gift card options across five major categories
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Amazon: 20 Last-Minute Christmas Deals
You can still bag great holiday deals on Amazon, but hurry. Time is running out
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Best White Elephant Christmas Gifts Under $25
There are still great gifts under $25 available for everyone on your list from Walmart, Costco, Amazon and Target.
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25 Best After-Christmas Sales
Shop post-Christmas sales from Costco, Amazon, Best Buy, Walmart and Target — and ring in the New Year with savings.
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Best Places to Retire in the U.S.
Whether it's warmer weather, quality healthcare or a low tax burden, Florida ranks number one as a retirement paradise.
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Last-Minute Christmas Deals and Ideas at Costco
Check for in-person pick-up and availability on gifts you can grab at Costco.
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10 Money-Saving Hacks for Amazon Shoppers
There are many money-saving hacks for Amazon shoppers if you know how to use them.
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Most Women Surveyed Find Retirement Is Not What They Expected. How You Can Prepare
Less than half of working women feel prepared for retirement and of those already retired, only 19% find retirement to be exactly what they expected. Here's what you can do while still working.
