Latest articles by Kathryn Pomroy
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Five Biggest Frauds To Watch Out For
The biggest frauds involve the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to dupe consumers and businesses. Here's what to look out for.
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Sorry, Florida, Retirees Just Aren't That Into You
For years, Florida was the go-to state for retirees looking for sunshine, warm temps, sandy beaches and endless ways to stay busy. But those glory days may be over, according to a recent study
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Why Luxury Home Sales Are at an All-Time High
The average price of a luxury home in the U.S. sold for a record $1.18 million in the second quarter of 2024, up 8.8% from a year earlier, Redfin shows.
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Will the New Social Security Fairness Act Change Your Benefits In 2025?
The Social Security Fairness Act will impact the Social Security benefits of millions of public sector retirees, enabling those with a pension to also collect full SS benefits. However, retroactive payments have been delayed.
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Should You Take a Loan From Your 401(k) Before Retiring?
You can take a loan from your 401(k) plan if necessary, but it runs the risk of jeopardizing your long-term retirement goals, so make sure to consider your options carefully.
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403(b) Contribution Limits for 2025: Good News for Teachers
retirement plans Teachers and nonprofit workers can contribute more to a 403(b) retirement plan in 2025 than they could in 2024.
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Thrift Savings Plan Contribution Limits for 2025
Thrift Savings Plan contribution limits are rising to $23,500 in 2025, up from $23,000 in 2024. Plus, new catch-up limits for people 60-63.
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BlackRock CEO Larry Fink Says Retiring at 65 Is ‘Crazy’
Fink says it's time to rethink the traditional retirement age of 65. Baby boomers are partly to blame.
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Four Smart Money Moves to Make Right Now
To start out 2025 on a high note, we looked at four smart money moves to make today to secure your finances tomorrow.
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Is Your Company Age-Friendly? Most Companies Say They Are But Employees Don't See It
In recent years, many companies have stepped up their efforts to attract and retain older workers. But many older workers aren't seeing the impact. Here's what to do about it.
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What Is the Social Security January Payment Schedule?
Generally, the exact date your first Social Security January benefit arrives depends on what day of the month you were born. Payments follow the month that they are due, so your January check is for your December benefit.
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How Refinancing a Home Loan Works. And Is It Right For You?
Refinancing a mortgage works by replacing your current mortgage with a new one. It can save you money or let you tap the equity in your home, but it can take time to break even after upfront costs.
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No Roth IRA In Your Retirement Plan? The Pros and Cons of Adding One in 2025
Think you might want to open a Roth IRA? Roth IRAs offer tax-free growth of your investments and no RMDs, but income limits are low and you have to wait to withdraw earnings.
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Four Hidden Amazon Prime Video Features, and One That Can Save You Money
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12 Reasons to Cancel Amazon Prime
Feature Here's why it might be time to cancel your Amazon Prime subscription.
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42% of Adults Have Committed Financial Infidelity. Have you?
Survey shows that more than two in five U.S. adults have kept financial secrets from their significant other, committing "financial infidelity."
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Dragging Your Feet on Saving for Retirement? Here's How to Jump In
Procrastinating when it comes to saving for retirement is all too common. But stalling for too long will hurt your long-term financial security and peace of mind. Here are five tips to break the cycle.
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Thinking About Unretiring? You’re Not Alone
Unretiring is a growing trend, with 37.5% of workers age 55+ employed as of 2024. Here's what's driving the return to work. Are you thinking about unretiring?
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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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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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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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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.
