Will Mortgage Rates Fall to 6% Before the End of 2024?

Image source: Getty Images Mortgage rates have been on a bit of a rollercoaster ride these past few weeks. In late September, they got tauntingly close to 6%, but then crept back upward. And as of this writing, they’re not so far off from 7%. If you’ve been waiting to sign a mortgage, you may […]

Costco Members Can Shop These 5 Online Thanksgiving Day Deals

Image source: Getty Images Believe it or not, you can shop great deals before Black Friday. If you’re still checking off items on your holiday list and want to stretch your dollars further, Costco can help. The retailer has early holiday deals that you can shop right now. The warehouse club brand also has exclusive […]

2025 Medicare Open Enrollment Is Here: 3 Benefits Changes Retirees Should Know

Retirees recently found out their annual cost-of-living adjustment for Social Security in 2025, and now it’s time to enroll for Medicare. Enrollment launched on Oct. 15 and will last until Dec. 7. Similar to Social Security, the Medicare program has many rules and can be complex. There will be several changes affecting Medicare that retirees […]

7 Amazing Kohl’s Buys for Under $10

Image source: Upsplash/The Motley Fool Kohl’s is a popular retailer with fantastic deals available to shoppers in-store and online. If you want to get a head start on your holiday shopping, you may want to explore Kohl’s early holiday deals. There are gift options for everyone on your list. Looking for the best gifts for […]

These Are The 3 Best Ways for Retirees to Build Wealth

Image source: Getty Images It’s not uncommon to retire only to see your net worth start to decline pretty soon after. A lot of people retire and immediately begin spending down their savings. If you go that route, that’s OK. The whole reason you have savings for retirement is to spend that money to cover […]

Here’s the Maximum Possible 2025 Social Security Benefit at 62, 67, and 70

If you want a big Social Security check, a long and highly compensated career is a major pre-requisite. But even if you earn enough to put yourself in a position to receive the maximum possible benefit, the age at which you decide to apply for retirement benefits can have a huge impact on the ultimate […]

3 Reasons I’m Keeping the Credit Card I Never Use Anymore

Image source: Getty Images It’s a good idea to review your financial accounts every so often and make sure they’re still working for you — and this includes credit cards. Sometimes, a card issuer will make you do this by getting in touch if you haven’t used its card in a while. I recently got […]