Jul 31, 2017 by Wendy Connick4 Roth IRA Rules You Probably Don't KnowThe Roth IRA is one of the best retirement saving tools out there, but many savers don't know much about it.
Jul 30, 2017 by Wendy Connick5 Types of Insurance You Really Don't NeedNiche insurance policies are a poor investment, since they're both expensive and unlikely to pay off.
Jul 30, 2017 by Wendy Connick5 Tax Issues You'll Face in RetirementWhile you'll almost certainly owe taxes in retirement, the amount you'll pay -- and how you'll pay them -- will change.
Jul 29, 2017 by Wendy ConnickHow to Easily Save for Retirement Without a 401kIf your employer doesn't offer a 401(k) plan, don't despair -- saving for retirement is still an option.
Jul 19, 2017 by Wendy Connick5 Things About Social Security Everyone Should KnowEven millennials should know these basic facts about Social Security.
Jul 16, 2017 by Wendy ConnickWill the Drug Pricing Executive Order Help Big Pharma?President Trump's upcoming drug pricing executive order is supposed to reduce prescription costs -- but it may not have that effect.
Jul 16, 2017 by Wendy ConnickWhy Bonds Are Still Crucial for RetireesBonds may be generating lower returns than stocks these days, but they're still a critical part of a retirement portfolio.
Jul 15, 2017 by Wendy ConnickDo You Really Need $2.4 Million to Be Wealthy?Apparently a million dollars isn't what it used to be. Today, most Americans think it takes more than twice that to be wealthy.
Jul 14, 2017 by Wendy ConnickIs it Better to Invest or Pay Down Debt?When you've got a little extra cash, would you get a better return by paying off your debts or investing the money?
Jul 14, 2017 by Wendy Connick4 ETFs for a Balanced PortfolioETFs are a great way to diversify your portfolio, but only if you choose them wisely.
Jul 13, 2017 by Wendy ConnickWhen Is It OK to Tap Your Savings?Once you've got an emergency savings account set up (good for you), the next task is figuring out when it's appropriate to use it.
Jul 12, 2017 by Wendy ConnickExpect $1 Trillion in Credit Card Debt by the End of the YearWith consumer credit card debt rocketing up to record highs, is another recession around the corner?
Jul 12, 2017 by Wendy ConnickHow to Make Your Money Worries DisappearDo you live in a cloud of worry because of financial problems? Get rid of your worries by following this plan.
Jul 11, 2017 by Wendy ConnickHow to Find the Right Estate TrusteeSetting up a trust for your estate can be an excellent financial move, but you have to find the right trustee.
Jul 11, 2017 by Wendy ConnickWhat to Do if Your 401(k) Plan ChangesWith the fiduciary rule coming into effect, 2017 is likely to be heavy on 401(k) plan changes.
Jul 11, 2017 by Wendy ConnickWhy is the Social Security COLA So Low?The Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA) is supposed to keep benefits in line with expenses -- but it may not be working out that way.
Jul 10, 2017 by Wendy ConnickHow to Create a Retirement StrategyHaving a really accurate retirement savings plan requires a retirement strategy.
Jul 10, 2017 by Wendy ConnickWhy Tax Reform is Taking So LongAs healthcare reform hustles its way through the House and Senate, tax reform has languished by the sidelines. What gives?
Jul 10, 2017 by Wendy ConnickHow to Spot Fake Financial NewsFake financial news can be hard to tell from the real thing, but taking such news seriously can be an expensive mistake.
Jul 9, 2017 by Wendy ConnickHow to Escape "Job Lock"Do you feel trapped in your job because it's the only "safe" way to get health insurance? Welcome to job lock.