Here’s the Average American’s Social Security Benefit and How Much It Will Increase in 2025
Do you know how much the average retired worker gets from Social Security each month? What about the average spouse of a retired worker or the average widow(er) of a deceased worker? In this short video, Matt Frankel, CFP®, breaks down all the numbers and how they could change in 2025. *Stock prices used were […]
4 Habits of People With Poor Credit — and How to Break Them
Image source: Getty Images Your credit score has a direct impact on your ability to borrow money. A higher credit score makes you more likely to get approved for loans or credit cards, and it can also set you up with more affordable borrowing rates. But if you have poor credit, you might not only […]
5 Amazing Kohl’s Buys for Under $20
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash Kohl’s is one of the largest department stores in the U.S., with locations in every state except Hawaii. The retailer frequently runs savings events throughout the year, but never as frequently as it does around the holiday season. While its generous coupon giving and Kohl’s Cash can make saving money […]
I’m a Costco Superfan, but Here’s Why I Almost Never Shop on Costco.com
Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash I’ve been a Costco member for 18 years. And before the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m not even sure I knew that Costco had a website. Well, okay, I knew that Costco.com existed, but I’m not sure I ever used it. And why would I when I could easily drive the 10 […]
3 Sam’s Club Products We Like Better Than the Brand-Name Options
Image source: The Motley Fool/Unsplash I prefer a balanced approach when I make a budget, cutting back where I can but with room to spend a little more on the things I enjoy most. This philosophy is something my family applies to everything we purchase, including our household essentials. When we like a brand-name product […]
Save Up to $25 on Entertainment With These 4 Costco Gift Cards
Getty Images Want to prioritize making time for fun but don’t have much extra money? Believe it or not, it’s possible to have fun in your free time without spending all the money in your checking account. An easy way to save is by purchasing discounted gift cards. You can use them to pay for […]
I’m 60 Years Old and Still Owe $200,000 on My House. Should I Be Worried?
Image source: Getty Images At age 60, you continue to have hopes and dreams, and though you’ve lived six decades, a part of you still feels like a kid. That’s why it sometimes feels odd to plan for retirement. It’s hard to reconcile how young you feel inside with planning for your golden years. However, […]
​​3 Reasons Not to Listen to Robert Kiyosaki
Image source: Getty Images I first read Robert Kiyosaki’s Rich Dad, Poor Dad when I was in my twenties and wanted to know more about how to handle money. I came back to it with a lot more financial knowledge in my thirties and forties. His ideas were a lot more worrisome on the second […]
3 Signs You Shouldn’t Refinance Your Mortgage Before 2025
Image source: The Motley Fool/Upsplash If you’re struggling to keep up with your mortgage payments, or you simply like the idea of being able to spend a little less money on housing each month, then you may be considering a refinance. That allows you to swap your current home loan for a new one with […]
3 Surprising Benefits of a Sam’s Club Membership
Image source: Getty Images If you’re tired of spending a boatload of money on groceries and household essentials, then it could pay to join a warehouse club like Sam’s Club. A basic Club membership at Sam’s Club costs $50 a year, while an upgraded Plus membership offering 2% cash back on purchases costs $110. Plus, […]
